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ALL THURGOOD LAW/TEXAS BAR PASSERS: Please click the following link to register for the Swearing-In Ceremony taking place on Monday, October 21 at 6:15 pm. Hosted by Thurgood Law Class of 2025. Click following link: https://lnkd.in/gsddfQsD

Celebrating Bar Passage Success at Thurgood Law! THIS DESERVES A REPOST, FOR SURE! Thurgood Law is on CLOUD 9 with the official, most recent bar passage results in--a 75.91% bar passage rate by July 2024 bar takers! No doubt, our Thurgood Law Class of 2025 (current 3Ls) have not only some folks to celebrate, but colleagues to look up to, in anticipation of raising the bar of success even higher in 2025! As an act of support and admiration, the Thurgood Law Class of 2025 will present a "Swearing-In Ceremony" on the Law School campus on Monday evening, October 21 starting at 6:15 pm, officiated by esteemed alum, The Honorable Kenneth M. Hoyt '72--to jumpstart the careers of our recent bar passers as licensed attorneys in the profession. What an inspiration for current Thurgood Law students/future lawyers to be able to witness this auspicious ceremony take place on the very campus they matriculate! Kudos to the Class of 2025 for your vision to inspire Thurgood Law students and our community of supporters. We are Thurgood Law PROUD! #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #ONETMSL #July2024BarPassers #BarPassageSuccess #PROTECTItIMPROVEItPASSItOn

LOOPED IN/AMAZING FALL ‘24 @Thurgood Law: It’s a never-ending circle of success with third-year law student, Khamisie Green! He deserves THIS post...and everybody's RE-POST! It’s one thing to think about success. But, we’ve got a student in our midst who simply earns success at every turn. His name is none other than, Khamisie Green. From succeeding as a Summer ’23 Law Intern for Lockheed Martin Corporation in Dallas, Texas; to placing Second (2nd) in the 1L Elevator Pitch Contest; to being elected as the 57th National Vice Chair for the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) in 2024; to being part of the dynamic duo, First Place winning debate team for two consecutive years (alongside TMSL alum, recent Texas bar passer Aaron Abram, Esq. ’24) for the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) – Barbara C. Jordan Chapter’s signature, The Great Debate competition—Khamisie’s award-winning success continues into Fall 2024. As the recent recipient of the prestigious Trial Lawyers University (TLU) 2024 Law Student Scholarship, Khamisie is privileged to attend the forthcoming TLU Live Vegas 2024 Conference at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to network with, and soak up knowledge from a plethora of participating trial attorneys and law firms; partake in varied trial development workshops; and receive trial skills coaching and training from some of the most acclaimed trial attorneys in the country. For an aspiring trial lawyer with impeccable advocacy and oratorical skills, it just doesn’t get any better than that. Simply put, not only does Khamisie set the bar for exceptional student leadership and success, he’s clearly one to watch! Try taking your eyes off Khamisie...and, you just MIGHT miss out on yet another AMAZING achievement. EVERYONE, congratulate 3L student, Khamisie Green! #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #LawStudents #StudentLeaders #KhamisieGreen #TrialLawyersUniversity #TLULawStudentsScholarship2024 #TLULiveVegasConference2024 #caesarspalacelasvegas #AMAZINGFall2024 #AMAZINGstudentsuccess #PROTECTItIMPROVEItPASSItOn

A Phenomenal Lady of Firsts: Thurgood Law Remembers Thurgood Law alumna, The Honorable Zinetta Burney ‘74. Thurgood Law pays tribute to an icon in our community and Thurgood Law alumna, The Honorable Zinetta Arceneaux Burney ‘74.Judge Burney was founder of the first African American, all-female law firm in the United States alongside attorneys, Joan Edwards, Shelvin Louise Hall, Haroldeen Hartsfield and Algenita Scott Davis. Judge Burney was also the first female, African American on the University of Houston Board of Regents, following an appointment in 1991 by then, Governor Ann Richards. Burney was sworn-in by United States District Court Judge Vanessa Gilmore on Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Houston as the presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 7, Place 2, where she served for fifteen years. In 2019, Judge Burney passed the torch of judicial service, along with her robe, to daughter and Thurgood Law alum, Honorable Sharon Burney ’07, during a ceremony in Emancipation Park; Sharon Burney was likewise sworn-in by Judge Gilmore as judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 7, Place 2. Judge Zinetta Burney believed in helping others, often routinely prioritizing her constituency before herself. Judge Burney passed away in Houston on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Known for her selfless character, relentless spirit as attorney and judge, and staunch ability to open doors for others behind her, Judge Burney leaves a lasting legacy in the profession for other legal minds to follow. She is already missed, but never to be forgotten. Please make note of her Celebration of Life service below. #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #ThurgoodLawRemembers #TMSLAlumna #JudgeZinettaBurney #InMemoriam #CelebrationofLife

