A Message from the Office of Communications & Marketing Keeping YOU in the Loop. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Below is information regarding the official schedule of services from Monday, July 29 thru Thursday, August 1 for The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee.
TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Houston , Texas 1,347 followers
Okezie Chukwumerije, Interim Dean and Professor of Law Over-arching commitment to transforming lives in the profession!
About us
One of the most diverse law schools in the country boasting of a dynamic mix of African, Latino, Anglo and Asian perspectives on faculty and within the student body. As part of one of the largest HBCUs in the country, a mission-driven institution dedicated to expanding opportunities for the underserved in the legal profession, preparing a diverse group of students for leadership roles in the legal profession, business, and government, and offering leadership in teaching, research, and service.
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http://www.tsulaw.edu
External link for TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- Houston , Texas
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- Educational
- Founded
- 1947
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- Immigration and Naturalization Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Public Interests, Racial and Social Justice, Juvenile Justice, Innocence Project, Property Preservation and Foreclosure Defense, Street Law, Mock Trial, Moot Court, and Experiential Education
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3100 Cleburne Street
Houston , Texas 77004, US
Employees at TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Mrs. Shaundra Kellam Lewis
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Sergio V. Leal
Legal & Compliance Executive | Adjunct Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law (HBCU) | Board Chair, Family Houston
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Symone Redwine, Esq.
Fee Title Attorney, TV Legal Analyst & Law School Professor
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Seth Hopkins
Special Assistant County Attorney @ Harris County | Appellate Litigation
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A Message from the Office of Communications & Marketing Keeping YOU in the Loop. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Life Well-Lived. Sheila Jackson Lee, was an incomparable, international humanitarian and long-serving Texas congresswoman, who since 1995 represented Congressional District 18—a Houston-based district in the nation’s fourth largest city and the district that is home to Texas Southern University. Congresswoman Lee spoke truth to power and bridged gaps for the people of our city, state, country, and nation, as she courageously and fiercely fought for civil and human rights, underserved populations, and racial justice for nearly 30 years. As we pause to reflect on her public service and all she meant to our great city of Houston, state of Texas, United States of America and our nation, we embrace the fact that her life and career spans decades of good will, advocacy to improve lives for the better, and service to all mankind. Thurgood Marshall School of Law remembers our institutional friend and partner, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee: a life well-lived and one never to be forgotten. (OCM/AD S. Bynam, 7.23.24) #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #TexasSouthernUniversity #TSU #USCongress #SheilaJacksonLee #District18 #CongressionalDistrictofTexas #WeRememberYou
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hot Summer ’24: Two Thurgood Law faculty take on Florida's East Coast, both reserve bragging rights as SEALS '24 Conference welcomes them as moderators of respective and highly acclaimed, New Scholars Workshops on Tuesday, July 23 As of Sunday, July 21, the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) 2024 Annual Conference is in full swing on the sunny beach of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! Conference, July 21-27, 2024. The highlight of the conference? The New Scholars Workshops—offering newer faculty the opportunity to present a work in progress, while receiving valuable feedback from more senior faculty and audience participants. On Day 3 (i.e., Tuesday, July 23rd), SEALS welcomes to the moderator seat, Thurgood Law Assistant Professor Cindy Aribisala (Moderator, New Scholars Workshop – Corporate Law, Financial Regulation, and Tax Law) and Thurgood Law Associate Professor Ericka Kelsaw (Moderator, New Scholars Workshop – Property Law), as they each preside over their respective New Scholars Workshop panel discussion, starting at 10:15 a.m. (EDT). Scan QR code or click the following link to learn more about Aribisala’s and Kelsaw’s New Scholars Workshops and all other exciting workshops and activities at the SEALS ’24 Conference: https://lnkd.in/e-6c9Mgm #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #SEALS #SEALSAnnualConference2024 #NewScholarsWorkshops #Faculty #TMSLFaculty #Moderators #ProtectITImproveITPassITOn
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A Message from the Office of Communications & Marketing Keeping YOU in the Loop. Keep advocating for critical issues as this, keep representing Thurgood Law, and definitely keep up the great work Keara Dixon! Your Law School family is TMSL-proud! Read on...
