official souvenir program guide 2014

THE INAUGURAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT

Friday, September 19, 2014North Carolina Central University School of Law

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Official Souvenir Program Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter .......................................................................................5

Planning Team ...................................................................................... 12

Schedule of Events .............................................................................. 15

Keynote Speakers ................................................................................ 17

Special Guests ....................................................................................... 21

Mock Law Class Professor ................................................................. 22

Featured Moderators, Panelists & Facilitators ........................... 25

Panel Discussions ................................................................................ 40

Law School & Resources Expo ........................................................ 44

Table Assignments .............................................................................. 46

Sponsors & Partners ........................................................................... 48

Campus Map ......................................................................................... 50

Law School Floor Plan ........................................................................ 52

Historic Durham African American Heritage Tour ................... 56

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September 19, 2014

Greetings and Welcome!It is indeed a great honor to host the Inaugural National HBCU Pre-Law Summit - and to have the opportunity to do so at a historically Black law school is an even greater honor. I am genuinely elated that you have chosen to join us and be an attendee at what will be a truly phenomenal, powerful and historic day of learning and sharing, interacting and connecting especially for aspiring lawyers!

The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit was created to provide a high-quality, game-changing experience specifically for students attending or who have graduated from HBCUs from across the country interested in going to law school and becoming lawyers. What makes this event so

unique is that we not only provide the information that you need regarding law school admission, the law school experience and legal careers; but we directly address the additional challenges and concerns that HBCU graduates face in making the transition to predominantly White institutions (PWI) and we discuss the considerations for those who are thinking about attending one of the six HBCU law schools in our nation.

As an HBCU graduate and a first-generation college graduate, law student and lawyer, I know from my first-hand experience that an event like this would have meant the world to me. I really had no idea of what I was getting myself into and vowed to make sure others behind me would not have to endure what I experienced. That is why it is a blessing to make this opportunity a reality for HBCU students and graduates who are eager to better understand what they will confront and how to best position themselves to be excellent, strategic and competitive applicants, law students and lawyers. You must be prepared, be confident and be ready to excel in highly competitive environments that can sometimes be unwelcoming to African Americans and where our abilities are questioned and we could be made to feel that there is not a place for us. Many of the participants in this event are also graduates of HBCUs and have a special sensitivity to and understanding of the added challenges you must take on and will openly share their hard-learned strategies for success.

Just know that we are all here with one core purpose in mind – we want to let you know what to expect and provide you with the information, resources and connections you need so that you can be well-prepared. In addition to that, we want to encourage and push you to be and do your absolute best. You and our community deserve no less.

This year’s summit will be a wonderful launch to a greatly-needed event. I am excited about our lineup of prominent keynote speakers, dynamic special guests and amazing panelists, moderators and facilitators. I promise you that if you stay the entire day and take full advantage of everything that this summit has to offer that it will be a game-changer for you. You will have the perspective and information that you need to then take deliberate action and move forward in what promises to be an extraordinarily tough road ahead. However, every single one of us who are a part of the team coming together today to impart knowledge and encouragement have all doubted ourselves, been told we could not do it, and overcome incredible obstacles – yet we have surpassed low expectations and are real-life testaments to what is possible. We did it so it can be done – and you can do it too – if this is what you really want.

We all warmly welcome you to law school and the legal profession – and encourage you to continue to embrace and pull up others who choose to follow this path after you have made it to certain milestones in this journey. Always remember that success is a collective endeavor. We have a vested interest in you. Your success is our success. When we make it, we all succeed. Enjoy the launch of this new summit – and here’s to many impactful years to come! This is just the beginning!

Sincerely,

EvangelineEvangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M.Founder & Executive DirectorNational HBCU Pre-Law Summit





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September 18, 2014 Welcome to North Carolina Central University School of Law! We are delighted to host the inaugural national HBCU pre-law summit. As we come together at this ground-breaking event to address the unique challenges facing HBCU students and graduates and the issues they may confront in pre-law preparation and post- law school career searches, we are mindful of the rich histories of each of our institutions and their missions Today, we welcome students and graduates, alike, from across the country to hear nationally renowned speakers share information and resources, and to make new connections in their quest to become leaders of tomorrow. There is an enviable amount of knowledge and experience on our campus today and this is a wonderful opportunity for HBCUs to come together to share information and gain knowledge. Over the course of this summit, we will be exploring the vital role that HBCUs play in supporting the community and nation’s underserved populations. In today’s global economy, diversity in the legal profession is ever important and HBCUs, because of their history, are uniquely positioned to provide the skills necessary for success in the legal profession. This summit will invoke discussion regarding issues facing the next generation of students as they seek admission to law school or entry into the legal profession. As one of the six ABA accredited HBCU law schools in the country, we are honored to host this preeminent summit during this season of our law school’s rich history—our 75th Anniversary. Indeed, we are all united in continuing the legacy of being schools of opportunity with rich and brilliant histories: one of racial segregation, adversity, triumph, transition, growth and development. (Janice L. Mills) Again, welcome and thank you for your attendance and commitment to HBCU law schools ensuring diversity in the legal profession. Warmest Regards,

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September 18, 2014 National HBCU Pre-Law Summit P.O. Box 631234 Houston, Texas 77263 Dear Students: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Durham, North Carolina. I am the current president of the Capital City Lawyers Association, which is often affectionately referred to as the “Raleigh Black Lawyers.” The CCLA was founded over 30 years ago with a vision of combatting social injustices and educating citizens in our communities on the judicial process and the rule of law. Since its founding, the CCLA has left an indelible footprint on the Raleigh community in a myriad of areas including voter education, registration and mobilization; informing the populace on judicial candidates and elections; hosting free legal clinics; awarding scholarships to deserving law students; and providing social outlets for our members and their clients. I am honored to represent the CCLA in supporting the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit. I would argue that this summit comes at a key time in our history. Recent national events have highlighted the need for capable and socially conscious attorneys and jurists who view society from our vantage point. I am confident that this summit will inspire the next generation of legal architects to pursue degrees and careers in law. The demand for lawyers of color to voice legal concerns important to our communities remains strong. I am also thrilled that this ground-breaking summit is being held at North Carolina Central University School of Law, my alma mater. Just as this edifice has undergone a dramatic modernization and expansion since my time here, so has my affinity for this special place grown through the years. You are to be congratulated for availing yourself of this unique opportunity to learn more about a career in law. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Sincerely, CAPITAL CITY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION By: Brian O. Beverly

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Welcome Message from the NBLSA National Pre-Law Director

I am extremely honored to serve as the 2014-2015 National Director of the Pre-Law Division. Congratulations and welcome to all of the pre-law students who are able to take advantage

of the outstanding National HBCU Pre-Law Summit! The benefits provided here are invaluable, and by taking the initiative to partake in such a resourceful conference before law school, you will certainly have an advantage during your law school journey. Pre-law students are the future of the National Black Law Students Association and the profession of law, and it is imperative that out organization are responsive to their needs. It is our goal to ensure that we are providing each member with the tools necessary to not only navigate the law school application process, but to become successful law students and future social engineers.

This year we have a very ambitious agenda for the Pre-Law Division, and each of you will play an integral role in ensuring the success of this Division. Some of the programming initiatives that we have planned for this year include the Pre-Law Division Regional & National Law Symposiums, our Nelson Mandela Pre-Law Scholarships, the Pre-Law Fellows Program, and the Mentorship Program, working closely along with our law student and alumni members.

We are eager to work with each of you over the course of this year to expand our membership and increase the opportunities offered to our pre-law members. We hope that you take full advantage of all of the opportunities that the Division has to offer to the students of your institution as we continue to grow the Pre-Law Division and ensure the future of the black law student. We would love to hear your ideas on how NBLSA can better serve your students. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

Please visit www.nblsa.org/prelawdivision for continued updates regarding all of our exciting programming initiatives.

