NEBLSA Convention Booklet 2011

Building on Excellence Equipping you with the tools to fulfill your destiny

NEBLSA Striving to Balance Since 1968.

Northeast Black Law Students Association

Regional Convention

January 26-30, 2011

Mashantucket, CT

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Letter from Regional Chair .............................................................................................2

Convention Schedule ........................................................................................................3

College Student Division Schedule ................................................................................11

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Schedule ..............................................12

Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Schedule .............................................13

NEBLSA Executive Board Biographies ........................................................................14

NEBLSA 2010 – 2011 Chapter Presidents ....................................................................18

NEBLSA Upcoming Programming ...............................................................................19

Convention Sponsors ......................................................................................................21

Table of Contents

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Shetera Patterson

CHAIR

University of Connecticut School of Law

Alycia Huckabey

VICE CHAIR

New York Law School

Ashley Elem

SECRETARY

Hofstra University School of Law

Garrett Barmore

TREASURER

Albany Law School

Lynna Cobrall

CNNE SUB-REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Harvard Law School

LeeAnn Silva

CONNECTICUT SUB-REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Charita Walcott

NY METRO SUB-REGIONAL DIRECTOR

New York Law School

Aikeem Cooper

UPSTATE NY SUB-REGIONAL DIRECTOR

University of Buffalo School of Law

Kristine Saul

FREDERICK DOUGLASS MOOT COURT

COMPETITION DIRECTOR

Columbia Law School

Marsha Beckford

THURGOOD MARSHALL MOCK TRIAL

COMPETITION DIRECTOR


Isis Davidson

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING


Edwyn Macelus

COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR

New York Law School

Mikos Theodule

ATTORNEY GENERAL


Basannya Babumba

COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION DIRECTOR

Roger Williams University School of Law

Nyasha Foy

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

New York Law School

Israel Burns

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Rutgers University School of Law

Amanda Johnson

CORPORATE RELATIONS DIRECTOR


Brionna Denby

HISTORIAN


Anthony Shannon

JOB FAIR COORDINATOR


Kendra Brown

CONVENTION COORDINATOR

Vermont Law School

NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

NORTHEAST REGION WWW.NBLSA.ORG/NEBLSA

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January 26, 2011

Dear NEBLSA Members and Supporters,

Welcome to the to the Northeast Black Law Students Association’s 2011 Regional convention.

On behalf of the entire Regional Board, we thank you for joining us in Mashantucket, CT. Our

theme, Building on Excellence: Equipping You with Tools to Fulfill Your Destiny” is a reflection

of our region’s legacy and our commitment to developing members’ potential.

The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) was established in 1968 and is the

largest student-run organization in America with 6000 members at law schools across the

country. The Northeast region (NEBLSA) is comprised of 8 states including, Connecticut,

Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Northern New Jersey, Rhode Island, and

Vermont. The Northeast Region is 32 chapters strong.

In 2010, Northeast members sought to preserve our Legacy of Empowerment by Building on the

Excellence the Northeast is known to produce. After committing to the professional

development and academic development of our members this year, the Northeast held our

Summer Happy Hour series to foster networking among our members. Our region hosted the

largest NBLSA job fair in August, 2010, resulting in interview callbacks and job offers for many

participating members. Our region also hosted the largest Academic Retreat and Law School

Symposium held at Harvard Law School in October, 2010. Through all programming, the

Northeast has remained committed to the community at large, carrying out the P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S.

initiative. The Northeast also significantly improved our outreach to alumni and implemented a

means for students and alumni to interact through our alumni receptions. In addition, the

Northeast has implemented several new social events for members to relax and interact.

The Regional Convention is our largest event of the year. It consists of a series of workshops,

panel discussions, networking receptions, and community service events. In addition, the

regional rounds of the National Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial and Fredrick Douglass Moot

Court Competitions will take place. We hope that your experience here will motivate you to

continue building on the excellence that is you, continue the legacy and continue to carry out the

mission and goals of NEBLSA as a member and beyond.

I look forward to meeting all of you at the panels, community events, and networking receptions

planned for you during this Convention. Please also join the Northeast Region as we make our

way to the Rocky Mountain Region for the 43rd

annual National Convention in Houston, Texas,

March 9 – 13, 2011.

