Black Law Students' Association

MISSION STATEMENT

• The purpose of BLSA is to utilize the collective resources available to the chapter for the creation and maintenance of a law school environment that is conducive to Black students’ effective study of the law by:
• Articulating and addressing the academic, financial, political, social and professional needs of its membership
• Fostering and encouraging professional competence
• Encouraging the increase in the number of Black students and addressing problems of attrition (should they exist)
• Instilling in members a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community
• Encouraging the increase in the number of Black faculty in the law school
• Promoting the interaction between the membership and other organizations within the law school and the University specifically, and the legal community and Black community generally
• Do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

Officers:

President – Dedra Moore
Vice President – Raumesh Akbari
Secretary – Raven Akram
Treasurer – LaShonda Lambert

Committee Chairs:

Casino Night –LaShonda Lambert
Community Service Chair – Kristen Bogan
Social Chair –Cora Drew
Fundraising Chair – Latieke Sanford
Academic Chair – Christine Brown