Enjoy today’s summit!

Sincerely,

Kenneth MitchellNational Director, Pre-Law DivisionNational Black Law Students Association

Kenneth Mitchell, Jr.Kenneth Mitchell, Jr.American University Washington College of Law ‘15National Director of the Pre-Law Division, 2014-2015

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Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M.

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Harvard University Graduate School of Education

GeColby J. Youngblood, M.Ed.

First-Year Law Student; 1L Class President 2014-2015

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday, September 19, 2014

Time Event Location

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration NCCU Law SchoolFoyerFirst Floor

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Continental Breakfast Complimentary breakfast served.

NCCU Law SchoolGreat Hall Foyer/Great HallFirst Floor

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Welcoming Ceremony/Opening Keynote Session featuring Ricky Anderson, Esq., Managing Partner, Anderson & Smith P.C., Houston, Texas

NCCU Law School Great Hall First Floor

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

LAW SCHOOL CHOICE AND ADMISSION PANEL NCCU Law SchoolRoom 202 Second Floor

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Lunch Keynote Session featuring Joseph Youngblood II, J.D., Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey

Complimentary lunch served. Limited number of lunches provided. First come, first served.

Sponsored by Sodexo

NCCU Law SchoolGreat Hall Foyer/Great HallFirst Floor

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Law School & Resources Expo NCCU Law SchoolFishbowlGround Floor

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM

LAW STUDENT PREPARATION AND EXPERIENCE PANEL NCCU Law SchoolRoom 202 Second Floor

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Snack BreakComplimentary snacks served.

Sponsored by North Carolina Central University School of Law

NCCU Law SchoolSecond Floor Foyer





Time Event Location

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Mock Law School Class NCCU Law SchoolRoom 202 Second Floor

7:10 PM – 8:30 PM

LAWYER CAREER PANEL NCCU Law SchoolRoom 202 Second Floor

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Official Launch Reception and Closing SessionReception Keynote Session featuring L. Chris Stewart, Esq., Managing Partner, Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys, Atlanta, Georgia

Special Guests and Networking OpportunitiesComplimentary food and drinks served.

NCCU Law SchoolGreat HallFirst Floor

Saturday, September 20, 2014

OPTIONAL: MAKING CONNECTIONS & EXPLORING RALEIGH-DURHAM DAY!AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR


KEYNOTE SPEAKERSRicky Anderson, Esq.

Managing Partner, Anderson & Smith P.C.

Attorney Ricky Anderson is a 1983 graduate of Prairie View A&M University, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration and his Juris Doctor Degree, from Texas Southern University’s

Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1992, and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1992.Attorney Ricky Anderson has been the Managing Partner of the Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C. since 1994 with their office in Houston, Texas, as well as, an Adjunct Professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law since 1998 where he lectures Entertainment Law, Music Industry Contracts and Trail Preparation.

The Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C. represents Celebrities, Comedian-Actor Steve Harvey, Academy Award Recipient Comedian-Actress Mo’Nique, Actor Isaiah Washington, of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Four (4) Time Grammy Award Recipient, Gospel Great Yolanda Adams, Four (4) Time Grammy Award Recipients Gospel Duo Mary Mary, WBNA’s three (3) time MVP and four (4) time WNBA World Champion, Houston Comet’s Cynthia Cooper, Former Houston Oiler, and Tennessee Titan’s Eddie Robinson and a host of others.

In addition to the network television, movies, feature films, pay per view and HBO deals that Attorney Ricky Anderson develops, he is the Former Chairman and CEO of the Black Broadcasting Network, Inc., former CEO and President of CBS Records, Inc., a Texas Corporation, and the majority shareholder in Big City Enterprises, and Qudel Promotions, Inc. producing national concerts such as the “Kings of Comedy”, “Jazzfest”, “The Boys are Back”, and “The Hip Hop Comedy Reunion Tour”.





He is also the Executive Producer of the Nationally Syndicated Music Video Television Show, “Big City”, and such independent Feature Films as “Renegade”, “Beach Party Weekend”. Attorney Ricky Anderson has held esteemed positions as The National Bar Association’s Entertainment Attorney of the Year, 2006-2007, Recipient of the National Bar Association’s Presidential Award, 2008 and 2012.

Chairman, National Bar Association’s Entertainment, Sports & Arts Law Section 2010-Present, President Elect, Houston Bar Association’s Entertainment & Sports Law Section 2012-2013, Advisor to the Grammy’s Board of Governors Texas Chapter 2010-2011, Grammy Governor for The Recording Academy, Texas Board of Governors 2007-2010, 2011-Present.

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Joseph Youngblood II, J.D., Ph.D.Vice Provost and Dean, Thomas Edison State College

Dr. Joseph Youngblood II is the vice provost and dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service and former director of the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy of Thomas

Edison State College. Dr. Youngblood has spent the past seventeen years working in public education, law and public policy. He joined the Watson Institute after serving as Special Assistant to the Superintendent for Leadership Development and Director of School Based Youth Services for the Trenton Public School District. The Watson Institute is an organization that seeks to respond to the needs of public-sector and non-profit decision-makers across New Jersey. Dr. Youngblood serves as Policy Adviser to the New Jersey Urban Mayors’ Association (NJUMA) and the Watson Institute provides applied research, analysis and other assistance in response to the public policy needs of its partners that include 24 urban municipalities, state and local non-profits and grassroots/community-based organizations.

Dr. Youngblood earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Crawford Fellow and received an interdisciplinary doctorate that combined anthropology, human development, public policy and education to study issues of race, culture, identity, and inequity in schools, political systems and society. In 2006, Dr. Youngblood was named as one of three finalists for the position of New Jersey Commissioner of Education by Governor Jon S. Corzine.





In 2011, he was selected as a member of the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program, which identifies and prepares promising senior faculty and administrators for responsible positions in college and university administration. Dr. Youngblood is one of the 50 Fellows nominated by the presidents or chancellors of their institutions selected for the program.

Prior to his work with the Trenton Board of Education, Dr. Youngblood was a Fellow at the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy; Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania Center for Community Partnership’s Philadelphia Start-On-Success Scholars Program—a nationally recognized work transition program now replicated in Baltimore, MD, New Haven, CT, Pittsburgh, PA, & Cleveland, OH; a program director at the University of Pennsylvania Law School; and a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Health, Achievement, Neighborhoods, Growth and Ethnic Studies (CHANGES).

As a 2001-2003 recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Next Generation Leadership Fellowship, Dr. Youngblood recently finished a two-year study of American and international themes in democracy along with twenty-three social change leaders from across the country. Dr. Youngblood is also a Senior Associate of the Princeton-based Center for Evidence Based Education (CEBE) where he co-facilitated the Federal School Leadership Program/Abbott District School Leadership Network and served as a researcher and participant in the University of Cambridge (UK) Carpe Vitam Leadership for Learning International Project involving school districts from seven international countries.

Dr. Youngblood sits on several local, state and national boards, including St. Francis Medical Center (Trenton, N.J.), The Urban Education Fund, the Policy Committee of the New Jersey League of Municipalities and the Housing Committee of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.

Dr. Youngblood’s recent research interests include the prediction of resiliency and the influence of identity processes for competence formation among urban children with special needs classifications. Other research and practice initiatives include the on-going development and implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally competent and contextually unique work transition programs for urban adolescents and adults.

Dr. Youngblood has presented on numerous topics around the world and is the author of several articles and reports—most recently in Teacher Education Quarterly, The Handbook of African American Psychology and The Journal of Applied Developmental Science. Dr. Youngblood and the Watson Institute’s Center for the Positive Development of Urban Children recently led a groundbreaking study entitled: Benefits For All: The Economic Impact of the New Jersey Childcare Industry, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and Out-of-School Time Programs.