It is time for my second EJA Fellow Update! I have officially been with the ACLU of Texas as a legal intern for an entire month and I have just completed the first assignment given to me. I was assigned to review eighty-seven Texas school districts’ dress and grooming policies and report if they violated the recently enacted Texas Creating an Open and Respectful World for Natural Hair “CROWN” Act, passed to prohibit hair-based discrimination based on race. To my dismay and disappointment, approximately 56 school districts outright violated the Texas CROWN Act and the remaining few used ambiguous language to get around it. As I was researching, I couldn’t help but hope many of these policies would be inclusive and protective of minority students, then I was quickly reminded why this fight for equality and justice was so important. Public interest attorneys are fighting to ensure a better tomorrow. A tomorrow that is just. A tomorrow where one is not discriminated against simply because of the way their hair grows out of their head. A tomorrow where people are no longer afraid to embrace who they truly are publicly. I am grateful for all the amazing work done at the ACLU of Texas, especially this project. This project centered around people who looked like me, an African American woman who routinely wears protective hairstyles and enjoys the texture of her natural hair. This project made me and my struggles as a black woman in America feel seen. So, thank you to the ACLU of Texas and EJA for funding this dream turned reality and supporting my goal of becoming a public interest attorney. With your help, we can continue to fund the future careers of many other public interest attorneys. To donate please click the link below. #EJAFellowupdate Equal Justice America TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law ACLU of Texas https://lnkd.in/geeF96KY
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A Message from the Office of Communications & Marketing ▪ Keeping YOU in the Loop. TMSL Community Reminder! The entire Texas Southern University campus, inclusive of Thurgood Marshall School of Law, will be closed on this coming Thursday, July 4, 2024 to commemorate the federal holiday, i.e., the Declaration of Independence (ratified on July 4, 1776, establishing the U.S.A.). No classes and all buildings and offices will be closed. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, July 5. #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #July4 #IndependenceDay #TSUCampus #TMSLCampus #CampusClosure
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New Leadership...New Beginnings! On the brink of its 97th institutional anniversary, the historic Texas Southern University launches new leadership through the Board of Regents’ appointment of James W. Crawford III, J.D., 14th President of Texas Southern University Astrologists often cite the month of June as a time of fresh starts. Yet, whether you are an astrology fan or not, one thing is for certain: In the days to come, our HBCU-parent institution has institutional success, programmatic strengths and overarching ideals to build upon from the tireless work and leadership exemplified by former TSU Interim President, Dr. Mary Evans Sias, and likewise, anticipated, fresh strategic vision, distinctive, global leadership experience and transformative service through the influential presence of newly appointed University president, James W. Crawford III, J.D. Interested in learning more about Texas Southern University’s 14th President? Simply scan QR code below or click the following link: Texas Southern University | James W. Crawford III Named as Next President of Texas Southern University (tsu.edu)
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Reflections of Reverend William Alexander “Bill” Lawson, a Texas Southern University former professor, partner and friend: On May 14, the city of Houston, the state of Texas, our country and nation lost a humble minister, compassionate community leader, former professor, partner and friend of Texas Southern University and great advocate for human and civil rights. The founding pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston and warmly regarded as “Houston’s Pastor”, the Reverend William Alexander “Bill” Lawson was revered by many—including but not limited to underserved individuals who benefited more often than not from his advocacy and those like-minded partners who shared in his beliefs, his ideals, and his efforts to improve lives for the better. A graduate of Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College (now, Tennessee State University)—the only state-funded HBCU in Tennessee and having previously served as Professor of Bible and Director of Upward Bound (i.e., a college preparatory program for high school seniors) at Texas Southern, Rev. Lawson was steeped in HBCU culture and tradition and remained a loyal, committed, well-regarded partner and friend of Texas Southern until his demise at the age of 95. In honor of Rev. Lawson’s life, Texas Southern University Office of Marketing & Communications released the following video tribute, citing reflections of the esteemed community leader by four (4) university employees, including two of Thurgood Law’s own—Distinguished Professor of Law James M. Douglas and Assistant Dean of Communications & Marketing Susan Bynam. Click the following link to watch: https://lnkd.in/gcGzRfrH
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We simply could not end the academic year, without reflecting on, and acknowledging the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this student-leader powerhouse! Check out this soon-to-be Cum Laude grad and our very own 2023-24 Student Bar Association Vice President—Ms. Ronke Badmus! A natural born leader, Ms. Badmus is a bad, bad chic (in a GREAT way! 😊)—who’s destined for leadership greatness in the profession. Congratulations, Ronke and keep striving for leadership greatness in all endeavors! Protect It…Improve It…and, most definitely, Pass It On! #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Hooding #TMSLSpring2024Hooding #RonkeBadmus #Graduate #Classof2024 #CumLaude #ProtectItImproveItPassItOn
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Spotlighting THURGOOD LAW EXCELLENCE! As the semester closes, Thurgood Law pauses to reflect on student excellence throughout the Spring semester and 2023-24 academic year. Soon-to-be Cum Laude grad, award-winning student, and our very own law school ambassador as 2023-24 Mr. TMSL—Tony Paschal has exemplified excellence and grit in the classroom, legal field, at Thurgood Law, Texas Southern and greater community. Congratulations, Tony! Protect It…Improve It…and, by all means, Pass It On! #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Classof2024 #MrTMSL #Award-Winning #CumLaude #ProtectItImproveItPassItOn
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CLASS OF '24 IS OUTTA HERE! Get ready to celebrate the Class of 2024 candidates for the Juris Doctor and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law! Two profound keynote speakers in the lineup for the 2024 Hooding Ceremony and Spring 2024 Texas Southern University Commencement on Fri, May 10 and Sat, May 11, respectively! Arrive early to snag your seat to witness oratorical finesse, political prowess, and thought-provoking wisdom from two powerhouse attorneys and politicians! (NOTE: Only JD and LL.M. candidates who pre-registered for TSU Spring 2024 Commencement will be permitted to participate in the commencement exercise on Saturday, May 11). *Can’t make the Spring 2024 Hooding Ceremony in person tomorrow? Livestream it, starting at 6 pm! To livestream, scan QR code or click the following link: https://lnkd.in/gdFxyJpK #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Classof2024 #Hooding #TMSLHooding #Commencement #TSUCommencement #ProtectItImproveItPassItOn
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