Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. African-American women judges and attorneys dedicated to charitable and community-based services.⚖️
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BWL was founded in 1975 after a small group of Los Angeles based African-American women judges and attorneys held a luncheon meeting to discuss the marked absence of an organization which addressed the needs and concerns of African-American women in the legal profession. The dialogue and events that followed became the genesis of BWL. Over the years, BWL branched out and grew through its various c

ommunity projects and committee activities. The first BWL scholarship luncheon was held in 1975 at the Medallion Restaurant. Since then, BWL has raised scholarship funds annually for second and third year law students through its annual fundraising efforts by the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation. In 1982, BWL and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (“WLALA”) co-founded the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law (“Center”). The Center has evolved into one of the primary providers of pro bono family law services in Los Angeles County. In recognition of BWL's significant community contributions as a founder and co-sponsor of the Center, the National Conference of Women Bar Associations presented its first annual Public Service Award to BWL and WLALA in July 1985. In 1991, BWL was among the various ethnic minority bar associations that formed the Multicultural Bar Alliance. Through its continued involvement and support of this alliance, BWL offers a needed channel for communication for attorneys of color, both outside and within the African-American community. In 1992, the BWL Foundation was established to support and fund BWL's numerous charitable, educational and community-based services. BWL also gives holiday food baskets to needy families, donations to shelters for the homeless and battered women, and strives to expand its outreach programs to schools. The viability of BWL’s programs is dependent upon your support and commitment. Thank you for your interest and commitment to our organization.

There’s still time to become a BWL Lifetime Member!🤗Join now through June 17, 2026, and you will be recognized at the Ju...
06/11/2026

There’s still time to become a BWL Lifetime Member!🤗

Join now through June 17, 2026, and you will be recognized at the June General Body Meeting AND entered for a chance to win a $200 Burke Willams gift card!!🛍️

There are so many benefits to becoming a Lifetime Member, including no more membership dues, recognition on the BWL website and printed materials, Lifetime Member lapel pin, exclusive event access, discount event prices, and more!!🔥

Spread the word!🗣️ This month, F.A.M.E. will be hosting a FREE Legal Clinic on June 14th and June 28th! Stop by anytime ...
06/08/2026

Spread the word!🗣️ This month, F.A.M.E. will be hosting a FREE Legal Clinic on June 14th and June 28th! Stop by anytime between 10AM-1PM!⚖️

If you are seeking legal help, this is a great opportunity to be steered in the right direction for various practice areas!

If you are an attorney, we would love for you to volunteer!🙏🏾

It’s time to register for our June General Body Meeting, taking place on June 18, 2026, at UCLA School of Law!🗓️During t...
06/08/2026

It’s time to register for our June General Body Meeting, taking place on June 18, 2026, at UCLA School of Law!🗓️

During this meeting we will be voting for Officer elections and celebrating new Lifetime Members and new judges!🎉

Register now using the link in our bio!✅

We are SO excited for our Children’s Summer Book Drive, happening now until June 18,2026!!📚 We are partnering with to s...
06/05/2026

We are SO excited for our Children’s Summer Book Drive, happening now until June 18,2026!!📚 We are partnering with to supply local elementary schools with summer reading materials!

You can support this effort by shopping for books for children ages 5-11 years old, which feature diverse characters, and drop them off at our June General Body Meeting! There is also a link in our bio with our Amazon Wish List🛍️

It’s Bar Prep season!! Join for “The Road to Esquire” Skills Masterclass via Zoom on June 11, 2026 at 5pm!📚 This series...
06/05/2026

It’s Bar Prep season!! Join for “The Road to Esquire” Skills Masterclass via Zoom on June 11, 2026 at 5pm!📚 This series is designed to prepare you passing the July 2026 Bar Exam!

The link to resister is in our bio✅

BWL Foundation’s 50th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Awards Luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the M...
05/19/2026

BWL Foundation’s 50th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Awards Luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Marina del Rey Marriot located at 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.✨

The reception will begin at 11:00 AM and end at 12:00 PM. The program will start at 12:00 PM and end at 3:00 PM.

Please use the link in our bio to purchase tickets, tables, and sponsorships online!✅

We look forward to your attendance at this year’s luncheon!

Our 4th Annual 5K was a SUCCESS!!🏁Thank you so much to everyone who participated! You all did a great job!🌟Shoutout to V...
05/19/2026

Our 4th Annual 5K was a SUCCESS!!🏁

Thank you so much to everyone who participated! You all did a great job!🌟

Shoutout to VP Heather Horn-Hudson and the 5K committee for organizing this great event!👏🏾 And thank you to Aziz Gallerie for the reception space!🎨

Join the California Lawyers Association for the Solo and Small Firm Summit, taking place June 12th-13th at the Vea Hotel...
05/14/2026

Join the California Lawyers Association for the Solo and Small Firm Summit, taking place June 12th-13th at the Vea Hotel in Newport Beach, CA!🌊

This is an opportunity to earn MCLE credits, get actionable strategies and to make meaningful connections!

