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ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION OF THE
NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Purpose, Pasion, Pers"tence: Bluep#nt For Succes
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National Chairs Message......................................................................................................5
Regional Chairs Message......................................................................................................6
Deans Welcome Message.......................................................................................................8
JL Turners Welcome Message...............................................................................................9
Schedule..........................................................................................................................10-14Speakers Biographies.....................................................................................................15-19
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Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
Oklahoma City University School of Law
South Texas College of Law
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
St. Mary's University School of LawTexas Tech University School of Law
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
The University of Texas School of Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University
University of Colorado
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
University of Houston Law Center
University of Montana School of Law
University of New Mexico School of Law
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!anuary 16, 2013
Dear RMBLSA,
On behalf of the National Executive Board, I extend to you a warm welcome to the Rocky MountainRegional Convention of the National Black Law Students Association.
For more than forty years, NBLSA has prepared law students for the challenges they face in the legalprofession while reinforcing the importance of remaining committed to our communities. As NBLSAleaders, we stand upon the shoulders of those who have gone before us to pave the way for ouropportunities. It is that history which has led us to choose the theme for the 2012-the Dream. to seize the opportunities given to us to make positive social change,serve our community, and diversify the legal profession. While we have not inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are continually striving to balance and pave the wayfor African-American students and community empowerment.
NBLSA is committed to ensuring we are in line with key issues facing minority law students and we willcontinue to strengthen our existing partnerships and forge new partnerships with organizations aligned
with our mission. We also are committed to advancing issues that have a direct impact on minority law
students and work to raise our academic standards to ensure our members are well-prepared in theclassroom. Specifically here in the Rocky Mountain Region, Chukwudi Egbuonu and the RegionalExecutive Board have made key strides in the development of enhanced programming throughout theregion and have created amazing alumni networking opportunities for NBLSA members. We applaud thRocky Mountain Region successful implementation of the mission of NBLSA and look forward tocontinued programming that will grow RMBLSA for years to come.
I look forward to seeing you again at our 45th Annual National Convention in Atlanta, GA March 6 10,our membership, equipping law students with the skills needed for success in the field of law, and ourcontinued pursuit ofEnhancing The Dream.
In NBLSA Service,
Kendra BrownVermont Law School | J.D., Class of 2012The George Washington University Law School | LL.M. Candidate, 2013National Chair, 2012-2013National Black Law Students Association
Kendra BrownNATIONAL CHAIR
Dave DambrevilleNATIONAL VICE-CHAIR
Whitney KennerNATIONAL SECRETARY
Eleanor CurryNATIONAL TREASURER
LaBrae McMillanNATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Cara ShermanNATIONAL DIRECTOR-FREDERICK DOUGLASS
MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Valerie FontenotNATIONAL DIRECTOR-THURGOOD MARSHALL
MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
Teleicia RoseNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Ericka Aiken!NATIONAL DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Yvesner ZamarATTORNEY GENERAL
Victoria WalkerMID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAIR
Aisha Smith
MIDWEST REGIONAL CHAIR
Bomopregha JuliusNORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAIR
Chukwudi EgbuonuROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CHAIR
Charlyn StanberrySOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAIR
Christopher SandersWESTERN REGIONAL CHAIR
Danielle McGeeEXTERNAL CHIEF OF STAFF
Tyrone BlackburnINTERNAL CHIEF OF STAFF
Carla Jordan-DetamoreNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
David StephenNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Janea RainesNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Ashley ChristopherNATIONAL CONVENTION COORDINATOR
Alyssa LocusNATIONAL DIRECTOR
OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Shelton MarshallNATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CHAIR
Deyaska SpencerNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL
NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITION
Cassye ColeNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Diepiriye AngaINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CHAIR
Stanley Settle, IINATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE
PRE LAW DIVISION
Ebony FosterNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND
DEVELOPMENT
Nicole MorganNATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIAN
Catherine MarableNATIONAL HISTORIAN
Charles Tucker, Jr., Esq.
