A Call to Action – How Lawyers and Law Students Can Help Bring About Change for Marginalized Communities
May 13, 2021
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST
Sponsored by MSBA New Lawyers Section
This program will feature a keynote address from Dr. Artika Tyner, a lawyer, educator, and the author of the award-winning book The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice*. Dr. Tyner will discuss tangible ways lawyers and law students can use their legal skills to advocate for change in Black and other marginalized communities. After the keynote address, participants will move to breakout sessions where they will meet representatives from various local organizations engaged in assisting communities in need. Participants will learn how they can use their skills, position, and authority to assist these organizations. We hope participants will leave motivated and with concrete action items for how they can assist in bringing about change in our communities.
Deadline to Register: May 11
Cost: Free for all attendees
Remote Participation: Instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, attorney, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom.