2010-2011 cbc information packet
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2010-2011 CBC Information PacketTRANSCRIPT
NBLSA at CBC ALC & CHH Leadership Retreat
September 15‐18
An overview of NBLSA’s involvement in the 2010 Congreeadership Conference and Networking Opportunities fon‐line registration is now open at
ssional Black Caucus Annual r Members and Alumni. L
O www.nblsa.org/cbc.
Keeping you Connected.
Contents Chair’s Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 32010 CBC Overview ...............................NBLSA at CBC ALC: Events at a G
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Thursday, September 16, 20lance ............................................................................................................................................... 5 10
Friday, September 17, 2010 ..... .................................................................................................................................................... 5 ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Saturday, September 18, 2010 ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
........NBLSA Recommends: A Guide to the CBC ALC
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"Emerging Leaders Town Hall...................................................... 8
"Roundtable with Young E Meeting" ................................................................................................................................. 8
lected Offic"Young, Gifted, and Black" ........................
ials and the Obama Administration" ..................................................... 8 ..........................................................................
"Criminal Justice Reform Braintrust" ....................................................................................................................................... 8 ..................
"The Youth Promise Act: A Look at Girls in the Juv........................................... 8
"The Changing Tides enile Justice System" ............................................................ 8
"Social Networking: Tand Fates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities" ........................................... 8 he Good, The Bad, The Ugly" .......................................................................................................... 9
"Ready. Set. Engage." .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 "A. Leon Higginbotham Memorial Voting Rights Braintrust: Get Ready to Fight 2011 Redistricting."......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Transportation: Metro Guide ............................................................................................................................................................... 10Quick Reference for NBLSA CBC ALC Event Metro Stops ............................................................................................ 10
Contact Us..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Networking Events ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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Chair’s Welcome
NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
1225 11th Street. N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Melinda Hightower NATIONAL CHAIR
Calvin Lowery
NATIONAL VICE-CHAIR
Kathryn Jackson NATIONAL SECRETARY
Rhonda Jones
NATIONAL TREASURER
Brian Roy NATIONAL DIRECTOR-FREDERICK DOUGLASS
MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Kara Akins NATIONAL DIRECTOR-THURGOOD MARSHALL
MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
Georgette Countee NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Ashlyn Shockley ATTORNEY GENERAL
Randolph Wiggins
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAIR
Starr Brookins MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAIR
Sir Williams
MIDWEST REGIONAL CHAIR
Shetera Patterson NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAIR
Andre Bennin
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONALCHAIR
Van Freeman SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAIR
Ruby Brown
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT
Elisabeth Epps
CHIEF OF STAFF
Robert Elliott COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION NATIONAL
CHAIR
Sharonda Jackson NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Chibundu Nnake
NATIONAL CONVENTION COORDINATOR
Christopher Hollins NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE
RELATIONS
Monique Brown NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Sakisha Jackson NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Jenerra Crenshaw NATIONAL HISTORIAN
Alexander Simpson
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITION
Maya Yette
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CHAIR
Stacia Robinson NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Pia Winston
NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIAN
Jeree Harris NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Erica Washington
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Germaine Austin NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CHAIR
Charles Tucker, Jr., Esq.
NATIONAL MOOT COURT ADVISOR
A.J. Cooper, Esq. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Dear NBLSA Leaders, Members, Family, and Friends: On behalf of the National Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), it is my sincere pleasure to invite you to join NBLSA in Washington, DC from eptember 15‐18, 2010 during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual SLegislative Conference (CBC ALC). In keeping with our 2010‐2011 theme, “A Legacy of Empowerment,” NBLSA continues to serve as a catalyst for change, championing issues critical to Black law students and the Black community. Our pursuit of enduring, meaningful change includes judicial, legislative, professional, and grassroots solutions. We support our youth by providing mentorship and advocating for criminal and juvenile justice reform. We secure the right of every American to be heard through their vote through our efforts to eliminate felony disenfranchisement. We osition Black law students for success as lawyers and leaders by creating opportunities to pcultivate professional networks and develop core leadership skills. The CBC ALC presents you with a unique opportunity to support NBLSA’s tradition of xcellence and service. We encourage you to participate in the following efforts to empower lack law students and the communities in weB hich they live: Congressional Kids Day | September 16. NBLSA visits Washington, DC public schools to educate students about democracy and how to fully participate in the political process. Judiciary Issues Forum | September 16. NBLSA partners with Congresswoman Maxine aters to discuss racial disparities in the criminal justice system and their impact on ommunities of color. Wc Social Action Rally | September 17. NBLSA teams up with community and political leaders to support