NATIONAL MOOT COURT ADVISOR
A.J. Cooper, Esq.IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
NATIONAL BLACKLAW STUDENTSASSOCIATION! 1225 11th Street. N.W., Washington, DC 20001!
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NATIONAL BLACKLAW STUDENTSASSOCIATION
ROCKYMOUNTAINREGION
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
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January 16, 2013
Greetings RMBLSA,
On behalf of the RMBLSA Executive Board, I welcome you to Dallas, Texas for the Rocky
Mountain Regional Convention of the National Black Law Students Association. The
Regional Executive Board has been tirelessly working to ensure that this is a memorable
convention that brings value to you as an aspiring attorney. As we strive to build on the
foundation of excellence and service, we reflect on the legacy of our predecessors and
reaffirm our commitment to the development of the next wave of talented, involved black
attorneys.
Over the years, RMBLSA has equipped law students with the necessary tools to face the
challenges of the legal profession while emphasizing the importance of remaining
committed to our communities. This year RMBLSA implemented initiatives and
programming based on this years theme, Purpose, Passion, Persistence: Blueprint for
Success, which allowed us to further cultivate relationships with legal professionals who
have displayed an interest in further developing RMBLSA members while strengthening our
brand. RMBLSA has made key strides in developing programming that focuses on
strengthening the overall academic and professional development of minority law students.
This years convention provides the opportunity for members to experience informational
workshops and panels, advocacy competitions, community service, and networking events. I
encourage you to fully take advantage of all the opportunities the RMBLSA Regional
Convention has to offer as we culminate our year in Dallas, Texas. This is slated to be an
amazing convention week.
Thank you again for your support and the humbling opportunity to work with the brightest
and the most innovative leaders of tomorrow. It has truly been a privilege and extreme
pleasure to serve as the RMBLSA Regional Chair.
Best Regards,
Chukwudi Egbuonu
Thurgood Marshall School of Law,
Texas Southern University
Rocky Mountain Regional Chair
National Black Law Students Association
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Texas Southern University
Thurgood Marshall School of Law3100 Cleburne Avenue ~ Houston, Texas 77004
Dannye HolleyDean & Professor of Law
Office: (713) 313-1071; Fax: (713) 313-1057E-mail: [email protected]
January 16, 2013
Greetings Colleagues, Future Attorneys, and Friends:
On behalf of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, I am honored towelcome you to the Rocky Mountain Black Law Students Associations (RMBLSA) 44
thAnnual
Regional Convention. Our law school is one of the most diverse law schools in the country, andthat diversity includes one of the largest cohorts of African-American women professors and
students.
As I reflect on the 2012-2013 convention theme of Purpose, Passion, Persistence: Blueprint forSuccess, I am reminded of how far we have come in the legal profession. While we have made
great strides and have a proud past of an unwavering journey, we must not forget to stoke theflames of purpose and passion that inspire us to leave a profoundly indelible mark on the
legal profession.
I encourage each of you to use this conference as not only an opportunity to build yourBlueprint for Success but also to persist in effectuating positive change in the legal
community. Again, welcome to the 2013 RMBLSA Regional Convention!
Sincerely,
Dannye Holley
Dean & Professor of Law
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Dear Attendees,
Welcome to Dallas and to the 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Black Law Students Association(RMBLSA) Regional Convention. We are excited that you choose to host your convention in Dallas,and hope that after graduation you will consider moving to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex andbecoming a member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association ("J.L. Turner").
J.L. Turner is the African-American bar association in Dallas and was founded in 1952, to address thesocial ills and tackle the most crucial issues affecting African-American lawyers. J.L. Turner has anillustrious history and over the years, the members of J.L. Turner have played significant roles in
essentially every important racial discrimination case in Texas. One of our founding members, W.J.Durham was counsel on the Smith v. Allwright case, where the United States Supreme Court heldthat all white Democratic Primaries in Texas were unconstitutional. Mr. Durham was also involved
in the Sweatt v. Painter case, where the United States Supreme Court held "the failure to admit Mr.Sweatt to the School of Law at the University of Texas solely because of his race wasunconstitutional.