Dr. Youngblood graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Education Administration from the University of Iowa College of Education, a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as Director of the Trial Advocacy Board and a member of the Moot Court Board, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the William E. Arnold Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in a Doctoral Program.





L. Chris Stewart, Esq.Managing Partner, Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys

L. Chris Stewart is Managing Partner of Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys, a personal injury litigation law firm. Chris focuses primarily on cases related to auto/trucking collisions,

wrongful death, and premises liability with a specialty in sexual assault. Chris has received multiple jury verdicts and settlements for millions of dollars for his clients including one of the largest premises liability verdicts of 2010 in the state of Georgia, a record $5.1 million pre-trial settlement in 2011 and a 2013 Camden County record jury verdict of $1.5 million for sexual assault, which was followed four days later by a six figure slip and fall verdict in Hall County. In 2014, Chris received a $2 million dollar settlement for sexual assault and six figures for a premises liability shooting case.

Chris is regarded as one of Georgia’s top injury trial lawyers. In 2014, Chris received the Esquire Award from the National Bar Association’s Small Firms/Solo Practitioners Division for his professional achievements, numerous political/social causes affecting the African-American community, and mentorship of other attorneys. He was selected as a 2011-2014 Super Lawyer for the State of Georgia. In addition, in 2012 Chris was named on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of Who’s Who in Law as a top Georgia attorney. He was also a finalist for Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers under 40, selected for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD program for most promising future leaders in law. Chris is also a member of the Atlanta Bar Association Judicial Selection and Tenure Committee. Chris formerly worked for the law firm of Morgan & Morgan where at the age of 29 he made partner. While at Morgan & Morgan, Chris represented over 2500 clients and has the Atlanta offices largest jury verdict. Chris has litigated cases in over twenty-five counties in Georgia and has taken over 1500 depositions. He averages 2-3 jury trials a year.

Chris has taught a variety of legal education seminars for practicing attorneys including how to handle personal injury cases, trial demonstrations, advertising with social media and how to manage your social media presence. Chris has been featured in numerous local and national media such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Upscale magazine, Rolling Out magazine and The Daily Report. Chris also traveled with famed actor Bill Cosby as a motivational speaker and was featured on ABC’s Nightline and Dateline. Born and raised in Southwest Atlanta, Chris is extremely active in the Atlanta community. He tutored at Perkerson Elementary School and is Co-Chair of “If you can see it, you can be it,” a program focused on motivating inner city elementary school children to become lawyers. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Villages at Carver YMCA, as Regional Director for Region XI (Georgia, Florida & Alabama) of the National Bar Association, and as the 2011-2012 President of the Gate City Bar Association, Georgia’s largest and oldest African American Bar Association as well as being a 2014 Board Member of the Southern Center for Human Rights. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from Xavier University, a Master’s of Science in Public Health from Tulane University and his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law.





SPECIAL GUESTS

Brian O. Beverly, Esq., President,

Capital City Bar Association

Larry Brown, Esq., President,


Alumni Association

Ronald S. Douglas, Esq., Assistant Dean for Scholarships

and Financial Aid, North Carolina Central

University School of Law

Dionne T. Jenkins, Esq.,

President, Winston-Salem Bar

Association

Irving Joyner, Esq., Professor of Law, North Carolina

Central University School of Law

Caylin Young, Vice-Chair,

National Black Law Students Association

(NBLSA)

Phyliss Craig-Taylor, Esq.,

Dean and Professor of Law,

North Carolina Central University

School of Law





MOCK LAW CLASS PROFESSOR

April G. Dawson, Esq.

Assistant Professor


April G. Dawson was born and raised in Southern California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bennett College in 1988 and earned her Juris Doctorate cum laude from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. in 1994. While at Howard, she was Technical Editor for the Howard Law Journal and a member of the National Moot Court Team.

Upon graduating from law school, Professor Dawson joined the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division, through its Attorney General’s Honors Program. As a Department attorney, she represented the United States before federal trial and appellate courts. While at the DOJ, she argued cases before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth, Seventh and Fifth Circuits.

In 1996, Professor Dawson served as law clerk to the Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Following her clerkship, she joined the then-law firm of Wiley, Rein & Fielding (now Wiley Rein, LLP) in Washington, D.C. as a litigation associate representing individuals and business entities in proceedings before federal and state courts, and the Federal Communications Commission. While at Wiley, she was also an Adjunct Legal Writing Professor at the George Washington University School of Law.

In 2000, Professor Dawson moved to North Carolina and formed a private litigation practice focusing on Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Before becoming an Assistant Professor at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law, she served as an Adjunct Legal Writing Professor at NCCU School of Law during the 2005-06 academic year.

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2014-2015 Fourth Circuit Governor of the American Bar Association - Law Students Division.

Maritza’s ultimate goal is to discover, develop and implement practices that will narrow the achievement gap; eradicate barriers impeding access to health care for medically underserved children; and increase rehabilitation, prevention and retention for juveniles in the juvenile justice system, eliminating retributive practices. When Maritza is not advocating for youth, she is inspiring and uplifting others to reach their full potential. “Us Keeps Us” is her life motto because she truly believes that ‘united we stand, divided we fall’ and that it is truly up to “we the people” to be the change we want to see.

Maritza is currently a 2016 J.D. candidate at Charlotte School of Law and serves as the 2014-2015 Pre-Law Director for the Southern Region of the National Black Law Student Association. Maritza can be reached at [email protected].

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Lorenzo Azar Banks, Esq., Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Diversity Initiatives, Oklahoma City University School of Law and Founder/Owner, Minority Report Law PLLC (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Lorenzo Azar Banks is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, but currently resides in Oklahoma City. He originally moved to Oklahoma City to attend college and had plans of pursing a career in education. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in math from the University of Central Oklahoma, he promptly entered graduate school to study applied mathematics; taking another step closer to his ultimate educational goal of becoming a doctor of mathematics.

While pursuing his graduate studies, his life changed dramatically when he was named a defendant in a frivolous lawsuit. At that time, he had no means of hiring an attorney to defend him, so he took on the task of defending himself. After getting the plaintiff to dismiss the case, the foundations for his destiny became firmly laid. He decided to begin applying to law schools and was admitted to Oklahoma City University School of Law.

He graduated, passed the bar, and soon became the founder and owner of Minority Report Law PLLC, a law firm that provides legal services in the state of Oklahoma. His main goal with starting the firm was to make sure that no one ever felt as hopeless as he did in their own legal battles. He lives his dream everyday, fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves.

Starr L. Battle, Law Student and President, Black Law Students Association, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Starr L. Battle received the Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) in 2001 from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) with a major in Political Science and minor in Business Administration. She obtained a Master of Arts in History in 2011 from NCCU with a thesis topic “Lest We Forget: The History of Kittrell College 1888-1976.” Starr will obtain her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law in May 2015.

She is active in various organizations, within the university, including the President of the Black Law Student Association, Marshall of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity International, and a member of the American Bar Association. Starr is active in other community organizations, serving as Third Vice President of the Connectional Lay Organization and co-chair of the CLO Constitution & Bylaws Committee in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She is a former Disability Examiner for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and a Mental Health & Developmental Disability Qualified Professional. She enjoys training, being a servant to others, and works with youth and young adults within the community. Starr is the wife of Leonard A. Flake. She was raised in Apex, North Carolina.





