Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Congressional Black Caucus Leadership Weekend


Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

National Bar Association Reception Honoring the
Congressional Black Caucus
7:00PM-9:00PM
The Grand Hyatt Washington
Constitution Ballroom
1000 H Street NW,
Washington, DC 20001
RSVP to AROBINSON@law.gwu.edu

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Preview: A Reception for Emerging Leaders
hosted by IMPACT
6P.M.-8P.M.
Poste at Hotel Monaco
555 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
RSVP to events@impact-dc.com

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

“The Decline of African-American Enrollment in
Law and Professional Schools”
The discussion is co-sponsored
by Representative Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (OH-11th).
2:00 PM-3:50 PM
Room 144a
Washington Convention Center
804 Mount Vernon Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001
No RSVP Required

"United We Stand"
Join the National Black Law Students Association and Howard
University BLSA with a coalition of black professional students in
hosting the 4th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Reception
Featuring U.S. Congressmen Keith Ellison
Honorary Co-Chairs
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Congresswoman Donna M. Christensen
Venable Law Firm 5:00pm -8:00pm
575 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 344-4000

Reception Open to Public
Join NBLSA and the Dream Team LLC at Cafe Asia
for the Official Seagram’s Reception After-party hosted by:
NBLSA, NBGSA, BLSAC, Howard NBLSA, Generation Change,
SNDA, and Creative Cause
1720 I St. NW
10pm - 3am
For more info Contact NBLSA Social Chair Anita Barksdale,
social@nblsa.org

SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
2007 MABLSA President’s Retreat
University of Baltimore
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
9:00AM-2:30PM
RSVP to mid-atlantic@nblsa.org
NBA –YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
“Marketing Yourself for the Job You Want:
A Guide to the Interview Process”
WilmerHale Law Firm
1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20006 US
4:00PM-6:00PM
Need that perfect resume to land your dream job? Want your
writing sample to stand out from all the rest? Want to practice your
interviewing skills? Are you ready to land the job of your
dreams? Then this workshop is perfect for you! Marketing Yourself
for the Job You Want is designed to guide students through the
interview process from start to finish. Skilled attorneys from
various practice areas will present valuable information on the
interview process. Students will also have the opportunity to
participate in 15 minute mock interviews with legal
professionals. All students must submit a resume to
resumes_nbayld@comcast.net ASAP. Each student will receive
feedback on both their resume and mock interview.
You can register for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual
Legislative Conference at http://www.alc2007.com

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Jena 6 update

Please view this news segment for more information about the Jena Six.

Monday, September 3, 2007

HDNet World Report -- Genarlow Wilson -- A Grave Injustice

Here is some background information about the Genarlow WIlson case.

NBLSA SUPPORTS THE JENA SIX

NBLSA supports the Jena Six and rejects the rationale of the charges
of which Mychal Bell was convicted. Members are urged to stand
publicly with the families and supporters of the Jena Six. Come to Jena,
Louisiana on Thursday, September 20, 2007, the day of Mychal Bell’s
sentencing to rally and protest his unjust trial and conviction.
NBLSA calls its members to join in peacefully protesting the Jim Crow
Justice occurring in Jena, Louisiana. Join NBLSA and other national
organizations outside of the LaSalle Parish Courthouse to demand
justice for Mychal Bell and the other young men of the Jena Six.
NBLSA, the time to act is now!

Thursday September 20, 2007
Peaceful Protest & Rally
8:00am
LaSalle Parish Courthouse
1050 Courthouse St.
Jena, LA 71342

If you are interested in attending, please contact Social Action Chair, Wintta
Woldemariam at socialaction@nblsa.org.

Please join NBLSA for the Charles Hamilton Houston Leadership Weekend in New
Orleans, Lousiana from September 21-23, 2007 at the New Orleans Sheraton.

NBLSA YouTube Site

Please visit the NBLSA YouTube site for news and information that affects us.

www.youtube.com/nblsa