Join ACS and the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) for BLSA’s annual early pipeline program is designed to empower and inspire Detroit youth by exposing them to future career opportunities in the legal field. This community service and mentorship event allows 7th and 8th-grade students to tour the law school, participate in live debates, and receive mentorship from current law students and attorneys. This year, BLSA will partner with David Ellis Academy’s Detroit and West campuses and host approximately 60 students.
ACS & the Chicago Forum Present: A Conversation with David Cole
Join ACS and the Chicago Forum for a conversation with David Cole. David Cole is the former National Litigation Director of the ACLU. In his role, he managed more than 200 ACLU staff attorneys and supported staff in the National office, oversaw the ACLU’s U.S. Supreme Court docket, and provided leadership to 400 more legal staff who work in ACLU affiliate offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
ACS: Voting and Vibes
Join ACS for an end of year wrap-up party! Come hang out with other members and take a minute to vote for next year's e-board. We will be announcing the winners and introducing the new e-board at the end of the event. Lunch provided!
Standing Up for Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Models for Leadership and Strategies for Student Empowerment
Through audience engagement, speaker presentations, and discussion, this hour-long event will focus on proactive strategies that students, staff, and faculty can take to pursue DEI goals even amidst many new barriers. Moderated by Minnesota Law professor Francis Shen.
Akua Akyea, JD, Associate Dean for Career Development at Cornell Law School
Sergio Pérez, Ed.D., Diversity Officer & Director of Center for Inclusion & Advocacy at Loras College
Co-sponsored by the Shen Neurolaw Lab
Law for Black Lives: Liberation through Community Action
Law for Black Lives, a Black-led, queer, abolition minded, multiracial, feminist and anti-capitalist movement, is building a legal network that supports Black organizing and Black movements for liberation through community action. Come meet Executive Director attorney Christian Snow and learn more about the incredible work L4BL does. We're organizing a town-hall style meeting for students to discuss reactions and movements around the current presidential administration's Executive Orders and ask Christian about the work L4BL does in response to all the legal questions arising from those EOs.
Chat with Judge Pamela Harris
ACS hosted Judge Pamela Harris of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals for a chat.