In addition, one of our founders, C.B. Bunkley, was the first black candidate to run for Dallas CityCouncil. While he did not win his race, it was his audacity to challenge popular opinion andconventional wisdom that an African American could hold public office that inspired others tofollow in his steps and pursue opportunities that were historically not afforded to Black attorneys.
Over the years, J.L. Turner has also provided over $650,000 in scholarship assistance to deservingstudents and in conjunction with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, J.L. Turner members havecoordinated the election protection efforts in Dallas County since 2004.
The contributions of J.L. Turner and other legal organizations serve as indelible reminders of thecapacity of lawyers to effect positive change in our communities and in the world. While thecircumstances we live in may be different than those during the civil rights era, the Fisher v. Texascase and the recent rise in legislation to curtail the voting rights of various citizens during the 2012elections remind us that the need for organizations like J.L. Turner and RMBLSA remains unchangedand our organizations must continue to positively influence social change in our communities.
I hope you enjoy the conference and get a chance to explore the city. If you are ever in Dallas,please check out the J.L. Turner calendar on our webpage and join us at one of our events.
Warm regards,
Mandy Price2013 J.L. Turner Legal Association President!
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Convention Scheduleednesday, January 16, 2013
3:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: THURGOOD MARSHALL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION COMPETITORS MEETING
Meet with Regional Mock Trial Director to Discuss Rules & Procedures of Mock Trial Competition, Q&A.
Dress: Business Casual
Location: Crowe Plaza - Gaston Room
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: FREDERICK DOUGLASS MOOT COURT COMPETITION COMPETITORS MEETIN
Meet with Regional Moot Court Director to Discuss Rules & Procedures of Moot Court Competition, Q&A.
Dress: Business Casual
Location: Crowne Plaza - Dealey Room
hursday, January 17, 2013
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: First round of competition.
Transportation to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
6:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m.: COMMUNITY SERVICE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: RMBLSA is partnering with t
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas to prepare and serve breakfast for families at the house.
Dress: Business Causal
Location: Ronald McDonald House of Dallas4707 Bengal StreetDallas, Tx 75235
12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.: LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
2:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: CHAPTER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATIONS
Location: Crowne Plaza - Kessler Room
2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: SUCCESS TIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS PANEL: Panelist will explain what senior lawyer
really want from junior lawyers, and what makes a client notice a young attorney.
Panelists: Elizabeth Campbell (Andrews Kurth, LLP), PJ Putnam (Calvert Companies, LLC), Navin Rao (Mich
Stores, Inc.), Cherika Latham (GuideStone Financial Resources), Cynthia Jon-Ubabuco (Bank of America), Mic
Olvera (Xerox Business Services, LLC)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
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Convention Schedule3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & DIVERSITY ROUNDTABLE: Discussing the Fisher v. Texas ca
along with issues facing minority students in law schools and the workplace.
Panelists: Elizabeth Campbell (Andrews Kurth, LLP), Dawud Crooms (Haynes Boone)
Location: Crowne Plaza Gaston Room
6:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. WELCOME TO DALLAS - NETWORKING RECEPTION: An evening of networking andsocializing with members of JL Turner Legal Association, NBLSA alumni, current RMBLSA members, and other legal
professional in the community. (Business Professional)
Sponsored by: Andrews Kurth, LLP & JL Turner Legal Association
Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Campbell, Andrews Kurth, LLP
Location: Crowne Plaza - Thrive Restaurant
iday, January 18, 2013
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
6:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE:
SESSION I: 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
THE BRIDGE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER:
Location: 1818 Corsicana
Dallas, Tx 75201
SESSION II: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
THE STEWPOT:
Location: 1835 Young Street
Dallas, Tx 75201
8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: Second round of competition.
Transportation to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: CAREER & PRE-LAW EXPO: Law and Pre-law students will have the opportunity to meet
representatives from different law firms and legal organizations from around the region.
11:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.: PLENARY SESSION I: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda
Officer Reports, Regional Board Nominations, Internal Business, and Updates. (Business Attire)
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Convention Schedule12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.: LUNCH: Deans Luncheon Sponsored by Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Dress: Business Professional
Keynote Speaker: Dean Dannye Holley, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
12:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: ATTORNEY CLE: Criminal Law CLE
Location: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
3520 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Tx 75219
2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: GENERAL COUNSEL FORUM
Panelist: Carlos White (AGC Networks), Justin Sauls (Nation Star Mortgage, LLC), Cedric Powell (K&L Gate
Leslie Obinegdo (Strausburger Price), Lisa A. May (Xerox Business Services), Adam H. Alexander (Sammons
Corporation)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FORUM
Panelist: Jammy Kiggundu (Douglass & Kiggundu, P.L.L.C.), Ricky Anderson (Anderson & Smith, PC), Tamar
Bennett (TM Bennett Law Firm), Tommie Harris (San Diego Chargers), Ty Simpson (NFL Office IP Transacti
Donavon Kemp (Dallas Cowboys)
Location: Crowne Plaza Gaston Room
5:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.: ALUMNI NETWORKING RECEPTION: An evening of networking and socializing with mem
of JL Turner Legal Association, NBLSA alumni, current RMBLSA members, and other legal professionals in the commu
Dress: Business Professional
Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the African American Lawyers Section - State Bar of Texas
Location: Tower Club
Thanksgiving Tower
1601 Elm Street #4800
Dallas, Tx 75201
10:00 p.m. -- 2:00 a.m.: NIGHT ON ELM ST. AFTER HOUR MIXER: Enjoy the sights, sounds, & nightlife of Down
Dallas. RMBLSA members & convention attendees are free until 11:00 p.m. $10 after 11p.m.
Location: Glass Lounge1899 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, Tx 75201
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turday, January 19, 2012
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: Final round of competition. Transpo
to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom Attire)
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.: LUNCH: Sponsored by Kaplan Bar Preparation
9:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.: PLENARY SESSION II: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda
Officer Reports, Regional Board Nominations & Candidate Speeches. (Business Attire)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
2:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: ELECTION: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda items: Interna
Business, Updates and Elections.
Dress: Business Professional
3:00 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING:National Black Law Students Association Jan
Executive Board Meeting
Location: Crowne Plaza - Bryan Ballroom B
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: SUNSET COCKTAIL HOUR: Pre-Awards Gala Reception and Cocktail Hour.
Location: Crowne Plaza - Bryan Pre-Reception Area
7:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.: AWARDS GALA: Honoring Attorney Lisa Tatum (First Black Presidential Elect of State Bar of
Texas)
Location: Bryan Grand Ballroom A
10:00 p.m. Until: AFTER GLOW PARTY: Party the night away and celebrate with fellow RMBLSA members as we
out another great convention. See you at the National Convention in Atlanta, GA March 6-10, 2013.
Location: Synn Lounge
1217 Main Street
Dallas, Tx 75202
nday, January 20, 2013
10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.: EXECUTIVE BOARD TRANSITION MEETING: Transfer of positions, RMBLSA accountinformation, documentation, and other position related materials to newly elected RMBLSA officers.
Dress: Business Casual
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Lifetime Achievement Awardisa Tatum
Ms. Lisa Tatum, a 2007 Texas Rising Star by SuperLawyers, was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995 after receiving her
achelor of Arts Degree from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Santa
niversity School of Law, Santa Clara, California, in 1994.
Ms. Tatums legal experience includes serving as a Bexar County Assistant Criminal District Attorney, as private practice attorn
andling criminal and civil matters and as the Managing Associate for a Dallas based law firm where she opened, established,
perated and managed the firms San Antonio satellite office for more than four years. Ms. Tatum is admitted to practice law be
l courts of the State of Texas, the United States District Court of the Western District, and the United States Court of Appeals
fth Circuit.
