CABL Conference 2024
On April 4, 2024 – April 7, 2024 members of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. attended the 47th Annual California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Conference. The event was held in Sacramento and
Founded in 1975, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is dedicated to charitable, educational and community-based services, and addressing the needs and concerns of African-American women in the legal profession.
“Our theme is a retrospective: it looks back at our achievements, using that progress to chart a path for our future, by reminding us that we must set ambitious goals, and back those goals with hard work, dedication, and perseverance.“
Founded in 1975 by a small group of Los Angeles based African-American women judges and attorneys, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is dedicated to charitable, educational and community-based services.
“Our theme is a retrospective: it looks back at our achievements, using that progress to chart a path for our future, by reminding us that we must set ambitious goals, and back those goals with hard work, dedication, and perseverance.“
Congratulations to 2023-2024 BWL President Ronni Whitehead Otieno on her installation as President of BWL! We wish Ronni and the 2023-2024 board much success as we Dream Big, Push Boundaries, and Make History!
On April 4, 2024 – April 7, 2024 members of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. attended the 47th Annual California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Conference. The event was held in Sacramento and
On March 28, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and Sister Bar Organizations met up for a night of fun, connection, and sisterhood at Nixon Peabody celebrating Women’s History Month. Sister Bar
On March 26, 2024 the Langston Bar Association held their Women’s History Month Event at Commerce Casino. Several BWL Past Presidents, Board Members and lifetime members were all honored and in attendance. It was
On Thursday February 29, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles Inc., along with CAALA, and WLALA presented an intimate fireside chat with the three current Black Women Bar Leaders. Participants heard the stories and
This special endowment, in memory of Justice Spencer, will enable high achieving Southwestern students who receive a judicial externship with an award. The fund may also provide scholarship support to Southwestern students.
Our Pro Bono committee provides much needed legal support to the community through various initiatives and partnerships. Under the leadership of our Pro Bono Chair, we will continue to support the FAME Legal Clinic, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and support the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles’ We Are LA SHLA Pro Bono Homelessness Prevention Program.
Check out our Summer 2023 Newsletter featuring articles from our members and a year in review recap from 2022-2023 BWL President Jasmine S. Horton.
BWL offers many opportunities for career development, education, mentoring and networking.