Lastly, I am happy to announce that NEBLSA will host its annual Convention of 2012 in the

NYC Metro Sub-Region at the Westchester Renaissance Hotel. Please plan to join us!

Sincerely,

Shetera Patterson

Northeast Regional Chair, 2010 – 2011

National Black Law Students Association

http://www.nblsa.org/neblsa

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All scheduling is subject to time, location and subject matter changes. Please check the television in your room daily for

updates to program scheduling.

Convention Schedule

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration

Location: Celebrity Registration Desk

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception

Location: Celebrity BHIJK

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Competition Meetings (Mandatory)

Locations: Red Carpet (Mock Trial)

Celebrity C (Moot Court)

10: 00 PM – 12:00 AM Movie Night with NEBLSA

Location: Bravo

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Zumba Exercise Class

Location: Star Room

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast

Location: Celebrity A

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration


9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Preliminary Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Rounds

Preliminary Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Rounds

A looping shuttle service will be available for competitors who wish to

return to the hotel and Convention after elimination

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Community Service Project

Locations: New London Middle-Intermediate School

Orientation will take place at 8:00 AM in Celebrity A

Buses depart to project site promptly at 8:30 AM

Transportation will be provided

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Career Fair

Location: Celebrity BHIJK

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Careers in Government Panel

Location: Celebrity EFG

Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Marine Corp.

NAVY JAG

United States Attorneys Office

Interested in working for the Government? What type of work do Government lawyers do? How do you prepare

today for a career in Government tomorrow? Attend this panel to find out.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Elections Information Session

Location: EFG

NBLSA members interested in serving on the Regional Board for the 2011 – 2012 year should plan to attend this

session. The NEBLSA Executive Board will provide an overview of the available positions and the elections

process. Questions about elections may be addressed during this session.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Plenary


7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Casino Night

Location: Premier GH

Join NEBLSA for an evening of glamour, networking, table games, and your chance to win unbelievable prizes.

Convention Schedule

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Friday, January 28, 2011


Location: Celebrity B



7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration


8:00 am - 6:00 pm Preliminary Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Rounds

Preliminary Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Rounds

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NEBLSA Community Service Initiative: DKMS Bone Marrow Drive

Location: Celebrity HI

In 2009, a BLSA member attracted national attention for his diagnosis of Leukemia and need for a bone marrow

transplant. Yes, this disease affects us! Patients in need of bone marrow transplants are most likely to find a

matching donor within their own ethnic group. Because of the low number of minority donors on the donor registry,

the chance of minority patients finding their match is less than 20%. Register with DKMS by stopping by for a

simple cheek swab and a chance to save a life!

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plenary – Officer Reports, Amendments to Bylaws and Constitution, and

Other Business


Last chance for candidate nominations from the floor

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & Chapter of the Year Interviews

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Red Carpet B

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM A Whole New World: The Ins and Outs of Business Etiquette

Location: Bravo

So you have the grades and maybe even the professional experience that landed you an interview and maybe even an

offer. But how do you exude professionalism? Should you order a glass of wine during your call-back lunch if the

partner does? Should you allow your boss to enter the cab before you or do you enter and slide over first? Can you

just skip the summer programs your employer has scheduled because the other students are annoying? Where is the

bread plate and which set of glasses are yours? Attend this panel to find the answers to these questions and many

more!

Convention Schedule

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Friday, January 28, 2011 (continued)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM I’m going to be a lawyer and I am in debt. Help!

Graduate Leverage – Ryan Nofsinger

Location: Bravo

The expertise of Graduate Leverage is undeniable. The company conducts research on the student loan industry. Join

this discussion for an analysis of your loan companies, guidance on how you should approach consolidation, which

loans should be included or excluded in a consolidation to maximize your savings, and what you can do to relieve

the pressure of repayment.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Luncheon – The Importance of Public Service


Keynote Speaker: Gail Hardy, State’s Attorney - Hartford

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Legal Recruitment and Diversity Panel: Navigating the Legal Field


Ayanna Ryans, Kelly, Drye & Warren LLP

Christine Jean-Louis, President – George W. Crawford Black Bar Association

Peter Wilson, Day Pitney LLP

Attorneys committed to advancing diversity weigh in on the importance of recruitment of diverse attorneys.

