The John M. Langston Bar Association has hosted numerous programs and activities and has provided services that have benefited its membership, the legal community and individuals who find themselves without legal representation or an advocate. Below is an illustrative list of programs, activities and services provided by our dedicated Board of Directors and supported by our general membership and generous sponsors throughout the years:

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• Annual Scholarships Awarded to Law Students

• Young Attorney and Law Student Mentorship Program

• Free California Bar Exam Tutorial Preparation Courses offered twice a year

• Youth and the Law Know Your Rights Seminar at Local Schools

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition

• Young Lawyers 101 Continuing Education Series

• Voting Rights Act - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and Examination of Strategies for Moving Forward

• Young Lawyers Career Expo with Panel Discussions, Networking and Résumé Acceptance

• Know Your Rights Community Forum on Police Brutality

• Women at the Table Panel Series (co-sponsored with Lim, Ruger and Kim LLP)

• Young Lawyers Speed Mentoring Networking Reception

• Annual Langston Law Institute Full-Day CLE Program

• Courtroom Etiquette CLE

• Judicial Appointment Process Seminar with Joshua Groban, Senior Advisor for Policy and Appointments to the Office of the Governor seminar

• Annual Indispensable Associate 101 Workshop for Summer Associates and Junior Attorneys

• Judicial Officer Candidate Evaluations

• John M. Langston Bar Association Hall of Fame Induction Gala

• Corporate Firm Network Committee’s (CFN) Annual Summer Dinner to honor African-American Summer Associates, Clerks, and Interns

• Discussion with OJ Simpson attorney Carl Douglas regarding People v. OJ Simpson Television Miniseries

• Pro Bono Legal Clinics in Inglewood and Compton

• Langston Bar Association’s Day of Giving where Langston members volunteer at the Los Angeles

• Regional Food Bank assembling food packages for low income seniors, women with infants, and children in Los Angeles County

• Networking Events and Mixers

• Past Presidents & Judges Reception

• Lifetime Members Brunch

• Young Lawyers Summer Soirée

• Meet And Greet Lunches for Young Lawyers and Law Students

• Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive

• Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles Just Neighbor Award Recipient