Julia Bradley, Law Student, Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Julia Bradley is a third-year law student at Marquette University Law School. Although the journey has been a tumultuous one, she has managed to reach all the goals she has set before herself and is set to become the first attorney in her family. Despite being raised in an unstable home environment, Julia began her pursuit of the law at an early age by attending the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Julia continued her education as a Gates Millennium Scholar at Virginia Tech where she received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management. While at Virginia Tech, Julia held numerous leadership positions,

including Treasurer and Director of Membership for the Theta Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council President, Hokie Ambassador, and Order of the Gavel Leadership Honors Society honorary.

Following her passion for law, she enrolled at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor with a Sports Law certificate and an additional emphasis in labor and employment law. Julia has stayed actively involved while enrolled at Marquette. She is a member of the Marquette Sports Law Review, former secretary of Marquette’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA), member of the Sports Law Society, a research assistant, and a Law Admissions Ambassador, all while maintaining a part-time job.

After graduation from Marquette in spring of 2015, she hopes to obtain employment working in human resources dealing with employment law and equal employment opportunity (EEO) matters.

Kendra Brown, Esq., M.Div., LL.M., Special Assistant & Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (Washington, DC)

Kendra Brown serves as the Special Assistant to Congresswoman Maxine Waters at the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously, she was an Analyst with Protiviti Government Services at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She is the Past National Chair of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), an organization comprised of over 200 chapters and nearly 6,000 members. As National Chair, she exercised general authority over the business and activities of NBLSA, setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization.

Hailing from Winchester, Virginia, Kendra Brown received her LL.M. in Civil Rights Law from the George Washington University School of Law. Kendra graduated from Hampton University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Management. She began her seminary studies in August 2005 by pursuing coursework at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, completed her Master of Divinity at Howard University Divinity School in 2009, and received her law degree from Vermont Law School in 2009.

Immediately prior to attending law school, she served as Scheduler and Executive Assistant for Congresswoman Maxine Waters. She has also been active in the community as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Links, Incorporated, and is currently a member of the African American Advisory Council of Big Brothers Big Sisters.





Ebony F. Bryant, Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Recruitment, Duke University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Ebony Freeland Bryant is Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Recruitment at the Duke University School of Law. She has been in the admissions field for over 13 years with 7 of them at Duke Law. Prior to joining the Duke staff, Ebony served as the Professional Development Program Manager for the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in Alexandria, Virginia. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. One of her primary goals is to ensure that all students have access to a higher education.

Janean Bryant, Law Student, Elon University School of Law (Greensboro, North Carolina)

Janean Bryant is a third-year law student at Elon University School of Law. Ms. Bryant graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Political Science. She is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, a national political science honor society, and Alpha Kappa Delta, an international sociology honor society.

At Elon Law School, Ms. Bryant is a Leadership Fellow through its’ distinguished leadership program, an Editor on Elon Law’s Journal of Leadership and the Law and

the President of the Black Law Students Association (“BLSA”). Ms. Bryant has interned as a summer corporate counsel for The Fresh Market, Inc.’s Legal Department, and has worked as a hearings intern at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). Additionally, Ms. Bryant has volunteered with various Triad community organizations including: Positive Direction for Youth and Families, Guilford County Schools and Greensboro Urban Ministries.

The Honorable Lori G. Christian, Wake County District Court Judge, 10th Judicial District (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Appointed to the Wake County District Court bench in 2007 and elected in 2008 and 2012, Judge Christian has presided over countless criminal, civil and domestic cases.

Judge Christian earned her undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1984 and then graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She clerked for former Chief Justice Henry Frye of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and practiced with a small private law firm until she began serving as an assistant County Attorney for Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Court.

She has also served as a board member for Urban Ministries of Wake County, Learning Together, the North Carolina Kidney Foundation and the Wake County Bar. Judge Christian is considered a conscientious, thoughtful and diligent jurist who is well-respected and highly-rated by the legal community.

Judge Christian is married to Wayne Christian and they have two college-aged children, Nia and Justin.





Chauneice Davis, Law Student, Duke University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Chauneice Davis hails from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wanting to explore other regions of the country, Chauneice moved to Georgia for her undergraduate studies. In 2012, Chauneice graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude from Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology. After graduation Chauneice enrolled at Duke University School of Law and is now in her third and final year.

In law school, Chauneice is a member of both the Mock Trial and Moot Court Boards, and often participates in oral argument competitions within the law school and

against law students in the area. She is also a member of the Black Law Student’s Association (BLSA).

For the past three summers Chauneice interned in New York at law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and will return to the firm next Fall as a full-time litigation associate. With a strong interest in trial work and criminal law, Chauneice hopes to develop fundamental legal skills while working under some of the country’s finest trial attorneys.

Jenifer Finney, J.D., Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships, University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Jenifer Finney is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships at the William H. Bowen School of Law. Dean Finney brings a wide range of experience and knowledge to her new position at Bowen. She came to Bowen from the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While at LSU, she served as the Associate Director of Admissions and was primarily responsible for admissions reporting and scholarship oversight. Prior to her time at LSU, Dean Finney served as the Director of Admissions at the University of Idaho College of Law

in Moscow, Idaho where she managed all functions of the admissions and scholarship framework. However, it was at her alma mater, West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia, where Dean Finney was first introduced to the world of law school admissions while serving as the Graduate Assistant of Minority Recruitment. In addition to her Juris Doctor, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is a member of the Maryland State Bar.

Kenneth Ford, Esq., LL.M., Attorney, Law Office of Craig Gibbs (Jacksonville, Florida)

Kenneth Ford is an attorney with the Law Office of Craig Gibbs where he concentrates his practice in the area of taxation, personal injury, and criminal law (trial and appellate). He just received an advanced legal degree, an L.L.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, in July of 2014. He graduated cum laude from Bethune Cookman University with a B.A. in Sociology in 2009 and also graduated cum laude from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law with his Juris Doctor degree in 2012. Following graduation from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Mr. Ford was afforded a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Barbara

Hervey of the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas.





During law school, Mr. Ford worked as a 2011 legislative intern for Texas Senator Rodney Ellis and with the Texas Legislative Internship Program. While at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, he worked as a graduate assistant for the Texas Southern University Athletics’ compliance department and as a research assistant for Professor Marcia Johnson. Throughout his time in law school, Mr. Ford held the positions of Regional Director for the Frederick Douglas Moot Court Competition and Sergeant-At-Arms for the Student Bar Association.

Mr. Ford is admitted to practice law in Florida and in Texas. He currently sits on the board of Orange Park Performing Arts Academy (OPPAA), a charter school in Florida. Mr. Ford’s future goal is to use his LL.M. for advisory counsel of small businesses and tax-exempt organizations.

Tawanda Foster, Esq., Pro Bono Program Manager, Guardian Ad Litem Services Division, North Carolina Administrative Offices of the Courts (Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina)

A North Carolina native, Tawanda received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and African-American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Immediately after graduation, Tawanda studied and traveled abroad in West Africa. Upon retuning to the United States, she began working in human resources, training and development, and recruitment functions for several large corporations. Unfulfilled in her corporate career, Tawanda returned to UNC for law school; graduating with her Juris Doctor in 2004. After law school, Tawanda served

the State of North Carolina as a criminal prosecutor for several years and then as an Assistant Attorney General for the North Carolina Department of Justice for seven years. In her current role as Appellate Counsel and Pro Bono Program Manager, at the North Carolina Administrative Office of Courts, Tawanda is responsible for managing all the guardian ad litem appellate cases from across the state and a growing statewide pro bono program.

Tawanda has been involved in several local and state-wide bar and community projects and organizations throughout her career. Currently, she serves on the Minorities in the Profession Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association and as a board member for the Foodrunners Collaborative, Inc. (a collaborative food charity involving board members from both the Inter-faith Food Shuttle and Wake Meals on Wheels). She is also the Immediate Past President of the Capital City Lawyers Association and volunteers with Lawyers on the Line and The Boys Mentoring Network. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading and writing poetry, volunteering, and spending time with her friends and family.