the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA). The DRA would restore the right to vote in ederal elections to millions disenfranchised Americans, including 13% of Black men, who ave been released from prison and are living in fh the community. Chapter Leadership Summit | September 18. NBLSA’s Charles Hamilton Houston Chapter Leadership Summit provides an opportunity for chapter leaders to connect with national leadership and discuss best practices for fundraising, chapter management, and implementing BLSA programming. Our panels addressing career paths and professional development help hapter leaders explore programming possibilities.Nc Networking Events | September 16, 17, and 18. NBLSA hosts several events during CBC ALC to help you build relationships and extend your personal network. On September 16th, connect with other Black professionals over cocktails at District Restaurant and Longue. Interact with members of Congress, attorneys, and fellow law students September 17th at our th Annual CBC Reception. On September 18th, meet NBLSA alumni and experience 7incredible views of Dupont Circle at our exclusive Alumni Networking Reception. or more information about these events and the CBC ALC, visit F www.nblsa.org/cbc or give us call at (202) 618‐2572. We look forward to seeing you in our nation’s capital. a Best regards, Melinda M. Hightower National Chair, 2010‐2011 National Black Law Students Association
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2010 CBC Overview
NBLSA leaders, members, family and friends are encouraged to attend this year’s 2010 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Leadership Conference (CBC ALC). This year's CBC ALC theme is "Celebrating the Vision, Continuing the Journey." The conference engages more than 12,000 officials, business and industry leaders, community leaders, media, emerging leaders, and everyday mericans in policy forums and general sessions. To learn more about CBC, please visit Ahttp://www.cbcfinc.org/alc‐2010.html. This year, NBLSA members will be provided with numerous opportunities to attend panels and workshops on issues of importance to Black communities, advocate for reforms in institutional representation by participating in the Social Action Rally, network with law students from across the country and young professionals at the Black Professional Network‐DC Happy Hour, and honor the contributions of Congressional Black Caucus members at NBLSA's Seventh Annual CBC Reception at Reed Smith LLP. Please visit our website, www.nblsa.org/cbc, where you will find hotel information, a list of panels and workshops that further NBLSA's 2010‐2011 initiatives, invitations for several CBC events, along with other helpful information.
NBLSA at CBC ALC: Events at a Glance
Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 am 12:00 pm Congressional Kids Day 4:00 pm5:50 pm Judiciary Issues Forum with Congresswoman Maxine Waters Walter E. Washington Convention Center Room 146‐B 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest Washington, DC 20001 METRO: Mt. Vernon Square 7th St‐ Convention Center (Yellow) The forum will focus on current disparities in criminal justice. Despite incremental gains, ongoing racial disparities within our criminal justice system continue to exacerbate tensions between law enforcement and communities of color. This session will provide community leaders, legal professionals, and public officials with an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about statutory reforms needed to ensure equal protection under the law. 6:00 pm9:00 pm Happy Hour with the Black Professional Network DC District 2473 18th Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20009 Friday, September 17, 2010
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Social Action Rally: Unity Event This is an opportunity for rally supporters to to greet one another during breakfast in preparation for the rally. Rally supporters will also have the opportunity to make signs; NBLSA will provide materials but chapters are free to bring their own signs and materials.
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12:00 pm 3:00 pm Social Action Rally on Felony Disenfranchisement Students, community leaders, and policy officials will rally in support of the Democracy Restoration Act. 6:00 pm8:30 pm Seventh Annual CBC Reception with Reed Smith LLP Reed Smith LLP 1301 K Street, Northwest Suite 1100‐ East Tower ashington, DC 20005 W
METRO: McPherson Square (Blue) or Metro Center (Red/Blue/Orange) Speakers: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D‐CA) and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D‐TX)
S aturday, September 18, 2010
8:30 am 3:30 pm Charles Hamilton Houston Chapter Leadership Retreat Jones Day 51 Lousiana St NW Washington, DC 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Alumni Mix & Mingle Reception The Dupont Hotel Level Nine ‐ Penthouse Suite 1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20036
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NBLSA Recommends: A Guide to the CBC ALC
The CBC ALC is filled with many exciting events and forums. Below please find a list of events and forums that the NBLSA Executive Board encourages individuals to attend: "Emerging Leaders Town Hall Meeting" The Emerging Leaders Town Hall is designed to engage political leaders, corporate executives, ommunity activists, entertainers, and other young professionals in discussions that acknowledge the cstate of affairs in Black America. The 4th annual Town Hall will focus on the significant contributions that African Americans have made to the public and private sectors. In addition, the importance of dispelling the notion of "young versus old" while developing and advancing an agenda to improve communities will be discussed. "Roundtable with Young Elected Officials and the Obama Administration" This brunch will enable young elected officials and policy professionals 40 and under, as well as a select group of African‐American leaders from the White House and federal agencies, to engage in this timely discussion. "Young, Gifted, and Black" Congresswoman Maxine Waters hosts this annual session on the issues affecting young communities and the role that youth play in effectuating change. Young, Gifted, and Black often features celebrity panelists. "Criminal Justice Reform Braintrust" Sponsored by Representative John Conyers, the Criminal Justice reform braintrust will focus on the Democracy Restoration Act and the End Racial Profiling Act. "The Youth Promise Act: A Look at Girls in the Juvenile Justice System" The Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act seeks to address youth violence by providing resources to communities to pursue comprehensive evidence‐based prevention and intervention strategies to decrease juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity. Sponsored by Representative Robert Scott, this panel will explore the unique challenges that girls face in the juvenile justice system.
