Multicultural Judges & Lawyers
Mission Statement
The general purposes of the Section, as set forth in its Bylaws, are to further the objectives of the Delaware State Bar Association (the "DSBA"), further the interests of attorneys, judges and members of the community of diverse ethnic backgrounds, foster communication and understanding among diverse groups within both the legal and greater community, encourage the public service rendered by its Members and promote the professional development and interests of its Members.
Officers (2012-2013)
Chair
Rakesh H. Mehta
Executive Vice-Chair
Tanisha Lynette Merced
Vice-Chair Legislative Affairs
Tabatha L. Castro
Vice-Chair Community Relations
Tamika A. Crawl-Bey
Vice-Chair Public Relations
Natasha M. Songonuga
Vice-Chair of Special Events
Monica A. Horton
Vice-Chair of Legal Development
Danielle S. Blount
Aman K. Sharma
Secretary
Patricia A. Winston
Advisory Board:
Brenda James-Roberts
Monté Squire
Schedule of Events & Meetings
- Joint Happy Hour with the New Lawyers Section - Tentatively January 11, 2012
- General Body Breakfast Meeting - January 27, 2012
- Wills for Seniors CLE - January 2012
- Career Day Program - April 2012
- Haile Alford Memorial Breakfast - Tentatively May 2, 2012
- End of the Year Networking Event - June 2012
Current Projects & Activities
MJL actively participates and engages in numerous community based initiatives seeking to serve as a link between minority constituents and the lawmakers who serve them. MJL's current projects and activities include:
Supplemental Bar Review Program
Delaware Minority Job Fair
Project S.A.F.E.
Mentoring Initiative
Publications Initiative
MJL Luncheon Lecture Series
Completed Projects & Past Events
Projects
"The Road to the Judiciary"
Portrait of Judge Haile Alford
Events
New York Law School Forum
2005 Kick-Off Reception
Press Releases
Judge Haile L. Alford Memorial Breakfast - May 17, 2006
Introduction of Officers
MJL Kick-Off
New York Law School Forum
Membership
MJL welcomes new members. If you would like to join the MJL Section, please contact Janice Myrick (658-5279 x103) at the DSBA Office.