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Cincinnati, OH—Aspiring lawyers and their legal peers descended upon the Queen City for a week of educational programming, career workshops, networking, and community service during the Annual Midwest Regional Convention for the National Black Law Student Association (BLSA). The Convention took place January 16-20, at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati. Hosted by the University of Cincinnati College of Law’s chapter of BLSA, this week-long event equipped attendees with the critical skills needed to succeed in the field of law.
Participants had opportunity to attend educational workshops to sharpen their skills, broaden their horizons, and prepare them for life after law school. Workshops included Effective Advocacy, Smart Investments, Exploring Opportunities in Sports and Entertainment Law, and the Journey to Judgeship Luncheon. The Convention concluded with a formal banquet, with the keynote address given by Laurie Nicole Robinson, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of CBS Corporation. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to compete in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial and the Frederick Douglass Moot Court competitions, judged by some of the tri-state’s legal giants.
Traditionally, the conference includes a community service experience for attendees. This year was no different. “The conference theme, ‘40 Years of History: Embracing the Past to Ensure the Future,’ articulated our commitment to reaching out to the youth of Cincinnati during our visit,” said Terrence Thompson, Regional Chairperson of the MWNBLSA. “This year, NBLSA met, greeted, and mentored students attending Cincinnati Public Schools.”
Contact Information:
Sherry English
513.556.0090
sherry.english@uc.edu