Kiara Gradney, Law Student, Louisiana State University Law Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Kiara Gradney is from Houston, Texas and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Kiara is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Order of Omega Greek Honors Fraternity.

Kiara is a third-year law student at Louisiana State University where she currently serves as the Vice President of External Competitions for the LSU Law Trial Advocacy Program. She also holds the position of National Director of Education and Career Development for the National Black Law Students Association. Kiara is the Immediate

Past President of the 2013-2014 National Chapter of the Year LSU Law Black Law Students Association.





Kiara Gradney is currently a student law clerk for the Louisiana House of Representatives and has interned for United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Denaa J. Griffin, Attorney and Counselor at Law, WRG Group (Durham, North Carolina)

Attorney Griffin received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she served as President of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated and President of the Greek Alliance Council. Attorney Griffin received her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law where she served as the symposium editor of the Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Law Review, a Criminal Law and Evidence tutor, as well as the research assistant for Professor Irving Joyner.

Attorney Griffin has been in private practice serving the Raleigh/Durham area since graduation. Her firm, WRG Law Group, is committed to serving the local community, is a strong believer in responsible citizenship and works to build strong relationships with clients based on a foundation of trust and respect and client-centered representation. Attorney Griffin has a strong background in criminal, risk management, small business and family law. She currently serves as a member of the Minorities in the Profession Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Legal Redress Committee of the North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

In her spare time, Attorney Griffin enjoys running and spending time with her husband and son. She believes in serving her community and continues to participate in numerous community service and community outreach projects.

Jordan Marts Hadley, Law Student, University of Miami School of Law and Attorney General, National Black Law Students Association (Miami, Florida)

Jordan Marts Hadley is the son of Captain and Mrs. Herbert Marts Hadley, and is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration.

Throughout his undergraduate career, Mr. Hadley was involved in many different organizations including the Judicial Branch of Student Government, the Golden Key

Honour Society, and the FAMU Student National Alumni Association. He realized his passion for advocacy when he along with three other FAMU students executed the first rally protesting the State of Florida’s decision not to prosecute George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin. Mr. Hadley is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated where he is currently an active member in his local chapter, the Miami Alumni Chapter.

At the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. Hadley has been very active in the law school’s chapter of the Black Law Students Association. He served as the 2012 1L Representative and the 2013-2014 President. Mr. Hadley also served as a 1L Senator during the 2012-2013 year. Outside of UM Law, he serves as a Gala Committee Member for the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association. His involvement in various endeavors and organizations have prepared





him for the enormous task of advancing advocacy initiatives for the National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”) and in the broader community.

Mr. Hadley currently serves as the National Attorney General for NBLSA, a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of over 200 chapters and 6,000 members. As Attorney General, his goal is to serve as a resource to regions and chapters to advance advocacy initiatives and to bring a light to current and future issues facing minority communities.

Kory Hawkins, Esq., Associate Director, Office of Admissions, University of California Hastings College of the Law (San Francisco, California)

Kory C. Hawkins is the Associate Director of Admissions at The University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California. Prior to UC Hastings, Kory was the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Morehouse College. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Morehouse College.

Yolanda Wesley Ingram, Esq., Director of Student Affairs, The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Law (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)

Ms. Yolanda Ingram, Director of Student Services for Penn State’s Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA. Ms. Ingram is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi and received her law degree from Washburn University School of Law, where she was a member of the Washburn Law Journal. Following graduation from law school, Ms. Ingram was an Associate in the Litigation Department of the Polsinelli Law Firm in Kansas City; served as a Legal Writing Instructor at Temple University School of Law; and held a judicial clerkship with the Jackson County Circuit Court. For a decade,

Ms. Ingram was Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and Director of Diversity and Academic Support Programs, at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law, where she also held the position of Adjunct Professor. For the past two years, Ms. Ingram was Director of Admissions at Washburn University School of Law.

Dionne T. Jenkins, Esq., Staff Attorney, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

Dionne T. Jenkins is an in-house attorney with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Prior to joining the WS/FCS School Attorney’s Office, she was the Managing Attorney of Jenkins Law Firm, PLLC, a small firm focusing primarily in the areas of criminal defense and family law in Winston-Salem. Ms. Jenkins is a “Double Deacon,” having graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in Political Science and from Wake Forest University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Ms. Jenkins is also a licensed Real Estate Agent in North Carolina. Throughout her career, Ms. Jenkins has practiced in the areas of

criminal law defense, family law, personal injury, real estate, general civil litigation and education law.





Ms. Jenkins’ community activities include serving as a volunteer “big sister” with the Forsyth County Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, a member of the Winston-Salem Under 40 Professional Group, and the current President of the Winston-Salem Bar Association, an association for minority attorneys practicing in the Winston-Salem area.

Carmen Johnson, Esq., Assistant Director for Admissions and Diversity Initiatives, Stetson University School of Law (Gulfport, Florida)

Carmen Johnson is the Assistant Director for Admissions and Diversity Initiatives at Stetson University College of Law where she works with admission practices and policies, as well as recruiting and diversity initiatives for the institution. As a graduate of Stetson Law, Carmen is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida and while pursuing her interests in higher education administration and policy, she also engages in post-conviction services and legal research and writing.

She has previously worked in complex civil litigation and as a Staff Attorney with the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Carmen currently serves as the Director of

Programming for the Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and Secretary of the Fred G. Minnis Bar Association. If you have any questions about law school, the admission process and/or the practice of law, feel free to contact her at [email protected] or 727-562-7802.

Llewingtina King, Law Student, University of North Carolina School of Law (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

Llewingtina C. King is from Spanish Town, Jamaica. She earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors in Political Science magna cum laude from Howard University in 2010. After graduating from Howard University, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army’s Chemical Corps. She spent three years in the Army working in a variety of leadership roles from Platoon Leader to Executive Officer for a Chemical, Bio-logical, Radiation and Nuclear Company on various Mass Casualty and Tactical Decon-tamination Operations. After being accepted into the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program, she enrolled at the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2013.

At the University of North Carolina School of Law, Llewingtina’s particular interests are criminal law, litigation and civil rights. Llewingtina is the Vice President of UNC Black Law Students Association (BLSA), a member of UNC Broun National Trial Team and a member of UNC Holderness Moot Court. Last summer, she worked for the 18th Airborne Corps Judge Advocate General in Ft Bragg, North Carolina as a legal intern. Upon graduation, Llewingtina will be a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army.

The Honorable Christina Kirk, Municipal Court Judge and Dean/Founder, Prep “U”niversity (Non-Profit Organization) (Langston, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Christina R. Kirk is a woman after God’s heart. She is native of Nashville, TN. After dropping out of high school due to illness and attaining a GED, Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Teacher Education from historic Fisk University in 2001. She attained her Juris Doctorate from University of Tulsa School of Law in December of 2003. Christina was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 2004. In May 2014, Christina was sworn in as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Langston, Oklahoma.




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Christina’s dedication to the youth is immeasurable. She has received several community service and leadership awards from organizations and peers including the John Green Community Service Award. She is the proud troop leader of the Divas of Girl Scouts Troop 17. She speaks at schools all over the area, encouraging youth about the importance of education and future planning. Christina uses her leadership skills to conduct professional development courses for lawyers, teachers, and mental health professionals. She also serves on the board of Aim For Success and the National Planning Board for Pretty Brown Girl. In dedication to her mentor, Dr. Olgesby–Pitts, Christina founded Prep U in 2009 to encourage and support young ladies to a life of good success. In 2013 with the help of Steve Harvey, Christina honored her mentor and shared her story of inspiration and overcoming obstacles on the Steve Harvey Show launching her to a national platform for education.