This discussion will cover efforts to attract diverse candidates, diversity programs, how diverse attorneys play a

role in recruiting, and what you can do to become the diverse talent many organizations are seek to hire.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Diversity in Clerkships: How to Make the Cut and How to Shine


Christine Jean-Louis

The opportunity to clerk for a judge is an incredible and rewarding experience. Those interested in applying for

clerkships should join this panel for a discussion on what it takes to gain an interview with a judge, what it takes to

obtain the position, and what it takes to excel in the role of law clerk.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Advice Hour


Are you interested in a topic that is not addressed in this Convention agenda? Do you have personal questions better

addressed privately in an informal setting? Join our advice hour for the chance to speak one-on-one with attorneys

who are here for you.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Alumni Reception and Mashantucket Pequot Museum Tour

Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum

Looping shuttle will be available

The museum is a short drive on the Foxwoods property

Address: 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338

9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Social Event: Shrine Lounge

Cost of Admission is not included in Convention Registration

Guestlist will be available and payment will be accepted at Registration

Cost includes admission and access to NEBLSA’s VIP section

Convention Schedule

Convention Schedule

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Saturday, January 29, 2011



8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration




9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Competitions: Final Rounds

Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Professional Development Workshop: Stress Management


Gina Walcott – Lawyers for Concerned Lawyers

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM College Student Division Programming

Location: Celebrity D

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Networking: Building Your Brand Workshop


Paula Edgar – Principal, PGE LLC

Yolanda Young – On Being A Black Lawyer

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Career Panels: Session I

In-House Counsel


Uchente Emuleomo, Prudential

Intellectual Property

Location: Bravo

Symone Redwine, McCarter & English

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Luncheon


Rachael Rollins, United State’s Attorney’s Office

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Saturday, January 29, 2011(continued)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Career Panels: Session II

Sports and Entertainment Law Panel


Ken Gordon – ESPN

John Kellogg – Berklee School of Music

James Walker – Walker and Associates

Employment and Labor Law Panel

Location: Bravo

Terri Craig, Deputy Regional Director – National Labor Relations Board

Tokunbo Akinbajo, Associate – Jackson Lewis

Christopher Kwok, Mediator – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Plenary – Elections

Location: Premier GH

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pre-Gala Reception

Location: Celebrity Pre-Function

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Awards Gala


11:00 PM – 2:00 AM After Party

Location: Premier EF

DJ Dallas Green

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

9:30 AM -11:00 AM Morning Inspirational Breakfast


11:00 AM - 12:00 PM NEBLSA Executive Board Transition Meeting


All elected officers are required to attend this meeting as well as any individuals interested in being appointed to

available positions on the 2011-2012 NEBLSA Executive Board.

*All scheduling is subject to time and subject matter changes.

Convention Schedule

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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Zumba Exercise Class


8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast


8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration


10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Personal Statement Workshop


Rebecca Flanagan, J.D., M.A.

University of Connecticut, Director of Pre-law Planning and Programming

Description: This workshop will cover the construction of the personal statement. The personal statement is a

written piece that is used by law school applicants and reviewed by law school admissions officers. Attendees

will gain some vital information about what makes a good statement and what makes a statement dysfunctional.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Mock Criminal Law Class


Kaaryn Gustafson, Professor of Law

University of School of Law

Description: Attendees will participate in an interactive mock law school class taught by an actual law professor.

Students are expected to have prepared for the class beforehand by reading and briefing the assigned case. A list

of participant names will be provided to the professor and students will be subject to being called on by the professor. During the mock classroom experience, participants will be able to experience first-hand the Socratic

method of class discussion as a learning tool

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12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Luncheon


Rachael Rollins, United States Attorney’s Office

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Career Panels*

Sports and Entertainment Law Panel


Ken Gordon, ESPN

John Berklee, Berklee School of Music

James Walker, Walker and Associates

Employment and Labor Law Panel

Location: Bravo

Tokunbo Akinbajo, Associate – Jackson Lewis

Richard Kwok, Mediator – EEOC, NYC Region

Terri Craig, Deputy Regional Director, National Labor Relations Board

College Student Division Schedule

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Saturday, January 29, 2011 (continued)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Dissecting the LSAT


Dr. Vernon W. Jeffrey, Esq. Pre-Health Advisor

Lehman College of the City University of New York

Description: This workshop will provide students with an understanding of the structure and purpose of the LSAT

and instructions on how to properly study for the exam.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pre-Gala Reception

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Awards Banquet and Gala


11:00 PM – 2:00 AM After Dark**


Featuring DJ Dallas Greene

*College Student Division attendees will also join NEBLSA members at these panels.

