Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network Lena O. Smith Luncheon Friday, May 4, 2018, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network (“MBWLN”) invites you to our annual Lena O. Smith Luncheon (the “Luncheon”) at Mitchell Hamline School of Law on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Luncheon is our signature event in honor of Lena O. Smith, Minnesota’s first African-American woman attorney. It is also an opportunity to network, to honor the achievements of women of color during the past year, and to introduce graduating women of color law students to the legal community.
MBWLN’s mission is to enhance the profile of black women lawyers, provide networking and mentoring opportunities, and encourage black women lawyers by fostering a sense of “belonging” in the legal profession. MBWLN also conducts a law school workshop for women of color law students each fall. The workshop provides students with practical tips and advice and facilitates informal mentoring and networking.
The Luncheon this year features guest speaker Rhonda Joy McLean, former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc. Prior to her tenure with Time Inc., Ms. McLean was the Assistant Regional Director of the Northeast Regional Office of the Federal Trade Commission. In addition, Ms. McLean is a trustee of Union Theological Seminary. Ms. McLean is also coauthor of “The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women.” She has received numerous awards, including being named a “Trailblazer” by Black Women of Influence in September 2017. At the Luncheon, Ms. McLean will discuss obstacles faced by African American women in the workplace and offer strategies to combat those challenges.
Please join us at the Luncheon at noon on Friday, May 4, 2018. You are an important part of Minnesota’s legal community. Your presence at our event would foster the presence and connections we desire. Please also consider supporting our mission by being a sponsor.
Enclosed is an order form to purchase Luncheon tickets and tables, and to select a level of sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. We would appreciate a response by April 18, 2018, if possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions at lward@ward-ward.com or (612) 872-1100.
Best regards, Lateesa T. Ward
Lateesa T. Ward MBWLN Director LOS Registration Form – 2018