(RE-POSTING WITH CORRECTION) Handclaps and finger snaps for this one! Please show your love and support for our colleagues in Vegas...by sharing and re-posting! Special Afternoon Buzz: Opening the Envelope of Success…in Vegas! Right now, Las Vegas is ON FIRE! Why, you ask? Because at this VERY MOMENT, the 2024 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference is happening at the dynamic Bellagio Hotel! And, Thurgood Law is representing there…and REPRESENTING WELL. 😊 Sending a special shout-out and good vibes to our Thurgood Law representatives, Professor Cindy Aribisala and our 5 student leaders below who are not simply talking a good game at the CCWC, but staying in the game by connecting, networking, learning and growing. That’s just HOW we do it at Thurgood Law. #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #CCWC2024 #CareerStrategies #WomenofColor #Leadership #StudentLeaders #ProtectItImproveItPassItOn

Special Afternoon Buzz @Thurgood Law: Right now, Las Vegas is ON FIRE! Why, you ask? Because at this VERY MOMENT, the 2024 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference is happening at the dynamic Bellagio Hotel! And, Thurgood Law is representing there…and REPRESENTING WELL. Sending a special shout-out and good vibes to our Thurgood Law representatives, Professor Cindy Aribisala and our 5 student leaders below who are not simply "talking a good game" at the CCWC, but "staying in the game" by connecting, networking, learning and growing. That’s just HOW we do it at Thurgood Law. #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #CCWC2024 #CareerStrategies #WomenofColor #Leadership #ProtectItImproveItPassItOn

At Thurgood Law, somebody has AMAZING leadership swagger. That somebody is third-year law student, Keith L. Turner III. Keith L. Turner III is taking the helm of leadership by storm. As Student Bar Association (SBA) Vice President and co-influencer of the SBA’s Hall-Turner Administration, Keith remains in strategic partnership with the SBA leadership team, Thurgood Law faculty, staff and student body in “changing the narrative, shifting the culture, and moving the Law School forward”, while also serving as Digital Content Editor of the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. This past summer, he rocked hard as a Summer ’24 Associate in the corporate group at O’Melveny & Myers LLP (O’Melveny) in Houston, delving into liquefied natural gas, merger & acquisition, and oil and gas matters—just to name a few. While at O’Melveny this summer, Keith’s work ethic and productivity were so impressive, he left with a job offer to return in Fall ’25, post law school graduation, as a new Associate in the Corporate & Transactions division of the firm. Oh yes, it’s pretty safe to say, Keith is not just scoring in the game of success; he’s winning. Check out Keith’s photo. He’s sporting shades of blue—a personality color, according to 20th century Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, known to be connected to persons who not only exude decision-making based on pros and cons, logic, and an objective point-of-view, but persons who lead by example and work to uplift each member of their constituent circle. Methodical in his thinking? Yes, that’s Keith. Effective problem solver? Well, after honing his skills scoping mergers & acquisitions and oil and gas matters over the summer, undoubtedly, Keith’s analytical ability for problem-solving is on point. Leading by example? Absolutely! Ascending to the roles of SBA Vice President and Digital Content Editor of Thurgood Marshall Law Review clearly underscores Keith’s influence and leadership ability amongst his circle of peers. Without hesitation, Keith’s work ethic, perseverance, and due diligence at Thurgood Law and beyond resonate he’s planting seeds of inspiration for others to follow and no bones about it, it’s contagious. And, at Thurgood Law, that’s not just considered Thurgood Law success. That’s AMAZING leadership swagger. #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #OCM #Students #Leaders #Leadership #KeithTurnerIII #TMSLSBA #TMLR #Amazing #AmazingSummer2024 #PROTECTItIMPROVEItPASSItOn