Christina and her 15-year-old daughter, Déja co-authored a self-esteem building workbook for adolescents entitled, Developing DIVAs – Young Ladies Divinely Investigating their Vision in Advance.

DeWarren Langley, J.D., Executive Director, Charles H. Houston Foundation, Inc. (Durham, North Carolina)

DeWarren K. Langley, J.D. believes in the power of people working together to achieve common goals for the betterment of the community. He has devoted his life to service of others and works daily to make Durham a better place for all citizens, especially youth.

Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Charles H. Houston Foundation, Inc. providing leadership, direction and coordination of the College to Career Pathways Program and Charles H. Houston Pre-Law Program which provides one-

on-one career and higher education assistance to underserved populations by connecting them with resources and opportunities consistent with their goals.

In addition, DeWarren serves as Vice Chairman of the Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council making funding recommendations to County Commissioners on needed services for youth intervention and prevention programs and developing strategies to mitigate juvenile delinquency in Durham County. Mr. Langley is also Chairman of the Civilian Police Review Board for the City of Durham leading a Board of 9 members to hear appeals of complaints submitted by citizens concerning actions taken by police officers. In addition, DeWarren served a 2-year term as Secretary of the Durham County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee working to develop a comprehensive continuum of services for the adult criminal justice system, identify services gaps, and develop intervention strategies and comprehensive solutions. As a member of the Raise the Age Committee, he worked to develop the Misdemeanor Diversion Program to help first-time offenders and16 and 17-year-olds avoid an adult criminal record by referring youth offenders to treatment options or be required to complete 8-24 hours of community service instead of being arrested.

Mr. Langley also serves a member of the North Carolina Juvenile Services Association, Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association, Youth Council of the Workforce Development Board, Citizen Capital Improvement Panel for the City of Durham, the Board of Directors for the West End Community Foundation, Inc., and the Board of Directors for Antioch Builds Community, Inc.

In 2013, Mr. Langley received the 2013 Outstanding Citizen Spectrum of Democracy Award from the North Carolina Center for Voter Education in honor of his vital contributions to make North Carolina’s democracy and government better, specifically by working to create genuine and meaningful opportunities to engage youth with policy makers in program and service delivery through the Durham Youth Commission and Kids Voting





Durham. Most notable, he was one of five students to receive the 2011 Student Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of dedicated and selfless service while a student at North Carolina Central University School of Law from the North Carolina State Bar.

Born in Durham, North Carolina, DeWarren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Economics with a minor in Leadership Studies from Hampton University and Juris Doctor with a concentration in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law from North Carolina Central University School of Law. He also has a Certificate of Completion in Technology of Participation Group Facilitation Methods from the Institute of Cultural Affairs. DeWarren is also a graduate of the Durham Neighborhood College and Citizens Police Academy of the Durham Police Department. He worships as a member of First Calvary Baptist Church where he is active with Project FINE, an academic tutorial ministry.

Chris V. Rey, Esq., Mayor, Spring Lake, North Carolina (Spring Lake, North Carolina)

In 2011, Spring Lake, the third largest municipality in Cumberland County, North Carolina, elected Chris V. Rey as their Mayor. At the age of 34, Chris was the youngest Mayor elected in Spring Lake’s history.

Chris grew up in Spring Lake. He attended Spring Lake public schools and graduated from Pine

Forest High School as a track and field All‐American in 1995. While at Pine Forest, he earned a full athletic scholarship to East Carolina University.

Chris’ capacity for leadership manifested itself through his works while matriculating at East

Carolina. As a determined student leader, he vigorously worked to transform his university into a more open and diverse epicenter for higher learning. As a result, the University often recognized his leadership and campus involvement.

In 2000, Chris exhibited the most selfless act of valor when he enlisted into the United States Army as a Computer Information Technology Analyst. After two short years, Chris was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps through the United States Army Officer Candidate School.

Thereafter, he was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom followed by a deployment to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. After being afforded the opportunity to strengthen his leadership skills with the entire world as his backdrop, Chris returned home to Fort Bragg to command the Third Special Forces (Airborne) Signal Detachment. His service and leadership in the United States Armed Forces earned him numerous military awards and accolades including the Bronze Star.

Chris was honorably discharged after seven and a half years of service to his country. He then began studies at William & Mary School of Law, the nation’s oldest legal institution. Upon graduating in

2010, Chris returned back home to Spring Lake and chose once again to serve, this time, in the community in which he grew up.





Chris currently works for the Department of Defense as a federal employee. He is a Strategic Planner and Policy Director for the Information Technology Division of the Virginia National Guard. He also continues his military service as a Major in the Virginia Army National Guard. In addition to his service to our country, Chris is President/CEO of The Rey Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business & strategy development for small businesses and non‐profits. Furthermore, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Mount Olive College where he teaches Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice and Criminal Courts.

Mayor Rey holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Walden University and a Juris Doctor degree from William & Mary School of Law. Chris is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., VFW Post 230, the National Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He proudly serves as a member of the board of directors for several organizations to include the Cumberland County Partnership for Children, the Public School Forum of North Carolina, Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation and Cumberland HealthNet. He is married and has three children.

Marsha Ross-Jackson, Esq., Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development, Executive Director of the Institute for Law and the Workplace and Lecturer, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Illinois)

Marsha Ross-Jackson is an experienced leader, attorney, educator and consultant. With more than 20 years of professional experience in a variety of roles, industries and sectors, Marsha’s breadth of knowledge and experience enable her to add value to any organization. Marsha’s expertise in managing operations, finance, communications, employee and labor relations, human resources and law in diverse, large, multi-state offices has helped her to become well-versed in cross-cultural communication and

leadership, as well as to become extremely effective in directing across interdisciplinary settings. Marsha has served as an HR/legal business partner and adviser to senior leaders, boards of directors and operational leaders. She has also represented multi-billion dollar clients in insurance, employment and commercial litigation matters.

Marsha has a B.A. in Biology, a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctor degree with honors from DePaul University College of Law, where she was an editor of the law review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.

Prior to joining IIT Chicago-Kent, Marsha led labor and employee relations for the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, which included negotiating, interpreting and administering 24 different collective bargaining agreements, as well as ongoing labor-management work with 16 different labor unions. She also spent several years as the Director of Workforce Engagement for Health Care Service Corporation, directing labor and employee relations and employee engagement activities for 17,000 employees across four states. Over the past seven years, Marsha has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Morris Graduate School of Business and the University of Phoenix, teaching courses in employment law, leadership, ethics, communication, organizational and group behavior, HR management, and managing diverse organizations. Marsha has also developed and delivered several workplace trainings, including Anti-Discrimination/Harassment, Managing FMLA, Discipline and Documentation, Performance Management, Feedback, Building Effective Teams, and Managing Diverse Organizations.

Having served as the Interim Executive Director of the Asian Health Coalition of Illinois for several months and as a former board member of the Marcy Newberry Association, Marsha understands the benefits and challenges associated with sustaining and managing not-for-profit organizations. As a leader, educator and academic dean,





she also understands the importance of leadership development. This insight, coupled with her experience as an attorney and HR/labor leader, make her uniquely qualified to advise on a variety of topics.

Katrin Hussman Schroll, Esq., Director of Admission, University of Maryland Frances King Carey School of Law (Baltimore, Maryland)

As Director of Admissions at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Katrin Hussmann Schroll oversees the entire range of activities of the Office of Admissions, from recruitment of prospective applicants, through supervision of the application process, to counseling admitted candidates. In this role, Mrs. Schroll works closely with the Associate Dean for Students & Student Services and the Faculty Admissions Committee.

Mrs. Schroll is actively involved with the Law School Admission Council, current serving as an advisor on its Audit Committee. She has served as an evaluator of scholarship applicants for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. At Carey Law, in addition to her responsibilities as Director of Admissions, she works with students and clients in the Immigration Law Clinic. In the past, she has taught Legal Writing and Constitutional Law at Goucher College, in Towson, Maryland.