BWL members qualify for a special member registration rate!🤗

The link to sign-up is in our bio!✅

There’s still time to register for Kindred Counsel, a premier networking mixer hosted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP!We’re bringin...
05/08/2026

There’s still time to register for Kindred Counsel, a premier networking mixer hosted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP!

We’re bringing together three powerhouse organizations for an evening of connection and community:

▪️ACC (Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California)
▪️CWL (California Women Lawyers)
▪️BWL (Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles)

📍 The Details
Where: Seyfarth Shaw LLP | 2029 Century Park E., Ste. 3500, Los Angeles, CA 90067

📆When: Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. 🥂

Join BWL at its 2026 Annual Retreat!🌞🏜️ Join us for a weekend of community and connection! BWL’s annual retreat will be ...
05/05/2026

Join BWL at its 2026 Annual Retreat!🌞🏜️

Join us for a weekend of community and connection! BWL’s annual retreat will be from July 10-12, 2026 in La Quinta, California, at the beautiful La Quinta Resort & Club. We’ve secured a great room rate ($169/night, excluding fees and taxes) and the registration fee provides over $400 in value, including meals, access to the hospitality suite, and social and wellness activities.

Thank you to our annual partner, Alternative Resolution Center, for its support as our primary retreat sponsor!

Register online (link in bio). Register before June 11, 2026 if you want to purchase the 2026 BWL T-shirt (http://www.customink.com/g/zdy0-00d1-mu6q) and hat (http://www.customink.com/g/zdy0-00d1-mu8n). Registration (and the room block) closes on June 24, 2026.

Interested in becoming a judge? Join the California Judicial Mentor Program (Appellate) for an informative webinar to en...
04/29/2026

Interested in becoming a judge? Join the California Judicial Mentor Program (Appellate) for an informative webinar to enhance your judicial application! This event is taking place on May 12, 2026 from 12:15pm-1:30pm!⚖️

Register using the link in our bio!✅

What a fun month! BWL ended April with a pottery class and we had such a great time!🎨S/O to President-Elect, Alisha Burg...
04/29/2026

What a fun month! BWL ended April with a pottery class and we had such a great time!🎨

S/O to President-Elect, Alisha Burgin, for planning this amazing event! Thank you so much to everyone who attended!💗

The BWL Lifetime Membership Drive is LIVE!🗣️There are so many benefits to becoming a Lifetime Member, including no more ...
04/28/2026

The BWL Lifetime Membership Drive is LIVE!🗣️

There are so many benefits to becoming a Lifetime Member, including no more membership dues, recognition on the BWL website and printed materials, Lifetime Member lapel pin, exclusive event access, discount event prices, and more!!🔥

Become a Lifetime Member now through June 17, 2026, and you will be entered for a chance to win a $200 Burke Willams gift card!!🛍️

Theres still time to register for the 4th Annual BWL 5K Run/Walk!🏃🏾‍♀️This family‑friendly event brings together Black w...
04/28/2026

Theres still time to register for the 4th Annual BWL 5K Run/Walk!🏃🏾‍♀️

This family‑friendly event brings together Black women lawyers, allies, and our broader community in the spirit of health, connection, and collective joy. Whether you plan to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, we’d love to see you there.

✅ Registration Details:
• Free for current BWL members
• $20 for non‑members
Registration closes Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Late registrations and on‑site payments cannot be accepted.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9YmjXyf

Come out, move your body, and build community—we look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

LeimertPark 5KRun 5KWalk

Join the Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California for their 29th Annual Gala and Silent Auction on May 8, 20...
04/22/2026

Join the Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California for their 29th Annual Gala and Silent Auction on May 8, 2026!

This will be an amazing event with a great conversation moderated by Noble Peace Prize Laureate and Best-Selling Author and Producer, Malala Yousafzai!

The BWL and Tennis Clinic was 🔥🔥 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for a beautiful day of wellness at the 🌴Sh...
04/21/2026

The BWL and Tennis Clinic was 🔥🔥 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for a beautiful day of wellness at the 🌴

Shoutout to Bria Saunders, Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee, for organizing an amazing event!!🌟

Thank you to our wonderful instructors from for showing us the game!!🎾

Join us as we celebrate a powerful milestone—50 years of empowering trailblazers 💼💚The 50th Annual Scholarship & Awards ...
04/17/2026

Join us as we celebrate a powerful milestone—50 years of empowering trailblazers 💼💚

The 50th Annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon presented by the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation will take place on:

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026

This unforgettable afternoon will honor excellence, uplift future leaders, and celebrate the legacy of those who continue to break barriers.