AMAZING Trajectory of Success – Her Smile Says It All: This past summer, second-year Thurgood Law student, Danniell Smith transcended her master plan of success to the next level, raising the bar of excellence in achievement. Danniell Smith simply killed it this summer by taking her master plan of success to the next level! From cutting the surface of sharpening legal analysis and negotiation skills in corporate law while at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in NYC to later serving as a judicial intern on the federal bench supporting the Honorable Diana Saldaña in Laredo, Texas, Danniell not only perfected essential skills to successfully support the balance of her academic career at Thurgood Law, but essential skills to support her future path as a successful, practicing attorney. And, the sweet cherry on top of Danniell’s sundae of success? She was not only named 2024 Blask Fellow by the Federal Bar Association, but will head into the 2024 holiday season as the 2024-25 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship recipient! Simply put, Danniell not only has a master plan of success in place, but she’s putting her master plan of success into action! So, keep being about it, Danniell! And, keep flashing that award-winning smile of success! After all, you CLEARLY are raising the bar of excellence in achievement.  #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Leadership #StudentLeaders #DanniellSmith #AMAZINGSummer2024 #FederalBarAssociation #BlaskFellow2024 #HispanicScholarshipFundRecipient2024-25 #PROTECTItIMPROVEItPASSItOn

It’s an AMAZING lifestyle: Studying abroad truly has its privileges. Who had the opportunity to experience a different style of law education during Summer ‘24? Who traveled to London to participate in an international summer law school program and returned with a fresh perspective on culture and ready to apply acquired knowledge and skills for his second year of law school? Post his law school career, who is now better prepared to compete in a global economy? Don’t just ask anyone: Ask Thurgood Law second-year student, Cameron I. Adams. We see you, Cameron. Keep making us Thurgood Law proud! #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Students #Leaders #Leadership #CameronAdams #StudyAbroad #AmazingSummer2024 #ThurgoodLawSuccess #PROTECTItIMPROVEItPASSItOn

AMAZING: How about being selected to be “Ms. JD” before receiving the JD? One distinguished role Taylar-Made for Taylar Hall! Taylar Hall is one of twelve law students from around the country selected as a 2024-25 Ms. JD Fellow from the Ms. JD organization—an amazing non-profit association that selects outstanding, third-year female law students for a year of mentorship, plus professional and career development. Founded at Stanford Law School in 2006 by six female law students and serving as a unique nexus between the profession and pipeline of diverse attorneys, Ms. JD celebrates women achievements, addresses challenges experienced by female law students and lawyers, and hosts forums for legal practitioners and law students to share in ongoing conversations about varied topics, including gender issues in law school and the profession, career obstacles, mental wellness, and even the bar exam! With the pairing of a female attorney to each Ms. JD Fellow, the Ms. JD Fellowship Program strives to give voice to why it matters that women continue to overcome barriers to achieve gender parity in the profession and is dedicated to the success of aspiring, female attorneys. It goes without saying, leadership at work and within the community is essential for career success, regardless of gender. And, as the 2024-25 Ms. JD Fellow, coupled with her Summer’24 clerkship with the Illinois Appellate Court, her influence as President of Thurgood Law’s Student Bar Association (SBA) and her service as a 2024-25 Senior Editor of Thurgood Marshall Law Review, with each passing day Taylar continues to exemplify she’s Taylar-Made for a practicing, JD career! Applications for the Ms. JD 2025-26 Fellowship will open in Early 2025. Be ahead of the game! Learn more about the Ms. JD Fellowship Program and how to apply by scanning QR code below or click here: https://lnkd.in/g6SFPbre #ThurgoodLaw #TMSL #OneTMSL #Students #Leaders #Leadership #TaylarHall #MsJD #AMAZING #AY2024-25 #ThurgoodLawSuccess