Mrs. Schroll is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, where she was a Leadership Scholar and received awards for her advocacy on behalf of clients in the Immigration Law Clinic. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Schroll graduated summa cum laude from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Mrs. Schroll spent her early years in Venezuela but relocated to Miami, Florida while a sophomore in high school.

Tiffany Southerland, Esq., Associate Director of Admissions, Villanova University School of Law (Villanova, Pennsylvania)

Tiffany F. Southerland is the Associate Director of Admissions at Villanova University School of Law. Her responsibilities include counseling and interviewing prospective law students, exploring new recruiting opportunities, developing diversity initiatives for pre-law students, and providing support to diverse students. She is a frequent speaker and panelist on topics including academic success, career development, and professionalism for prospective and current law students.

Tiffany received her B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, and a J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School. While in law school, Tiffany served as President for the Black Law Students Association, Senior Editor for the Journal of Law and Social Change, and was a member of Penn Law’s chapter of the American Inns of Court. Prior to joining Villanova Law, she practiced pharmaceutical litigation at Pepper Hamilton LLP in the Philadelphia office.

Tiffany is admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars. Currently, she serves as a child advocate attorney with the Support Center of Child Advocates in Philadelphia.





Debbie Walker, Recruiting and Event Coordinator, Admissions, Wake Forest University School of Law (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

Debbie Walker is the Recruiting and Event Coordinator for the Wake Forest University School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office, a position she has held since 2009. She has worked at the Law School for 21 years, previously serving as the Conference Coordinator for the Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program.

Debbie received her Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree from Salem College and her Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree from the University of Virginia.

Jonathan Wall, Law Student, Harvard University School of Law (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Jonathan Wall is a first-year student at Harvard Law School, from Raleigh, North Carolina. His particular interests are in the civil rights implications of education policy and administration. He was a founding board member of Peachtree Hope Charter School, which opened in 2010 as the largest start-up charter school in Georgia’s history. He has also worked for SABIS Educational Systems, StudentsFirst, and for the MLK Center for Nonviolent Social Change through JP Morgan’s Technology for Social Good program.

At Harvard Law School, Jonathan is an active committee member in both the Black Law Students Association and Advocates for Education (A4E), where he is working to establish A4E as a Student Practice Organization that will provide free representation for Boston public school children during suspension hearings.

Jonathan graduated from Morehouse College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Phi Beta Kappa honors, in addition to being named Morehouse’s “Man of The Year.” He then attended Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he graduated in 2013 with a M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management. During the summer before he began law school, Jonathan interned in the New York City office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP.

Upon graduating from law school, he hopes to pursue a career in education and civil rights law. In his spare time, Jonathan is involved in all things basketball, and plays for Harvard Law School’s traveling basketball team.

Caylin Young, Law Student, University of Baltimore School of Law and Vice-Chair, National Black Law Students Association (Baltimore, Maryland)

Caylin Young serves as the 2014-15 National Vice-Chair for the National Black Law Students Association, a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of over 200 chapters and 6,000 members. In this role, he supports the Chair by managing much of the internal structure of the NBLSA Board and within the organization. He further serves the Board by promoting positive Board culture and effective goal setting.





Caylin A. Young is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He attends the University of Baltimore School of Law (UB), where he is pursuing his Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions. He is also a member of the Royal Shannonhouse Honor Society which recognizes rising second-year students who have excelled at the outset of their law school careers.

Before joining the national board, Caylin served as the 1L Representative and Parliamentarian for UB’s BLSA Chapter. As an active member, he pushed for the creation of weekly study hall sessions and a study guide repository for students. He also worked with UB BLSA leadership and UB administration to form a mentoring and educational partnership with Reginald F. Lewis High School, which stands to positively impact Baltimore youths for years to come. His passion and commitment to BLSA activities at the Chapter level fueled his drive to serve as NBLSA Vice Chair.

In addition to his work with NBLSA, Caylin interned as a Legal Fellow for U.S. Senator Cory A. Booker of New Jersey during the summer of 2014. He is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Maryland State Senate President Pro Tempore Nathaniel J. McFadden. He is also an active member in the Baltimore community, serving as 2013-14 Political Director for the Baltimore City Young Democrats of America, and Secretary of his home neighborhood association in East Baltimore.

Caylin is a graduate of Baltimore City College High School (BCC) and of Hampton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. At Hampton, he was a member of the cross-country and track and field teams and President of the Mathematics Club.

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The Inaugural National HBCU Pre-Law Summit 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014North Carolina Central University School of Law

Durham, North Carolina

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

LAW SCHOOL CHOICE AND ADMISSION

TIME: 11: 15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

TITLE: How the Highly Competitive Law School Admissions Process Works and How to Make Yourself a Winning Contender That Law Schools Want to Admit

DESCRIPTION: In this panel discussion, law school admissions administrators will discuss how the admissions process works at their respective schools. They will also share the ways in which prospective law students can make themselves highly competitive law school applicants in terms of academic grades, LSAT scores, extracurricular activities, work experiences and in generally standing out amongst tough competition. They will share examples of the types of applicants they feel are winning contenders and concrete examples of the “X” or “Wow” factors they have demonstrated in their applications. They will go further than most admissions discussions and also honestly address from an insider’s point of view how their law schools view the different institutions that applicants attend. They will specifically discuss the general perceptions regarding HBCUs and whether attending one is an advantage or disadvantage, how they are considered in





terms of academic reputation, and any other issues related specifically to the consideration of having attended an HBCU as the applicant goes through the admissions process. They will also provide advice on how to thoughtfully and strategically choose the law schools to apply to.

CO-MODERATORS:

Lorenzo Azar Banks, Esq., Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Diversity Initiatives, Oklahoma City University School of Law (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Carmen Johnson, Esq., Assistant Director for Admissions and Diversity Initiatives, Stetson University School of Law (Gulfport, Florida)

PANELISTS:

Ebony F. Bryant, Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Recruitment, Duke University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Jenifer Finney, J.D., Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships, University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Kory Hawkins, Esq., Associate Director, Office of Admissions, University of California Hastings College of the Law (San Francisco, California)

Katrin Hussman Schroll, Esq., Director of Admission, University of Maryland Frances King Carey School of Law (Baltimore, Maryland)

Tiffany Southerland, Esq., Associate Director of Admissions, Villanova University School of Law (Villanova, Pennsylvania)

Debbie Walker, Recruiting and Event Coordinator, Admissions, Wake Forest University School of Law (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

LAW SCHOOL PREPARATION AND THE EXPERIENCE

TIME: 4: 15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

TITLE: From the Perspectives of Current Law Students: How to Best Prepare for the Many Challenges of the Law School Experience

DESCRIPTION: In this session, current law students will discuss why they chose to attend the law school they selected and how they prepared for the law school experience. They will share how prospective law students can best prepare themselves to handle the very real and multiple challenges that they will face as law students. There will be discussion regarding academic





preparation, the rigors of daily life as a law student, as well as the added psychological and social stresses that many Black law students attending PWI law schools must face. Those students who attended HBCUs for their undergraduate degrees will discuss the impact that the experience had on them and the difficulties of the transition to PWI law schools. Students will provide concrete strategies for successfully navigating the unique academic and social cultures of American law schools so that pre-law students will better understand how to intelligently and intentionally ready themselves for what lies ahead and how to make the most of their law school experiences.