**College Students may only attend After Dark if over 21

***All scheduling is subject to time and subject matter changes.

College Student Division Schedule

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Competition Location:

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail

Mashantucket, CT 06338

Wednesday, January 26, 2011:

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Competition Meeting

Location: Red Carpet



8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot Museum

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Preliminary Round I

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Preliminary Round II




9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Quarter Final Round

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Semi-Final Round




9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Final Rounds

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition

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Competition Locations:

Preliminary, Quarter-final, Semi-final Rounds:

Grand Pequot Hotel Tower

39 Westerly Road


Final Rounds:

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail


Wednesday, January 26, 2011:

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Competition Meeting

Location: Celebrity C



8:30 AM – 10:10 AM Preliminary Round IA

11:00 AM – 12:40 PM Preliminary Round IB

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:40 PM Preliminary Round IIA

3: 30 PM – 5:10 PM Preliminary Round IIB



8:30 AM – 10:10 AM Preliminary Round IIIA

11:00 AM – 12:40 AM Preliminary Round IIIB

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:10 PM Sweet Sixteen Round

5:00 PM – 6:40 PM Quarter-Final Round


7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast


9:00 AM – 10:40 AM Semi-Final Rounds

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Final Round

Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition

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SHETERA PATTERSON, Regional Chair

Shetera Patterson is from of Los Angeles, CA. She holds a B.S. in Criminology from the University of

LaVerne. Before attending law school, Shetera worked for Verizon for four years as a Senior Manager. She

previously served as an IL delegate and Historian on her local BLSA executive board, and Connecticut Sub-

Regional Director on the NEBLSA executive board. Shetera is a 3L at the University of Connecticut School

of Law, and has plans to pursue a career in litigation. She can be reached at [email protected]

ALYCIA HUCKABEY, Vice-Chair

Alycia Huckabey is from West Haven, Connecticut. She holds Sociology and African American Studies

degrees from Fordham University- Rose Hill. Before attending law school, she worked as a paralegal in a

business law firm. Alycia has served as the chapter president to the New York Law School BLSA. She

intends to enter the sports industry upon graduation. Alycia can be reached at [email protected].

ASHLEY ELEM, Secretary

Ashley Renee’ Elem is from Chicago, IL and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from DePaul

University. She worked as a Real Estate Manager before attending law school. Ashley is a 3L at Hofstra

Univerisity and plans to pursue a legal career in health law or corporate litigation. Ashley can be reached at

[email protected]

GARRETT BARMORE, Treasurer

Garrett Barmore is a native of Albany, New York. He holds B.A. degrees in Criminal Justice and Africana

Studies from SUNY Albany where he graduated magna cum laude. Garrett is a 2L at Albany Law School and

can be reached at [email protected].

KENDRA BROWN, Convention Coordinator

Kendra Brown is a native of Northern Virginia. She completed her undergraduate education at Hampton

University where she received a B.A. in Political Science. After completing her undergraduate education,

Kendra completed her Master of Divinity degree at Howard University School of Divinity.

Prior to attending law school, Kendra coordinated the Hampton University Minister’s Conference and

ultimately worked as a Scheduler in the U.S. Congress. Currently, Kendra is a second year law student at

Vermont Law School (VLS) and serves as the VLS BLSA Chapter President, NBLSA Congressional Liaison

Specialist, and NEBLSA Regional Convention Coordinator. Kendra can be reached at

[email protected]

AMANDA JOHNSON, Director of Corporate Relations

Amanda D. Johnson is from Pensacola, FL and holds an A.B. in History from Dartmouth College. Amanda

worked as a Compliance Officer and Business Development Associate before attending law school. Amanda

attends University of Connecticut School of Law and looks forward to pursuing a career as an attorney after

graduation. Amanda can be reached at [email protected].

