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August 2026

"Continuing Our Legacy of Excellence."

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 President's Message

Dear Langston Family,


July was another strong month of service and excellence for the John M. Langston Bar Association.


On July 12, our Youth Outreach Committee joined Legally Black in presenting an Intellectual Property Workshop entitled The Brilliant Young Women of The Links, Incorporated. The program introduced participants to the fundamentals of trademarks, copyrights, and patents and encouraged them to see themselves as future entrepreneurs and innovators.


On July 16, the Corporate Firm Network hosted its Summer Speaker Series Dinner featuring Heather Anderson, Vice President at ESPN. Heather shared valuable insights from her professional journey and offered thoughtful guidance on leadership.


On July 22, Langston partnered with the Muslim Bar Association of Southern California and the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California to present The Road to the Bench: A Conversation on Judicial Appointments and Public Service. The program featured Langston Past President Judge Altus Hudson, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary Adam Hoffman, and other distinguished speakers who provided practical insight into judicial service and the appointments process.


We closed the month with Langston's participation in the National Bar Association's 101st National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, where attorneys and judges from across the country gathered to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, pursue professional development, and advance the cause of equal justice.


August promises to be equally active. We look forward to our Summer Soirée on Saturday, August 8, as well as two Know Your Rights events in the City of Inglewood on Saturday, August 15, and Saturday, August 29.


Please review this newsletter for additional details about these upcoming events.


Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Langston. Together, we will continue our legacy of excellence through service, leadership, and advocacy.


Best regards,


Ludlow B. Creary II, Esq.

President

The John M. Langston Bar Association

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Student Scholarships to Support California's Future Legal Professionals:


Applications are now being accepted by California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) for its 2026 Justice Pathways Scholarships and Future Jurist Scholarships. Last year, more than $50,000 was awarded by CLF to help students meet the financial demands of a legal education. 


If you are a current law school student or an undergraduate student with a strong interest in a legal education, we encourage you to learn more and apply by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/4mLlu2I

 Recap of Events

2026 National Bar Association Gala, Nashville, TN

July 25 - 31, 2026

Co-Sponsored Event
The Road to the Bench: A Conversation on

Judicial Appointments and Public Service

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Corporate Firm Network Summer Speaker Series Dinner

Thursday, July 16, 2026


Thanks to everyone who attended our Corporate Firm Network Summer Speaker Series Dinner on July 16! Heather Anderson, Vice President at ESPN, provided valuable career insights in a dialogue with moderator Stephanie Roberts of Allen Matkins and enterprising young lawyers. 


Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Allen Matkins and Gold Sponsor Greenberg Glusker. Food, wine and vibes courtesy of @sanantoniowinery

Langston Bar Association Youth Outreach Committee sponsored an Intellectual Property Workshop for the Brilliant Young Women of The Links, Incorporated, in collaboration with LegallyBlack

Sunday, July 12, 2026


During the workshop, our Youth Outreach Co-Chair, taught students the fundamentals of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. The students then applied what they learned by creating their own brand concept for either an energy drink or a mobile app while exploring the principles of trademark distinctiveness.


Langston also provided Starbucks gift cards and candy to reward the students for their enthusiastic participation and creative presentations. It was inspiring to see the students’ innovation, critical thinking, and excitement as they brought their ideas to life.

 Job Opportunities

UCLA School of Law

Project Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships for the Institute for Technology, Law & Policy (ITLP) at UCLA School of Law

San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Consumer Protection Unit

Deputy District Attorney I-26392907

Deputy District Attorney II

Deputy District Attorney III

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Senior Attorney


Unit: Youth Practice Group

Office Location: Remote (Must live in California)

Employment Status: Regular; Exempt; Full-time

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2


Unit: Advocacy and Community Engegement (ACE)

Office Location: Remote (Must live in California)

Employment Status: Regular; non-exempt; Full-time

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Attorney (Senior) - Equal Access and Housing


Unit: Equal Access and Housing

Office Location: Remote (Must live in California)

Employment Status: Regular; Exempt; Full-time

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Staff Attorney / Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2


LOCATION: 150 Amber Grove Drive, Chico (FAR NORTHERN REGIONAL CENTER), eligible for hybrid schedule with minimum of 2 days/week in office

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Staff Attorney / Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2


LOCATION: 201 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 100-C (TRI-COUNTIES REGIONAL CENTER) eligible for hybrid schedule with minimum of 2 days/week in office 

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Staff Attorney / Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2 (Bilingual-English/Spanish)


LOCATION: 12501 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California (HARBOR REGIONAL CENTER), eligible for hybrid schedule with minimum of 2 days/week in office  

Disability Rights California | Administration - Human Resources

Supervising Attorney

University of California (UC)

UC Legal - Office of the President - Oakland, California

PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

University of California (UC)

UC Legal - Office of the President - Oakland, California

PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

University of California (UC)

UC Legal - Office of General Counsel - Oakland, California

SPECIAL COUNSEL, HEALTH AFFAIRS, PRIVACY, & DATA PROTECTION

California State University Northridge (CSUN)

Assistant Professor - Department of Business Law #27-01

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County of Los Angeles

Deputy Public Defender I - Emergency Appointment/Homeless Initiative

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Kutak Rock LLP

Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance – Multiple Locations

Inner City Law Center

Staff Attorney - Benefits

Inner City Law Center

Staff Attorney - Tenant Defense Project

United States District Court, Central District of California

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives — (Download)

Please send completed applications no later than June 15, 2026, to LawyerReps_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov

Children’s Legal Services (San Diego)

Staff Attorney — (Download)

HACLA 

Senior Staff Attorney - Housing Services

City of Oakland Employment Opportunity 

Deputy City Attorney II or III, General Government & Finance 

Counts Law Firm

Associate Attorney (Entry Level) - Los Angeles, CA

Counts Law Firm

Part-Time Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

Current Job Opportunities

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