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"The Changing Tides and Fates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities" A panel on the relevance of HBCUs in today's society. Factors that support or threaten the existence of HBCUs in a "post‐racial society" will be examined.
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"Social Networking: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" A session on how social networking sites can be an asset or a liability to a young professional's personal and professional aspirations. "Ready. Set. Engage." This panel explores different forms of civic activism. Elected officials, nonprofit executives, and proven effective community organizers will explore various examples of civic engagement to outline effective strategies and draw inspiration that will help attendees affect change in their communities. Session participants will obtain the tools they need to get organized, get heard, and get results. "A. Leon Higginbotham Memorial Voting Rights Braintrust: Get Ready to Fight 2011 Redistricting." Sponsored by Congressman Mel Watt, this braintrust will focus on strategies for completing the 2010 Census with the most accurate count possible and strategies for preparing for the expected redistricting fights in 2011.
Hote ions l AccommodatThe Dupont Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave, Northwest Washington, DC 20036
(202) 483‐6000 METRO: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
$ 139/night Book by September 1, 2010 using "NBLSA CBC"
Transportation: Metro Guide
Metro is a convenient and stress‐free way to get around the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Each person needs his/her own farecard or pass to ride Metrorail. A pass or farecard cannot be shared with another person.
Farecards hold between $1.60 and $45 and are available at fare vending machines in Metrorail stations.
Quick Reference for NBLSA CBC ALC Event Metro Stops
• Lodging: The Dupont Hotel (Metro: Red Line ‐ Dupont Circle Station)
• Judiciary Issues Forum with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (Metro: Yellow Line: Mt. Vernon Square
Station 7th Street ‐ Convention Center)
• Seventh Annual CBC Reception with Reed Smith LLP (Metro: Blue Line ‐ McPherson Square Station,
Red/Blue/Orange Lines ‐ Metro Center Station)
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Contact Us If you need additional information please contact us at [email protected].
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Networking Events
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Chapter Leadership SummitCharles Hamilton Houston
Registrationwww.nblsa.org/cbc
DateSeptember 18, 2010
Time8:30am-3:30pm
LocationJones Day
51 Louisiana St NWWashington, DC
2010 CHH Summit
* National Programming Presentation
* Chapter Fundraising Strategies Session
* Careers in Government Panel
* Careers in Big Law Panel
* Non-Traditional Legal Careers Panel
Empower Yourself. Empower Communities.
During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundationʼs Annual Legislative Conference
Charles Hamilton Houston
Chapter President Leadership Summit
8:30-9:15am Breakfast & Registration
9:15-9:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30-10:15am 2010-2011 Programming Presentations
10:15-10:30am Morning Break
10:30-11:30am Breakout Session 1 | Chapter ExperienceBLSA from the Front LinesThis panel addresses how to lead your peers, boost your organization’s influence, and satisfy your membership. Fundraising 101This panel discussion will examine various chapter fundraising models and help chapter leaders develop their own strategy for fundraising excess.
Chair ChatJoin the National and Regional chairs for a frank discussion on issues facing local chapters and opportunities for increased national and regional support.
11:30-1:00pm Lunch & Learn with Jones Day
1:00-2:00pm Breakout Session 2 | Professional DevelopmentCareers in GovernmentJoin government attorneys in a discussion about the benefits of serving our country as a government attorney.
Careers in Big LawJoin Jones Day attorneys in a discussion about life in a large law firm. What every aspiring summer associate should know.
Non-Traditional Legal CareersA J.D. isn’t synonymous with trial or corporate attorney. Meet attorneys that are using their law degrees in non-traditional legal careers.
2:00-2:45pm Afternoon Break with Aspen Publishers
2:45-3:25pm Presenting Your Best SelfLearn more about the skills that make you an invaluable asset no matter what career path you choose.
3:25-3:30pm Closing Remarks
September 18, 2010 | 8:30am-3:30pm Jones Day | Washington, DC