California Association of Black Lawyers

10/08/2026

TODAY! Two Important Virtual Events Happening

Join CABL and our partners for two timely virtual events focused on voter education and protecting access to the ballot:

📌 Disenfranchising the Vote: A Parliamentarian Presentation
Presented by National Bar Association Sections & Divisions

📌 Voter Education Town Hall With Bar Leaders
Co-sponsored with the California Lawyers Association

Both events offer an opportunity to hear from legal and bar leaders and engage in important conversations ahead of the November election.

Register today and join us virtually!

VIRTUAL
Disenfranchising the Vote: A Parliamentarian Presentation
Presented By National Bar Association Sections & Divisions
October 8, 2026
7:00 p.m. EST
➡️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eZ42fi6B

VIRTUAL
Voter Education Town Hall With Bar Leaders
Co-sponsored with the California Lawyers Association
October 8, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST
➡️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eK2f8ygv

Moderator:
Willie Williams, Vice President South, CABL

Panelists:
Stephen King, President, CABL
Lei-Chala Wilson, Past President, CABL; Co-Chair, Region IX Election Protection Committee
Terrance J. Evans, President, California Lawyers Association; Director, NBA Region IX
Löan T. Shillinger, Past President, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association; Co-Chair, Region IX Election Protection Committee
Ludlow B. Creary II, President, John M. Langston Bar Association
Carmen Nicole-Cox, CABL Member At-Large; Founder, Cox Firm for Law & Policy

10/07/2026

CABL Calls for Voter Protection and Education

CABL has sent a formal letter to California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and Attorney General Rob Bonta urging stronger voter education and protections against intimidation and interference during the November 2026 election.

Please see the letter below.

10/06/2026

TOMORROW: Free Webinar on Lawyers Supporting Democracy

CABL is proud to partner with the California Lawyers Association, Region IX of the National Bar Association, and other legal organizations for a free, nonpartisan webinar:

Lawyers Supporting Democracy: Election Operations, Poll Monitoring, and the 2026 Midterms

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Event | Self-Study Credit Available

Free, fair, accessible, and effectively administered elections depend on trained individuals who understand the rules, communicate clearly, and help established processes work as intended. Lawyers, law students, and legal professionals are especially well suited to this work.

This webinar will explore meaningful ways attorneys and legal professionals can support the administration of the November 3, 2026 election, including:

- Serving as poll workers under the training and supervision of local election officials
- Volunteering as trained election protection volunteers and poll monitors; and
- Supporting election integrity and the rule of law in a nonpartisan capacity.

The program is not about advocating for candidates, parties, ballot initiatives, or particular outcomes. It is about helping ensure the election process works as it should.

No election-law experience is required.

Moderator: Daniel Cheung

Presented by: CLA Civic Engagement amp; Outreach Committee, CLA Business Law Section, CLA New Lawyers Section, CABL, Region IX of the National Bar Association, and partner organizations.

Register today and learn how you can contribute your time and legal skills this Election Day.

https://calawyers.org/event/free-webinar-lawyers-supporting-democracy-election-operations-poll-monitoring-and-the-2026-midterms/

09/25/2026

Join CABL and community partners across California for a Community Voter Education Rally on October 3.

This information is especially important for communities that have historically faced voter suppression, over-policing, misinformation, and barriers to ballot access.

See the Los Angeles and San Diego locations below. The Bay Area location will be announced soon.

Voters should know:

- They have the right to vote free from intimidation.
- They have the right to ask for help.
- They have the right to request a provisional ballot if their eligibility is questioned.
- They have the right to report problems at the polls.

Report intimidation or voting problems:

California Voter Protection Hotline: 1-800-815-2666
National Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Judge Huey P. Cotton and CABL Judicial Council member on being named Judge of the Year by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (LA-ABOTA). This honor recognizes Judge Cotton's outstanding commitment to justice and the legal profession. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!

07/22/2026

🔔 Opportunity for CABL Members:

The Bar Association of San Francisco is hosting its African American Partners & Associations Summer Reception TOMORROW

We have received a limited complimentary registration code for CABL members, but the offer expires at the close of business TODAY.

If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] as soon as possible to receive the code.

07/21/2026

Congratulations to CABL President-Elect Terrance J. Evans on being recognized as a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal!

A nationally recognized trial and appellate lawyer, Terrance continues to make an impact through his legal excellence, leadership, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Well-deserved recognition.

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2026—Duane Morris LLP partner Terrance J. Evans has been selected as a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This special edition recognizes some of the region’s most accomplished litigators and trial attorneys. Being s...

07/13/2026

This Saturday, July 18!

San Francisco’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) Leader Pathways to the Profession is an interactive legal networking scavenger hunt designed to connect students and early-career legal professionals with attorneys, judges, and mentors while exploring San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building and Embarcadero. Participants will complete team challenges, build professional connections, enjoy ice cream treats, and learn about pathways into the legal profession.

The event is co-sponsored by JIOP and the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association. CABL is proud to serve as a Community Sponsor.

Rsvp by emailing [email protected].

06/29/2026

Diversity in legal education is not a political trend. It is a professional necessity.

Today, the California Association of Black Lawyers is calling on California law schools, the State Bar, and state leaders to maintain lawful, effective diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that expand opportunity and strengthen the legal profession.

Read our full statement.

06/25/2026

On June 18, 2026, CABL joined Duane Morris LLP for the webinar, Exploring the Significance of Juneteenth with Bar Association Leaders. Moderated by Terrance Evans, CABL President-Elect, the discussion brought together leaders from several of CABL's affiliate bar associations to reflect on the history and significance of Juneteenth and its connection to ongoing conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. Panelists included Mariah S. Cooks, President of the Charles Houston Bar Association; Ludlow B. Creary II, President of the John M. Langston Bar Association; Jeresia Ewell, President of the Wiley Manuel Bar Association; and Robert L. Harris, CABL Co-Founder and past President of the National Bar Association.