As an Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Lisa Tatum prosecuted over 100
(misdemeanors and felonies) by jury and bench trials. Most of her prosecut
experience consists of the prosecution of DWIs, drug charges and violent c
When she made the decision to enter into the private sector, her civil practi
included handling guardianships for the elderly on behalf of Family Servic
Association and litigation for public clients to include the San Antonio Wat
System, VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, and for the San Antonio,
Edgewood, Cotulla, and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School DisHer work also included serving as General Counsel and Litigation Counsel
San Antonio Housing Authority, Crystal City Housing Authority and the Sa
Antonio Development Agency as well as to private entities, Global Ag
Investments, Choice One Medical and Choice One Accessories. Additional
Lisa also served as counsel to the Board for the San Antonio Housing Auth
and the San Antonio Development Agency. In the fall of 2004, after nine y
practicing law, Lisa Tatum added Public Finance to her areas of practice.
She serves as Co-Bond Counsel and Underwriters Counsel to government
entities assisting them with public finance transactions to accomplish their
corporate goals, such as upgrading and building new facilities and securingsavings through refundings.
She serves as corporate counsel, general counsel and Board counsel to priv
and public entities, non-profit and for profit. She works with them to achiev
number of corporate goals. This work includes governance issues, employ
matters, procurement concerns and other aspects of day to day operations f
clients to include the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency an
aul Jimenez Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Fund, Inc.
isa Tatum is a well-tenured lawyer with a highly regarded reputation in the legal profession and within her legal community w
ves her job. In addition to serving her clients and helping them meet their needs, she has served in leadership positions in the
ar associations, the State Bar of Texas and the National Bar Association. Among other memberships, she is an active participae America Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Sh
ast Director of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and previously served on the Commission for Lawyer Discipline. Li
worn in as President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas during the State Bars Annual Meeting June 14-15, 2012 and will serve as
resident of the State Bar of Texas from June 2013 until June 2014.
Ms. Tatum is also active in her community. She is an alumnus of Leadership San Antonio, Class XXIX, and a member of local
hambers. Ms. Tatum has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio and as a member of the
f the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
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Speakers Biographiesicky Andersonicky Anderson, is a 1979 graduate of Benton Harbor High School, attended Prairie View A & M University, receiving a Bachf Business Administration in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree, from Texas Southern Universitys Thurgood Marshall Schooaw in 1992, and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, in 1992.
Attorney Ricky Anderson, has been the Managing Partner of the Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C., since 1994, weir office in Houston, Texas, as well as, an Adjunct Professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law since 1998, where
ectures Entertainment Law, Music Industry Contracts, and Trial Preparation. The National Bar Associations Entertainmttorney of the Year, 2006-2007, recipient of the National Bar Associations Presidential Award, 2008, the National ssociation Chair, Entertainment Sports and Arts Law Section 2010 to Present, National Bar Associations Alternate Chntertainment, Sports and Arts Law Section, 2008 - 2010, Advisor to the Grammy Board of Governors Texas Chapter 201011, Grammy U Advocate of Year 2010 - 2011, Grammy Governor for The Recording Academy, Texas Board of Governors 22010, 2011 - Present.
The Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C. represents Celebrities, Comedian-Actor StHarvey, Host of Family Feud, NBC's Steve Harvey Talk Show, Theater Box Office suc"Think Like A Man", the Steve Harvey Show, Steve Harveys Big Time, New York TimNumber One Best Seller, Wall Street Journal, Number One Best Seller "Act Like A Lady, ThLike A Man", "Straight Talk, No Chaser", and the Nationally Syndicated Steve Harvey Morn
Show, Show Time at the Apollo, Kings of Comedy, The Fighting Temptations, Love Dont CA Thing, You Got Served, Racing Strips; Actor Isaiah Washington, of ABCs Greys AnatoNBCs Bionic Woman, Spike Lees Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6, Exit Wounds, Romeo Must True Crime, Bulworth, Out of Sight, Love Jones, Dead Presidents, Stonewall, DancingSeptember, Get on the Bus, and Forest Whitakers Hurricane Season, Actress Cassi DavisTyler Perrys House of Payne, Four (4) Time Grammy Award Recipient, Gospel Great YolaAdams, Nationally Syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show, Rushion McDonald of "SiSister", The "Jamie Foxx Show", "The Parkers", MTVs "Barber Shop", The Hoodie AwaAcademy Award Winner and Golden Globe Winner, Comedian-Actor MoNique of BETs MoNique Show, "The Parkers", "Fat Chance" "Charm School", and the Nationally SyndicRadio Show Host of The MoNique Show, Queens of Comedy and "Showtime at the ApolThree (3) Time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Duo Tina Campbell, and Erica Campbell p"Mary Mary", also Celebrity Judges on BETs "Sundays Best", Actor Richard T. Jone
"Judging Amy", Terminator, The Sarah Conor Chronicles, Kathy Sapp, Executive Produceox's Judge Alex, Oprah Winfrey Network Suze Orman Show, Comedian Actor Rickey Smiley, of the Rickey Smiley Mornhow, Host of the BETs Comic View, and ABCs Nationally Syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show, David A. Arnold, Actor
Writer for Tyler Perrys "Meet The Browns", Michael Colyar of BETs "Live in LA"; Comedian-Actor Sinbad, former Hoshowtime at the Apollo, and starring in such films as Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, First Kid, Jingle All The Way, oodburger; R & B Artist "Rome", Total Entertainment; J. Anthony Brown, of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and WBs "Lamily" Comedian Adele Givens "Queens of Comedy", "Why Did I Get Married", "Girlfriends", "Barbershop", "The Huglee Cube's "Are We There Yet", "The Parkers", "Tracey Takes On", "The Players Club", "Moesha", "Martin", "Def Comedy Ja
WNBAs three time MVP and four time WNBA World Champion, Houston Comets Cynthia Cooper; former Houston Oiler,ennessee Titans Eddie Robinson, the Late Christopher Rios, professionally known as "Big Pun", to name a Few. Weroadcast Television Shows (Talent/Production) are, The MoNique Show, Family Feud, NBC's Steve Harvey Talk Show, eve Harvey Project, Judge Greg Mathis, Judge Alex, Tyler Perrys House of Payne, Tyler Perrys Meet The Browns, The Ju
Mathis Project (solving murders in the African American Community), Ice Cube's "Are We There Yet", Sundays Best, The Sarvey Show, Like Family", Warner Brothers, "The Parkers", UPN, Showtime @ Apollo, Sister Sister, UPN, "Steve Harveysime", Warner Brother, Coming to the Stage, BET, and Comic View, BET.
In addition to the network television, movies, feature films, pay per view and HBO deals that Attorney Ricky Andeevelops, he is the Former Chairman and CEO of the Black Broadcasting Network Inc., is the former CEO and President of Cecords, Inc., A Texas Corporation and the majority shareholder in Big City Enterprises, and Qudel Promotions, Inc., producational concerts such as the "Kings of Comedy", "Jazzfest", "the Boys are Back", and "the Hip Hop Comedy Reunion Tour".
also the Executive Producer of The Nationally Syndicated Music Video Television Show, "Big City", and such Independeature Films as "Renegade", "Beach Party Weekend", "A Freakin Documentary with Shamar Moore", and "Beach Party".
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Speakers Biographiesdam H. Alexanderdam Alexander is Corporate Counsel at Sammons Corporation in Dallas. Sammons Corporation provides professional service operating subsidiaries and investments of Sammons Enterprises, Inc., a multi-faceted, ESOP-owned, holding corporation wiversified international portfolio comprised of wholly-owned businesses and investor partnerships in industries such as insuranancial services, industrial equipment and real estate, among several others. A corporate generalist, Adam has been with Sam
nce 2006. He received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his JD from Emory University School of Law. I
12, he was named Outstanding In-House Counsel by D CEO Magazine/Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Association oforporate Counsel.
amera Bennettmera Bennett, nicknamed by her clients as the IP quarterback, develops strategies to protect and leverage each clients intellecoperty. She works closely with her clients to implement customized brand management programs. Her clients range from rockleadership coach and financial guru to custom motorcycle designer.
mera represents clients throughout Texas and Tennessee in entertainment, trademark and copyright law related matters. Themary focus of Tameras entertainment practice is music publishing catalog administration. She works extensively with estateents in reclamation of copyrights under the 1909 Copyright Act and licensing of song and master catalogs.
