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NEWSLETTER
September 2026
| | "Continuing Our Legacy of Excellence." | | |
Dear Langston Family,
As we enter September, I am grateful for the commitment and generosity that continue to move our Association forward. Our theme, “Continuing Our Legacy of Excellence,” comes to life through the members, partners, and supporters who give their time and resources to strengthen our profession and serve our communities.
This month, our Sponsors and Donors Appreciation Event provided an opportunity to thank those whose investments make our work possible. From supporting scholarships for deserving law students to sustaining our programming and community outreach, their generosity helps turn Langston’s mission into meaningful opportunities. To every sponsor and donor: thank you for believing in our work and helping us carry it forward.
September also brings an opportunity to celebrate our sibling organization, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, at its installation on September 26. We congratulate its incoming leadership and distinguished honorees, Theresa Cropper, Justice Audrey B. Collins (Ret.), and Rhea Ricard. Our continuing collaboration with BWL reflects the strength of our shared commitment to connection, service, and the advancement of Black lawyers.
As we approach the final months of the year, I encourage each of you to remain involved. Attend a program, join a committee, mentor a law student, or introduce a colleague to Langston. The relationships we build today help prepare the leaders who will carry this Association into the future.
Our legacy also calls us to stand firmly for equal justice, opportunity, and the dignity of the communities we serve. Whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, the ballot box or through community service, each of us has a role in fulfilling that responsibility.
Thank you for the privilege of serving as your President. I look forward to all we will accomplish together this fall.
Onward and upward,
Ludlow B. Creary II, Esq.
President
The John M. Langston Bar Association
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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.
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Volunteers Also Needed For The Above Event!
We need volunteers to help pass out flyers, assist with pro-bono will preparation (no experience necessary), manage attendee intake and waivers, guide participants to relevant community partner stations, and conduct 10–15 minute consultations to triage legal needs and provide community resources.
Interested people can email Chris Martin, Esq. at
cdmartinlaw@gmail.com or can text at (323) 359-2211. Thanks!
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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
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Langston Donor & Sponsor Appreciation Event
Tuesday, September 2, 2026
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Langston Happy Hour Mixer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Co-Sponsored Event
Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California 2026 Summer Reception
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Co-Sponsored Event
In Celebration of US 250 - We The People - Know Your Rights
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Co-Sponsored Event
Young Lawyers Committee's Present: Summer Soiree In LA Brunch!
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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University of California (UC - Legal)
Principal Counsel, Core Litigation
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San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Consumer Protection Unit
Deputy District Attorney II
Deputy District Attorney III
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Disability Rights California | Administration - Human Resources
Supervising Attorney
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University of California (UC)
UC Legal - Office of the President - Oakland, California
PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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University of California (UC)
UC Legal - Office of the President - Oakland, California
PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
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University of California (UC)
UC Legal - Office of General Counsel - Oakland, California
SPECIAL COUNSEL, HEALTH AFFAIRS, PRIVACY, & DATA PROTECTION
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Become a Langston
Member or Lifetime Member
Questions?
Contact Membership Chair, Kim Toney
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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.
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