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: Abdul Kadir Mohamed
Vice President: Brandy N. Cole
Treasurer: Christina M. Williams
Secretary: Kirsten Staples

Committee Chairs:

Community Service Co-Chairs – Ollie Green and Megan Wilson
Academic Co-Chairs – Stephanie James and Chiny Obia
Admissions Co-Chairs - Nathaniel Mack and Vivian Maiko
Alumni Relations - Christopher Carter
Professional Development - Candice Macon and Kirsten Staples