Executive Board Biographies

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ISRAEL BURNS, Parliamentarian

Israel Adam Burns is from Brooklyn, NY and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College-CUNY.

Prior to attending law school, Israel worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP. Israel attends Rutgers School of

Law-Newark and has served as the Parliamentarian of his BLSA chapter. After law school, Israel will pursue

a career with the U.S. Department of Labor. He can be reached at [email protected].

LYNNA COBRALL, New England Sub-Regional Director

Lynna Cobrall is from St. Croix, Virgin Islands and received a BBA in Management and a BA in Spanish for

International Trade from Andrews University in Michigan. Before attending law school, she worked as a

program analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General. Lynna attends Harvard

Law School and served as a BLSA representative during her 1L year. She plans to pursue a career in

international trade and energy law. Lynna can be reached at [email protected].

KRISTINE SAUL, Frederic Douglass Moot Court Competition Director

Kristine Saul is from West Orange, NJ and received both her B.A. and M.A. in Africana Studies from New

York University. She currently attends Columbia Law School and previously served as the president of her

local BLSA. After graduation, Kristine intends to pursue a career in corporate law. She can be reached

at [email protected].

BRIONNA DENBY, Historian

Brionna L. Denby is from Wilmington, Delaware and holds a B.A. in Economics from Spelman College.

Before attending law school, Brionna worked as a High School Special Education and Economics Teacher in

Atlanta. Brionna intends on pursuing a career in Education Law or Elder Law. She is a 2L at Hofstra Law

School and can be reached at [email protected]

ANTHONY SHANNON, Job Fair Coordinator

Anthony Shannon is from Bridgeport, Connecticut and holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from North

Carolina A&T University. Anthony worked as an I.T. Associate at United Technologies before attending law

school. Anthony is a 3L at University of Connecticut School of Law. He has previously served as the BLSA

Community Service Chair and is currently the President of U Conn’s BLSA Chapter. After law school

Anthony plans to pursue a career in intellectual property litigation. He can be reached at

[email protected].

MARSHA BECKFORD, Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Director Marsha S. Beckford is from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Marsha received a Bachelor of Arts degree in

Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. Before attending law

school, Marsha worked as a loss prevention agent for a retail company. Marsha is currently the treasurer of her

local BLSA chapter. Marsha attends Quinnipiac University School of Law. She plans to work in civil practice,

and can be contacted at [email protected].








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AIKEEM COOPER, Upstate NY Sub-Regional Director Aikeem Cooper was born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Norcross, Georgia. Aikeem graduated from

Georgia State University in 2008 with a degree in Public Policy Studies with a specialization in Planning and

Economic Development. Mr. Cooper currently attends Buffalo Law School and intends on entering housing

law once he graduates. Aikeem can be reached at [email protected].

NYASHA FOY

Nyasha S. Foy is from Baltimore, Maryland. She received her B.A. in Music and French from Wesleyan

University. Prior to law school, Nyasha worked in marketing and advertising, while starting her own music

publishing company. Nyasha is a 2L at New York Law School and an active member of her local chapter.

After graduation, Nyasha intends to work in intellectual property and entertainment law. She can be reached

at [email protected].

ISIS DAVIDSON, Director of Programming

Isis Davidson is from New York, NY and received an AB in Sociology from Georgetown University, as well

as a dual MBA in Marketing and Communications and Media Management from Fordham University. Isis

was a marketing and promotions consultant in the music industry before attending law school. Isis attends

Hofstra Law School and currently serves as treasurer in her local BLSA chapter. Isis intends to pursue a career

as an immigration and political asylum attorney with a focus on victims of domestic violence. She can be

reached at [email protected].

CHARITA WALCOTT, NY Sub-Regional Director Charita Walcott is from Bronx, NY and received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of

Pennsylvania. Charita worked as a Congressional Legislative Intern and Corporate Immigration Paralegal in

Washington, DC before attending law school. Charita currently attends New York Law School, where she

was the Secretary and is currently the President of the local BLSA Chapter. Charita intends to pursue a career

in Real Estate Law and government regulation of affordable housing. Charita can be reached at

[email protected].