Tamera works one-on-one with clients to develop and implement brand protection strategies fortrademarks and copyrights. In addition to trademark application prosecution and licensing agreementTamera advises clients on co-branding, product placement, endorsement and sponsorship agreements
She was published in the Texas Lawyer on the topic of entertainment contracts with minors and in thTexas Wesleyan Law Review regarding exclusive songwriter agreements. Tameras article 2003 = TNew Millennium for Copyright on the topic of termination of transfers under the 1909 and 1976Copyright Acts has been published in four resources: the materials for the 2003 and 2004 Legal &Business Aspects of the Film & Music Industries CLE; teaching materials for the UCLA Music Busin
course; and the September 2003 California Copyright Conference Newsletter.
izabeth A. Campbell
izabeth is an attorney and diversity practitioner with a successful record of working with business leaders, executives and teamcomplish organizational goals. In her role as Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, she is responsible for the development andplementation of the diversity and inclusion components of the firm's strategic plan. She collaborates with Andrews Kurth's Lad Employment Section attorneys and is a frequent speaker, training facilitator and author on thepic of diversity and inclusion and related employment law topics.
e works closely with the chairs of the firms Diversity Committee and the Womens Initiative Team,d is a member of the Recruiting, Professional Development and Associates Committees. She alsollaborates with the firms marketing professionals to drive marketing and branding strategies; the
ommunity Relations partner to identify opportunities to support community-based endeavors thatgn with the firm's strategic goals; human resources professionals to develop human capitalategies for all employees; and accounting professionals on the firm's supplier/vendor diversityrsuits.
uring her career, Elizabeth has worked in the areas of administrative and employment law both inw firm and in-house counsel settings, and has led human resources, employment relations andversity and inclusion strategies at large corporations. Before joining Andrews Kurth in February07, Elizabeth served as Vice President of Employment Relations and Corporate Diversity Officer for ARAMARK in Philadelnnsylvania.
izabeth received her J.D. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and her B.A. from the American Universitashington, D.C.
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Dawud Crooms
Dawud Crooms is an associate in the Corporate/Securities Group of Haynes and Boone, LLP.
Dawud's practice is primarily focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, securitiesofferings, corporate governance and other corporate matters. He has represented clients in variouscorporate matters including: Equity financings for privately and publicly held companies, reportin
obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, stock and asset acquisitions, compliance wcorporate governance regulations, public and private securities offerings and other securitiestransactions.
Prior to law school, Dawud was a derivatives risk management analyst with JPMorgan Chase.
mmy Kiggundummy Kiggundu is the Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the Houston Bar Association.
is also a partner of the Texas based law firm, Douglass & Kiggundu, PLLC. He is a graduate of thehool of Law at the University of New Mexico and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Mr.ggundu has also held licenses as an NBA Agent and Texas Mortgage Broker. He represents variousnts including the fashion editor of a nationally distributed magazine, professional singers, musicducers, actresses, record labels, fashion shows, concert promoters, current and former professional
letes in the NBA, NFL and MLB. Mr. Kiggundu has represented clients in matters involving severalbally recognized organizations, including but not limited to Universal Music, Warner Brothers Studio,ffen Records, Interscope Records, the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets.
is currently working on several exciting projects for his clients, including the development of a video game, pitching of avision series, creation of a record label, and the joint venture of two small television production companies. The lawsuited Hogs Dogs & Lace, LLC, et al vs. A&E Television Network and Sharp Entertainment, et al was filed by Douglass &
ggundu, PLLC. This lawsuit has gained enormous national attention and is being covered closely by various publications, inclnot limited to The Hollywood Reporter. Mr. Kiggundu believes and advises that you should make and keep strong personal afessional relationships. Be quick to listen and slow to speak is his professional philosophy and he believes making it to the
any mountain requires standing on the shoulders of those that support you.
erika N. Lathamerika Latham joined GuideStone Financial Resources in 2008 as in-house counsel. She came to GuideStone from First Southwmpany in Dallas, where she worked as a compliance officer in the securities industry.
