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Thank you for the invaluable insights provided during the presentation. Three key takeaways stood out to me: 1. Develop a personal brand. 2. Update your profile. 3. Network strategically. These points will be particularly beneficial to my professional growth. Thanks again, Cam!

Shining a spotlight on the Arizona Black Bar - champions of diversity in the legal industry! 🌟 Watch their inspiring journey towards a more inclusive future.#DiversityInLaw #ArizonaBlackBar https://ow.ly/XXbQ50QGnS4

Please join us in congratulating Domonique Flowers, Staff Attorney with the the Courtroom Advocacy Project, for having his article published in Volume 54, Issue 1! His article is titled, “Passing the Mantle: The Transformative Initiatives of Harry Cummings, Ashbie Hawkins, and the Next Generation of African American Lawyers in Maryland, to Utilize the Legal System and Advance the Racial Progress of African American Citizens.” Please find the link to read here: https://lnkd.in/eH5nVsfs

We celebrate the remarkable journey of Deanna Mack (J.D. ‘08), whose unwavering commitment to helping others shaped every step of her path, leading her to law school and beyond. In a heartfelt tribute, her family has initiated a scholarship to immortalize Deanna's memory and continue her legacy of compassion. This scholarship not only honors her accomplishments but serves as a beacon for aspiring individuals. Read more 🔗 https://loom.ly/fy1keE4 #helpothers #honor #HoustonLaw #WeAreHoustonLaw

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons (165,000) than there are people in the high-crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #FreeKarenBrown  

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons than there are people in high crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. National survey data according to the Prison Policy Initiative show that most victims support violence prevention, social investment, and alternatives to incarceration that address the root causes of crime, not more investment in carceral systems that cause more harm. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #KyFreeKarenBrown

Last Wednesday was a BFD for me. I presented a paper on the Impact of Race on Policing in Africa and the United States to the Attorney General Alliance at the National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Conference. My Key Takeaways - Speak to Much Smarter People: Check - Engage with the Frontline: Check - See first hand the impact of race: Check - Learn of the pain they feel: Check - Fail to watch misconduct videos: Check - Make lifelong friends: Check

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Looking forward to participating in this important panel presentation on civility in the legal profession!