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Monthly Archives: March 2009

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Young v. Covington: New Lawyer, More Mud

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Yolanda Young
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Today’s Legal Times updates readers on developments in Young v. Covington.  The piece opens with the most recent development in the case: Latif Doman of Doman Davis, a small litigation and employment discrimination firm with … Read More

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Jack L. White, Supreme Court Clerk

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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An OBABL tipster has pointed out that we neglected to report that Jack L. White, a card carrying member of the NAACP, is a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.  Mr. White graduated from … Read More

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The “Obama Women”

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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That’s what the Washington Post has termed the black women in President Barack Obama’s inner circle.  Many of them are lawyers–Valerie Jarrett, Melody Barnes, Cassandra Butts–who we’ve introduced you to previously.  A few new ones … Read More

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Arnette Dorsey Wins OBABL-NBLSA Essay Contest

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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Congratulations to Arnette Dorsey, winner of On Being A Black Lawyer’s NBLSA essay writing contest.  Arnette is a 2L at the University of Baltimore Law School where she is a Production Editor on Law Review and … Read More

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Cheers for Justice Thomas at Howard University

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas stopped by Howard University to give the James M. Nabrit Jr. Lecture Series.  While his 1994 visit to the campus was accompanied by protests and jeers, this time around the Justice … Read More

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Hearsay: Legal Banter From Laymen

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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TheRoot breaks the news that while it may be tough to land a BigLaw gig these days, nabbing a clerkship isn’t any easier.  Writers there also opinion on the Chrianna domestic violence drama.  From our … Read More

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In-House Advice: Keep In Touch With Professors, Especially, Barack Obama

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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That’s the last word on a panel discussion entitled, “The role of the corporate attorney: Going in-house and finding your niche in the corporate world” at the  Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law … Read More

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Celebs Provide More Work For Attorneys

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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Why is this man smiling?  Felony drug charges against Lil Wayne dropped. AJC Chris Brown declines to enter a plea.  Rihanna declines “no contact” order.  It’s possible only their lawyers will have careers all this.  BlackLegalIssues … Read More

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Notwithstanding Tax Issues, Kirk To Be US Trade Rep.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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USAToday: Ron Kirk, nominated as U.S. Trade Representative in the Obama administration, owes an estimated $10,000 in back taxes from earlier in the decade and has agreed to make his payments, the Senate Finance Committee … Read More

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Christie Love and J. Lee Hill Jr. Wed

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Lawyers of Color Staff
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Sunday’s New York Times featured a delightful story on the courtship and wedding of Christie Love and J. Lee Hill Jr.  The two jumped the broom Valentine’s Day Weekend. About their first encounter: “I’m thinking … Read More

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