🎓 Sponsorships & ticket information: BWLFoundation.org

Join Us for the 4th Annual BWL 5K Run/Walk!🏃🏾‍♀️Kick off your morning with community, wellness, and empowerment at BWL’s...
04/10/2026

Join Us for the 4th Annual BWL 5K Run/Walk!🏃🏾‍♀️

Kick off your morning with community, wellness, and empowerment at BWL’s 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk!

Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00 a.m. (prompt)
📍 Leimert Park Village

This family‑friendly event brings together Black women lawyers, allies, and our broader community in the spirit of health, connection, and collective joy. Whether you plan to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, we’d love to see you there.

✅ Registration Details:
• Free for current BWL members
• $20 for non‑members
Registration closes Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Late registrations and on‑site payments cannot be accepted.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9YmjXyf

Come out, move your body, and build community—we look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

LeimertPark 5KRun 5KWalk

Join BWL for a weekend of community and connection!🏜️Retreat registration fee provides over $400 in value, a well appoin...
04/03/2026

Join BWL for a weekend of community and connection!🏜️

Retreat registration fee provides over $400 in value, a well appointed welcome bag (BWL members only), Friday welcome reception, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday member activity, Saturday dinner, Sunday sound bath and meditation (limit 12, first come, first served, separate ticket and nominal fee required), Sunday brunch, and access to the Hospitality Suite on Friday and Saturday evening. We’ve also secured an amazing room rate ($169 per night, excluding taxes and fees), and a 10% discount at the spa.

Register before June 24, 2026, using the link in our bio✅

See you there!

Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop that will awaken your inner artist! $65 registration fee ($95 for non-members) i...
04/02/2026

Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop that will awaken your inner artist! $65 registration fee ($95 for non-members) includes food, beverage, supplies, instruction, and more!

Capacity is very limited, so register today using the link in our bio!✅

BWL members were offered the opportunity to attend the performance of Alvin Ailey American dance theater! We had such a ...
03/31/2026

BWL members were offered the opportunity to attend the performance of Alvin Ailey American dance theater! We had such a great time!

Calling all lawyers to the court!🗣️🎾 Join BWL and for “The Ball is in Your Court” Tennis Clinic, taking place on Sunday...
03/25/2026

Calling all lawyers to the court!🗣️🎾 Join BWL and for “The Ball is in Your Court” Tennis Clinic, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at The Ritz Carlton, Marina del Rey!

Make sure to wear your tennis gear and active wear! All tennis levels are welcomed and encouraged!

Register NOW using the link in our bio✅

We had such a great time celebrating Women’s Herstory Month and connecting with our Sister Bar Organizations for an impo...
03/23/2026

We had such a great time celebrating Women’s Herstory Month and connecting with our Sister Bar Organizations for an important conversation about domestic violence awareness and available resources!❤️‍🩹

Thank you so much to our speakers representing and ! 💕

We appreciate everyone who attended, donated, and sponsored this event!!🤗

There are a couple of weeks left to apply to the 2026 Law Student Scholarship & Bar Grant! ⚖️🎓If you’re an eligible seco...
03/19/2026

There are a couple of weeks left to apply to the 2026 Law Student Scholarship & Bar Grant! ⚖️🎓

If you’re an eligible second or third-year law student, this is your opportunity to receive financial support as you continue your legal journey and prepare for the bar. 🔗Application Link in the bio

🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PST
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

Completed applications and all supporting documents must be emailed by the deadline.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and advance in the legal profession. Apply or share with a deserving law student today!

Join the Sister Bar Organizations for our annual joint meeting celebrating Women’s Herstory Month!This year’s meeting wi...
03/11/2026

Join the Sister Bar Organizations for our annual joint meeting celebrating Women’s Herstory Month!

This year’s meeting will be a fireside chat featuring Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Survivor Justice Center, and LevittQuinn Family Law Center to discuss how domestic violence uniquely impacts women in Los Angeles.

This event is a fundraiser benefitting these important organizations. We suggest a donation of $30.00, but all donations are welcome. If you are able to donate, you may do so at https://wlala.org/product/general-donation-wlala/ (add “WLALA Herstory Month Sponsorship” in the Order Notes), or by sending a check made out to WLALA (with “WLALA Herstory Month Sponsorship” in the memo line) to 634 S. Spring St., Ste. 902, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

Questions? Contact Kay Burt at [email protected].

We are almost at full capacity so register now! https://blackwomenlawyersla.member365.com/public/event/details/7c3cfe7dcd281a80663b8d6f3a95e431580b2e7f/1

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