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 (2009-2010)

Chair
Monte Squire

Executive Vice-Chair
Sophia Siddiqui

Vice-Chair Legislative Affairs
Tabatha L. Castro

Vice-Chair Community Relations
Rakesh H. Mehta

Vice-Chair Public Relations

Vice-Chair of Special Events
Tanisha Merced

Vice-Chair of Legal Development
Danielle Blount

Secretary
Patricia A. Winston

Schedule of Events & Meetings

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

Events 

MJL Section Annual Black History Month Luncheon
Monday, February 23, 2009 12 p.m.
Hercules Building

2009 Judge Haile L. Alford Conference
Friday, May 1, 2009
Widener University School of Law
Click for Registration Form

Upcoming MJL Monthly Section Meetings
Monday, February 2, 2009 12 p.m. (Agenda) (To be held at the Law Offices of Elliot Greenleaf)
Monday, March 2, 2009 12 p.m. (To be held at the Law Offices of Elliot Greenleaf)
Monday, April 6, 2009 12 p.m. (To be held at the Law Offices of Elliot Greenleaf)
Monday, May 4, 2009 12 p.m. (To be held at the Law Offices of Elliot Greenleaf)

 

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.