CLF’s California Legal Pathways Collaborative to Presenta First-Time California Law Academy Symposium Awards& Scholarship Reception on September 21

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 26, 2024) – A program of the California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) is proud to present a California Law Academy Symposium Awards & Scholarship Reception on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day-long special event will take place at UC Law in San Francisco (198 McAllister Street) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  A newly created program of CLF, a 501(c)(3) and the non-profit arm of the California Lawyers Association, CLPC is a diversity pipeline project that focuses on expanding resources for the high school law academies and furthering diversity, education, and accessibility in the legal profession. 

Designed for law academy teachers, advisory boards, administrators, and volunteers, the program will include insightful keynote presentations by the Honorable Martin Jenkins of the California Supreme Court and Anna Mercado Clark, President of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Following the inspiring keynote presentations, two special sessions will include focus on Law Academy Teaching Teams presented by Street Law Training Staff on classroom presentation, techniques, and curriculum content, plus an Advisory Boards, Administrators & Volunteers session highlighting best practices, how to create dynamic and engaged advisory boards, the importance of partnerships and collaborations, and more. After the content-rich sessions, participants can enjoy a reception and celebratory awards presentation to close out the day.  

“This first-time symposium and celebratory event is a dream come true for me,” said Ruthe Ashley, Chair of the California Lawyer Foundation’s CLPC program. “The California Legal Pathways Collaborative extends an effort first launched in 2010 to introduce diverse students to law and law-related careers. The alignment with CLF has taken the initiative to entirely new heights and we are all thrilled to share new possibilities plus showcase the success of our collective efforts.”  

The deadline to register for the California Law Academy Symposium Awards & Scholarship Reception is September 18, 2024. More details and advance ticket information (group pricing is available) are available via this link. More information about the California Lawyers Foundation is available at calawyersfoundation.org and more information about CLPC is available here. 

About California Lawyers Association

Established in 2018 and headquartered in Sacramento, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA’s mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or X.

About California Lawyers Foundation

Formed in 2019, the California Lawyers Foundation is the charitable arm and partner of the California Lawyers Association, California’s voluntary statewide bar association. While new to the scene, the CLF is a statewide foundation actively developing and supporting projects that improve access to justice for people in need and make the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone; increase diversity in the profession and help educate Californians about the 3rd branch, the role of lawyers and the rule of law. CLF is a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 501(c)(3). For more information about CLF, please visit calawyersfoundation.org.

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