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NEWSLETTER

October 2026

Dear Langston Family,

September was another productive month for Langston. Our September 2 Donor and Sponsor Appreciation Event gave us an opportunity to thank those whose support makes our work possible. On September 20, our Entertainment and Sports Law and In-House Counsel Committees brought members and friends together for a very well attended “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports: A Night at the Arena.”

Our Criminal Law Committee followed with its phenomenal “Criminal Law 101: No Hooks, Just Bars” panel on September 24. Thank you to the organizers and panelists for sharing their knowledge and experience.

We also congratulate our partners at Black Women Lawyers on their September 26 installation and salute honorees Theresa Cropper, Justice Audrey B. Collins (Ret.), and Rhea Ricard. We look forward to continuing our work with our sibling bar association BWLLA.

Also, October 3, Langston partnered with First African Methodist Episcopal Church for another successful free legal clinic and Know Your Rights seminar, offering legal consultations, expungement assistance, and will preparation. Thank you to the attorneys and volunteers who devoted their time to serving our community.

Please join us for the programs ahead:

• October 10: Know Your Rights, Know Your Judges, presented by our Criminal Law Committee and the LA County Black Public Defenders’ Association.
• October 17: The Al Jenkins Langston Law Institute’s Basic and Advanced Jury Trial Skills program.
• October 19: Langston Scholarship Launch Event.
• October 20: Our Legislation Committee’s The Fight for Civil Rights Continues and Power at the Polls presentations.
• October 22: The New Script, addressing media, intellectual property, and dealmaking in the merger era.
• October 27: Our General Membership and Election Meeting. Please make sure your dues are current so you can participate in electing our 2027 leadership.
• October 28: Our Election Protection event at Drobe Stogies, in partnership with The National Bar Association, Region IX, California Association of Black lawyers and Black Women Lawyers.

Also, mark your calendars for our 34th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 7 at Hotel Indigo.

Our commitment to professional excellence, civil rights, and community service requires continued involvement from all of us. Attend a program, mentor a student, join a committee, or volunteer your time. Thank you to our board, committees, members, and supporters for continuing to move Langston forward.

Onward and upward,

Ludlow B. Creary II, Esq.

President

The John M. Langston Bar Association

JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE

Call for Judicial Candidates & Committee Volunteers

The Langston Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluations Committee supports the advancement of a highly qualified and representative judiciary by evaluating candidates seeking judicial appointment and providing recommendations to the Governor’s Office. Through a fair, thorough, and confidential process, the Committee assesses candidates’ qualifications, experience, integrity, temperament, and commitment to equal justice and the fair administration of the law.

SEEKING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

Langston members and other candidates who have applied for judicial appointment and are interested in being interviewed and evaluated by the Committee are encouraged to contact Co-Chairs Bernie Brown and James Sargent. The Committee welcomes the opportunity to meet with candidates and provide Langston’s perspective and recommendation as part of the judicial appointments process.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Committee is actively seeking Langston members to participate in candidate interviews and the evaluation process. This is an important opportunity to contribute directly to Langston’s voice in the judicial selection process and help ensure that outstanding candidates receive thoughtful and meaningful consideration.

We need your participation. Members from all practice areas and levels of experience are encouraged to volunteer. A broad cross-section of perspectives strengthens the Committee’s work and the quality of its evaluations.

Interested in being evaluated or volunteering?

Please contact Bernie Brown (bernicerambodog@yahoo.com) or James Sargent (jsargent@glaserweil.com), Co-Chairs, Judicial Evaluations Committee.

Registration Opening Soon!

LAST OPPORTUNTITY TO PURCHASE EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!!

(Early Bird rate will end Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 11:59pm)

Early Bird Ticket Sales are Coming to an End Soon!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Still Available!

Celebrate with Us at the

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Early Bird rate will end Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 11:59pm.

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

Kutak Rock LLP

Litigation Associate Attorney – Los Angeles

University of California (UC - Legal)

Principal Counsel, Core Litigation

City of Oakland

Deputy City Attorney III

Deputy City Attorney IV

City of Oakland

Paralegal - Exempt Limited Duration Employee

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

Deputy District Attorney II

Deputy District Attorney III

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

Senior Attorney

Disability Rights California | Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

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

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 / 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, INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

To empower leadership, advance the professional development of its membership, and promote the administration of justice in the Black community and the community at large.

Join a Langston Committee

Langston’s impact is driven by the work of our committees, and we invite all members to get involved. Committees include Corporate Firm Network, Scholarship, Outreach & Community Action, Legislation, Education & Programming, Membership, Judicial Nominations & Endorsements, Finance, Young Lawyers, Hall of Fame, Historian, Intellectual Property, Bench & Bar Coalition, Social Media & Public Relations, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, Hospitality, In-House Counsel, Langston Law Institute, Law Student Outreach, Youth Outreach, and Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships.

Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and actively contribute to Langston’s mission. If you are interested in joining a committee, please email info@langstonbar.org.

John M. Langston Bar Association

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