CO-MODERATORS:

Maritza Adonis, Law Student, Charlotte School of Law and Southern Region Director, Pre-Law Division, National Black Law Students Association (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Yolanda Wesley Ingram, Esq., Director of Student Affairs, Penn State University Dickinson School of Law (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)

PANELISTS:

Starr Battle, Law Student, North Carolina Central University School of Law and President, Black Law Students Association, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Julia Bradley, Law Student, Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Janean Bryant, Law Student, Elon University School of Law (Greensboro, North Carolina)

Chauneice Davis, Law Student, Duke University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina)

Kiara Gradney, Law Student, Louisiana State University Law Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Jordan Marts Hadley, Law Student, University of Miami School of Law and Attorney General, National Black Law Students Association (Miami, Florida)

Llewingtina King, Law Student, University of North Carolina School of Law (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

Jonathan Wall, Law Student, Harvard University School of Law (Cambridge, Massachusetts)





LEGAL CAREERS

TIME: 7:10 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

TITLE: Lawyers Tell the Truth About the Realities of the Job Search, the Selection Process, and Work Expectations in the Current Legal Market

DESCRIPTION: In this panel discussion, current lawyers working in a variety of different areas will discuss what they do, the process they had to undergo in the selection process in order to earn their current position and previous legal positions, and how they chose their particular career path. They will then provide advice on what aspiring lawyers can do to increase their chances of finding legal and non-traditional jobs, how to make themselves attractive to employers in a tough legal job market, and what employers expect of attorneys in terms of work ethic and work product in maintain their positions and advance. There will also be discussion regarding how employers view degrees from HBCU undergraduate institutions as well as HBCU law schools. Panelists will also share any knowledge about opportunities that students can look into now to begin gaining valuable legal work experience prior to law school.

CO-MODERATORS:

Martha Ross-Jackson, Esq., Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development, Executive Director of the Institute for Law and the Workplace and Lecturer, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Illinois)

PANELISTS:

Kendra Brown, Esq., M.Div., LL.M., Special Assistant & Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (Washington, DC)

The Honorable Lori G. Christian, Wake County District Court Judge, 10th Judicial District (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Kenneth Ford, Esq., LL.M., Attorney, Law Office of Craig Gibbs (Jacksonville, Florida)

Tawanda Foster, Esq., Pro Bono Program Manager, Guardian Ad Litem Services Division, North Carolina Administrative Offices of the Courts (Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina)

Denaa J. Griffin, Attorney and Counselor at Law, WRG Group (Durham, North Carolina)

Dionne T. Jenkins, Esq., Staff Attorney, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

The Honorable Christina Kirk, Municipal Court Judge and Dean/Founder, Prep “U”niversity (Non-Profit Organization) (Langston, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Chris V. Rey, Esq., Mayor, Spring Lake, North Carolina (Spring Lake, North Carolina)





The Inaugural National HBCU Pre-Law Summit 2014 LAW SCHOOL & RESOURCES EXPO

Friday, September 19, 2014

North Carolina Central University School of Law Durham, North Carolina

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Roger Williams University School of Law

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Shepard Broad Law Center Nova Southeastern University

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Southern University Law Center 15 Stetson University College of Law 16

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Suffolk University Law School 17 The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Law

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University of Baltimore School of Law

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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

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University of Miami School of Law 23 Villanova University School of Law 24 Wake Forest University School of Law

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• U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools for Law” diversity index places NSU THIRD NaTIoNally, aND FIRST IN FloRIDa FoR DIveRSITy.

• employmeNT SUcceSS - 87.7% of 2013 graduates had employment within 9 months of graduation.

• National Jurist magazine places the Law Center in the Top 10 FoR baR paSS peRFoRmaNce in comparison to entering class statistics.

• SeveN DUal-DegReeS avaIlable such as J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.I.B.A., J.D./M.S. in Computer & Information Sciences.

• global oppoRTUNITIeS NSU Law offers a variety of international programs including 2 DUal J.D. eqUIvaleNT pRogRamS in Spain and Italy, 1 dual LL.M. program in the Czech Republic, 3 SemeSTeR excHaNge pRogRamS in Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic, and 4 SUmmeR abRoaD pRogRamS in Argentina, China, The Hague, and Spain.

• NSU Law Center has moRe THaN 9,000 alUmNI in 48 states and 8 countries.

• NSU Law Center is 1 oF 16 gRaDUaTe aND pRoFeSSIoNal ScHoolS aT NSU, the largest private independent university in Florida, allowing law students to take courses in a variety of subjects.

Breaking ground, Building innovation, and empowering leadership—professional preparedness for the 21st centuryAt NSU Law, students gain practical skills training and receive experiential learning through clinics, externships,

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• SeveN DUal-DegReeS avaIlable such as J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.I.B.A., J.D./M.S. in Computer & Information Sciences.

• global oppoRTUNITIeS NSU Law offers a variety of international programs including 2 DUal J.D. eqUIvaleNT pRogRamS in Spain and Italy, 1 dual LL.M. program in the Czech Republic, 3 SemeSTeR excHaNge pRogRamS in Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic, and 4 SUmmeR abRoaD pRogRamS in Argentina, China, The Hague, and Spain.

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Breaking ground, Building innovation, and empowering leadership—professional preparedness for the 21st centuryAt NSU Law, students gain practical skills training and receive experiential learning through clinics, externships,

mentoring, pro bono opportunities, and programs such as Lawyering Skills and Values and Critical Skills.

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Congratulations toNational Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc.

on your InauguralNational HBCU Pre-Law Summit.

Villanova University School of Law salutes your organization for its continued

commitment to the professional commitment to the professional and academic development of

diverse aspiring lawyers.

Villanova University School of Law, rooted in the Augustinian Catholic tradition, is dedicated to

fostering an inclusive, diverse intellectual community, ensuring that all people feel a true sense of belonging here.

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How did a sleepy town at a railroad depot turn into the mecca of tobacco named “The Bull City” and then reverse course 180 degrees and rise again as the “City of Medicine”? The historic tour of Durham is one of the most extraordinary stories you never heard.

In 1865, Union General Sherman and Confederate General Johnston negotiated the largest troop surrender of the Civil War at Bennett Place, 17 days after Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox. While 150,000 blue and grey troops were sitting around awaiting the details of surrender, they enjoyed the local “bright leaf” variety of tobacco. Post war those men wanted more, and the orders started rolling in, requests for that smooth tobacco to be sent home and the mega industry arose overnight.

Our itinerary consists of the following:

9:00 AM: Depart Doubletree hotel go directly to Stagville Plantation a 30,000 community where over 900 enslaved people lived & worked. Next downtown and conduct the downtown loop including drive by of the warehouse district, Pearl Cotton Mill, Old Durham Athletic Park, Royal Performing Arts/Carolina Theater, Black Wall Street, Main Street, DPAC, ATC & Bulls Baseball. Lunch stop at American Tobacco Historic District.

Next Duke Campus with the Chapel for the next hour. Return to American Tobacco Campus for brief walk through and historical relevance. Lunch

The money that tobacco brought into the local economy built many institutions that drive today’s economy, including Duke University. Originally Trinity College, the school made plans to move its campus to Raleigh until Washington Duke outbid them and together with Julian S. Carr,





enticed the college to relocate to Durham instead in 1892. We’ll take a quick tour of the striking neo-Gothic campus and then see the highlight, North Carolina’s second most visited tourist attraction, the amazing Duke Chapel.

Ironically, Duke University has become a major nationally recognized medical hub which brings the tale full circle from war to tobacco to the science and medical research based economy that drives present-day Durham.

Approximate Duration: 5 hours – 10:00AM to 3:00PM Departure from Doubletree Hotel and return.

Inclusions:

• Private transportation with professional guide throughout • Walking guided tours of Historic Stagville, American Tobacco Campus, Duke Chapel, Black Wallstreet • Chilled bottled water per guest included • Lots of diversity, culture, cuisine, arts and more…high value educational & quality experience.





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