This Diversity Month event, recorded on January 13, 2011, featured lawyers from ethnic minority groups who spoke to students about working in different areas of law. Lawyers from government, academia, public interest, traditional law firm, non-traditional law firms were invited. Speakers included Harpreet Chahal, Glenn McKeon, and Oscar Alcantara.
Charlotte Walker-Said is a Human Rights Lecturer at the University of Chicago and an African historian by training. Recently, her research has focused on gender, religion, governance, and economic expansion in West and Equatorial Africa.
Neighbors and BLSA will be hosting a panel on public education on Tuesday, November 8. The following questions are a sample of the issues that will be discussed:
What does law have to do with education/education reform?
The Salem House Food Pantry of the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
We REALLY need your help. An unprecedented number of families are visiting the pantry this season. While you are enjoying fall study break, please consider buying a few cans of food for families in need.
BLSA celebrates Earl B. Dickerson week at the Law School by bringing in Dr. Christopher Manning from Loyola University Chicago to speak about the man, his career, and his impact.
This panel of Chicago attorneys from the Black Women Lawyer's Association was recorded on April 14, 2011, and sponsored bt the Black Law Students Association. Participants included:
This panel, recorded on April 7, 2011, was sponsored by the Black Law Students Association and featured four Paul Hastings attorneys. Prof. Randolph Stone was the moderator.
