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Announcement & Upcoming Programs
March 6, 2026
| | "Continuing Our Legacy of Excellence." | | |
Congratulations to Segun Aluko, Esq., Langston Entertainment Law Committee Co-chair on his election to partnership at Sheppard Mullin Richer & Hampton LLP effective March 2, 2026.
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Segun Aluko Esq. Message:
I am honored to share that, effective March 2, 2026, I have been elected to partnership at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues and mentors whose support and collaboration have made this milestone possible.
As Co-Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Committee of the John M. Langston Bar Association, I remain committed to advancing excellence, equity, and professional development within the entertainment and sports law community. I am especially thankful to my co-chair, Chika Apakama, for her outstanding collaboration, leadership, and partnership in advancing the Committee’s work.
I look forward to continuing our efforts to support attorneys, foster meaningful dialogue on emerging industry issues, and create opportunities for the next generation of legal talent. I am grateful to the Association for its continued leadership and community, and I look forward to contributing further to our shared mission in this new capacity.
Best,
Segun
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46th Gertrude E. Rush Conference and Awards Gala
San Diego, CA | March 26-29, 2026
The Gertrude Rush Conference & Awards is one of the National Bar Association’s most inspiring traditions. It honors the legacy of Gertrude Elzora Durden Rush, the first African American woman admitted to the Iowa bar and the only woman among the NBA’s founders.
Each year, this signature event gathers visionaries, legal pioneers, and community leaders to celebrate those who carry forward Rush’s spirit of excellence, resilience, and unyielding commitment to justice. Through thought-provoking sessions, powerful keynotes, and the prestigious Gertrude Rush Awards Gala, the conference uplifts today’s champions of civil rights while preparing tomorrow’s leaders of the profession.
Set against the backdrop of San Diego, the 2025 Gertrude Rush Conference will not only honor history, it will make history. Join us as we celebrate trailblazers, confront today’s challenges, and chart a bold course for the future.
Full Board Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2025, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM PST.
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