LEEANN SILVA, Connecticut Sub-Regional Director

LeeAnn S. Silva is from Waterbury, Connecticut. She received a degree in Legal Studies and Political

Science at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before law school, LeeAnn tutored and mentored

immigrant children. She currently attends Quinnipiac University School of Law where she previously served

as the Regional Representative for her local BLSA chapter, and is currently serving as the Chapter President.

LeeAnn intends on pursuing a career as a State’s Attorney or a Public Interest Attorney. LeeAnn can be

reached at [email protected].







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BASANNYA BABUMBA, College Student Division Director

Basannya Babumba is from Boston, Massachusetts. She received a B.A. in Sociology with a double minor in

Psychology and African/African-American Diaspora Studies from Wheaton College in May 2009. Prior to

law school, she interned for Upward Bound at Boston University, the Mayors Office of Jobs & Community

Service, and Fish & Richardson P.C.. Ms. Babumba is currently a second-year student at Roger Williams

University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island where she is the vice-president of the Multicultural Law

Students Association. Basannya can be reached at [email protected].

EDWYN MACELUS, Director of Community Service

Edwyn Macelus is a second year student at New York Law School. He attended Penn State University where

he obtained his B.S. in Information Science & Technology. Edwyn is committed to using his legal education

to generate social reform in disadvantaged communities, while inspiring youth to see that much can become

from mere ambition. Edwyn can be contacted at [email protected].


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2010 – 2011 Chapter Presidents

Albany Law School

Damon Lipscomb

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Chauniqua Young

Boston College Law School

Alexander Paulino

Boston University School of Law

Brittany Hale

Brooklyn Law School

Michelle Poakwa

Columbia Law School

Larcenia Cooper

Cornell University Law School

Ki’Jhana Friday

CUNY School of Law at Queens College

Judy Edwards

Fordham University of Law

Ritha Pierre

Franklin Pierce Law Center

Makana Ellis

Harvard Law School

Shaylyn Cochran


Karen Best

Massachusetts School of Law

Felicea Robinson

New England School of Law

Nicole Oribhabor

New York Law School

Charita Walcott

New York University School of Law

Kellsie Barton

Northeastern University of School of Law

Nicole Knox

Pace University School of Law

Saida Balume


LeeAnn Silva

Roger Williams University School of Law

Misty Delgado

Rutgers School of Law – Newark

Devoia Stewart

Saint John’s University

Nneka Martin

Seton Hall University School of Law

Husain Gatlin

University of Massachusetts School of Law

Camille Gould

Suffolk University Law School

Rachel Casseus

Syracuse University College of Law

Erica Laster

Touro Law Center

Maurice K. Williams

University of Buffalo Law School

Shatorah Roberson


Anthony Shannon

Vermont Law School

Kendra Brown

Western New England College School of Law

Lillian Green-Gray

Yale Law School

Jomaire Crawford

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Coming Soon

NEBLSA SKI RETREAT FEBRUARY 12, 2011

NEBLSA has partnered with the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) for a day trip to Pico

Mountain in Killington, VT. Whether you are a beginner or an avid skier or snowboarder, there

is something for you.

Join NEBLSA Saturday, February 12, 2011 as we hit the slopes! The bus will make stops in four

locations, Greenwich, CT, North Haven, CT, Bloomfield, CT, and Holyoke, MA. The bus

departs North Haven at 5 AM.

Fees:

$55 for round trip bus ride (Fees will be collected during NEBLSA Convention)

$59 for adult lift ticket (purchased at Pico Mountain)

$69 for First-Timers and Learners (includes equipment, 90 minute lesson, and full day lift ticket

limited to Bonanza lift)

$34 for equipment rental (includes skis, boots, poles or snowboards and boots)

Make Checks or money order payable to:

Double Diamonds Ski & Sport Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 4550

Hartford, CT 06147-4550

Questions? Please contact Isis Davidson at [email protected]


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January 25-29, 2012

80 West Red Oak Lane

West Harrison, NY 10604

914-694-5400

Northeast Black Law Students Association

NEBLSA

Annual Convention 2012

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Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Sponsor

McCarter & English

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Sponsor

Day Pitney LLP

Bronze Sponsor

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Special Acknowledgements

Liberty Mutual

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Kelly Drye & Warren

Epstein, Becker & Green, P.C.

Convention Sponsors

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