President Skahan delivered a message of perspective to attendees, reiterating the importance of supporting young people on the path to becoming a lawyer and encouraging attendees to commit this year to leading the way for future lawyers and serving the community.
We also heard speeches from four inspiring honorees. BWL honored Hon. Leondra Kruger, whose legal acumen led to her appointment as the second Black woman named to the California Supreme Court. Terrance Evans, a former BWL scholarship recipient who now serves as a practice group leader in a large law firm, received the Diversity Champion Award. BWL honored Jackie Norvell (i.e. The Brown Bag Lady) with the Social Impact award for her dedication to the unhoused community in Los Angeles. Finally, Endi Piper, the Corporate Excellence Award winner, was recognized for her expertise, which has allowed her to ascend the ranks in the corporate world, now serving as General Counsel of The SpringHill Company.
The event is always full of excitement and positivity, and this year was no different. We enjoyed celebrating with the Los Angeles community.