2003, Cherika earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, concentrating on communications and busin then obtained a law degree from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, in 2006.
a A. May
Lisa A. May is a Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Xerox Business Services and negotiat
complex outsourcing agreements in the areas of infrastructure technology, finance and accountincustomer care, human resources, and document management. She also advises a number of Xerosubsidiary business units on regulatory and contractual matters, supports the mergers andacquisitions function, and manages dispute resolution issues, including contract disputes, credit
collections disputes, and management of outside counsel.
Ms. May joined Xerox Services in 2008. Before joining Xerox Services, Ms. May served as VicPresident and Acting General Counsel at Software Spectrum, a global software reseller. There, sled an international legal team providing governance, contracts, employment law, M&A, compliand general corporate counsel services to a global, $4 billion software and services resale busineand facilitated Software Spectrums acquisition by Insight Enterprises. She was an associate in t
porate and securities group of Baker & McKenzie and an associate at Haynes and Boone, practicing in their corporate, securiM&A sections.
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s. May earned herJuris Doctordegree from Texas Tech School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University.affiliated with professional and not-for-profit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of an educational notofit company and participating in the activities of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
edric Powell
Cedric Powell is an associate in the Dallas office at K&L Gates. Mr. Powell provides ongoing,
comprehensive representation to corporate clients, including public issuers, private companies, privaequity funds and hedge funds. He advises clients regarding all manner of corporate issues, includingconduct of securities offerings, SEC disclosure, strategic transactions, corporate governance and banfinancings.
stin Sauls
stin Sauls currently serves as Associate Counsel of Nationstar Mortgage, one of the largest mortgage servicers in the country.fore becoming licensed to practice law, Justin spent 10 years in banking focusing primarily on consumer lending and investmes. He continued to work as a banker full-time while attending the evening program at Southern Methodist University Dedmhool of Law. During his final semesters at SMU Dedman, Justin worked as an intern in the areas of civil litigation, criminalgation and employment law. Justin earned his J.D. at SMU Dedman in 2011. After becoming a member of the Texas Bar in11, Justin joined the Office of the General Counsel at Nationstar. Currently, Justin handles general corporate matters, publicmpany reporting and corporate governance with respect to Nationstar and its 31 affiliates. He reports directly to the Corporatcretary and Deputy General Counsel of Nationstar.
arlos White
rlos White has substantial experience in advising and counseling companies on a wide variety of corporate, commercial,gulatory matters and transactions.
rlos currently serves in the general counsel capacity at AGC Networks Inc. Before joining AGCetworks Inc., Carlos served as Assistant General Counsel at a leading web hosting company. Prior toorking as an in-house counsel, Carlos worked as a Franchise & Distribution Associate and Corporate &curities Associate at DLA Piper LLP and Hughes & Luce LLP (k/n/a K&L Gates LLP), respectively.
rlos holds an Economics degree from Southern University and received his law degree from theniversity of Pennsylvania.
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THANK YOU FROM THE 2012-2013 RMBLSA EXECUTIVE BOARD
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ChairDominique Ross - Vice-Chair
Johali Muzaliwa - Secretary
Idris Akinpelu - Treasurer
Erick Harris - Attorney General
Jared Gaither - Social Action Chair
Tifany Myers - Director of MembershipShanisha Smith - Community Service Director
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Jonathon Jackson - Director of Alumni RelationsAisha McKinney - Convention Coordinator
Dyan Owens - Director of TMMTC
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Megan Sheeld - Parliamentarian
Jacques Leeds - Historian
Bianca Roberson - Job Fair Coordinator