Panelists Nicole Hancock Husband, Vice President, Human Resources Warner Bros. Television, and Traci Blackburn, Head Deputy Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, presented a workshop to demystify legal interviews and provide insight on how employers in the public and private legal sectors make hiring decisions. Attendees learned how to distinguish themselves in a competitive job market to land the job and scholarship opportunities they desire.
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At our January General Body Meeting, we discussed the newly launched BWL Pro Bono Initiative and opportunities for our members to connect with partner organizations.
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“Life is a MASKerade!” For our 2020 Annual Thanksgiving Eve Cocktail Sip, we hosted a Virtual Mansion Party! The celebration included remarks from actor, activist and author Hill Harper, Grammy Award Winner Corbin Jones and his Trio, and 5 different rooms featuring 5 of the hottest DJs on the West Coast!
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BWL collected new coats for the Crenshaw Family YMCA’s Inaugural Cozy Coats Drive!! Coats were given to children in need at a drive thru coat distribution event.
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On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles installed Michelle L. Kazadi as its President for the 2020-2021 board year. The Installation & Awards Ceremony was held as a Virtual Event for the first time ever, and was an inspiring evening for all who viewed it.
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