The National Bar Association Hosts the 90th Annual Convention and Exhibits in Los Angeles, CA
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LOS ANGELES, CA - The
National Bar Association (NBA), the nation's oldest and largest
national association of predominantly African-American lawyers, judges,
educators and law students is pleased to announce its 90th Annual
Convention and Exhibits. The event will be held at the luxurious
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Downtown Los Angeles, 404 South
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, on July 19, 2015 – July 23,
2015.
Panelist
and speakers include nationally respected professionals including Dr.
Cornel West, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Congressman G.K. Butterfield,
Judge Glenda Hatchett, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Judge Faith Jenkins, and
Judge Kevin Ross to name a few.
The
convention will also consist of an Exhibit Hall for companies to
showcase their products and services. The Exhibit Hall is “open to the
public”, so exhibitors can expect to market their products and services
to visitors from the Greater Los Angeles area and convention attendees.
After
90 years in existence, the National Bar Association continues to be one
of the most prominent law organizations comprised in large by
African-Americans. With 84 affiliate chapters throughout the United
States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa and the Caribbean, it
represents a professional network of more than 65,000 members around the
world.
In
keeping with the mission of the National Bar Association, the
leadership team has created a convention agenda that promotes
professional and social networking among the members of the American and
the international bars; to promote legislation that will improve the
economic condition of all American citizens, regardless of race, sex or
creed.
“This
year I assembled an outstanding group of professionals that will share
their knowledge and many years of experience in the legal profession.
We will have informative panel discussions, plenary sessions, seminars
and spectacular speakers scheduled,” said Pamela J. Meanes, President of
the National Bar Association.
The convention will include fun relaxing events including the Presidents Reception, A White Linen Affair, and Fred
David Gray Hall of Fame Luncheon. The events will include
entertainment by top recording artists Kenny Latimore, and Johnny Gill
with more to be announced.