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2008 Conference Sponsors
Thank you the following
2008 Conference Sponsors
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
American Express
Cintas
Consortium of Local and Federal Bar Associations of WA, VA, and MD
Covington & Burling, LLP
Edna Ruth Vincent; Colten Cummins Watson & Vincent P.C.
Hunton & Williams
Macy's
McGuire Woods
Microsoft
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC
O'Melveny & Myers
PepsiCo
Reed Smith
Saul Ewing
The Washington Post
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner, LLP
Troutman Sanders
Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP
Venable
Venable Foundation
Wal-Mart
Wiley Rein
WIlliam T. and Lovida H. Coleman
Womble Carlyle
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Just The Beginning Foundation (JTBF)
OUR HISTORY
"Just the Beginning" began as a celebration of the Integration of the Federal Judiciary on September 19, 1992, in Chicago, IL. The celebratory event entitled, "Just The Beginning - A Celebration of Integration of the Federal Judiciary" honored Judge James Parsons, the first African-American United States District Court Judge, on his retirement after devoting thirty-one years on the federal bench. At that celebration and for the first time in history, fifty-two African-American federal judges and hundreds of African American lawyers from across the country gathered to celebrate the history, struggles, and accomplishments of African-Americans in the law. Inspired by the events of that weekend, JTBF was founded as a not-for-profit organization of judges, lawyers, and other citizens who are dedicated to improving the legal system, preserving the history and honoring the legacy of African-Americans in the federal judiciary. Learn more about us.
Today, JTBF continues this mission by offering pipeline programs directly aimed at inspiring young students and increasing diversity in the legal profession and judiciary. READ MORE...
MISSION STATEMENT
JTBF is a multiracial, nonprofit organization comprised of lawyers, judges, and other citizens. It is dedicated to developing and nurturing interest in the law among young persons from various ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in the legal profession and supporting their continued advancement. JTBF’s long-term goal is to increase racial diversity in the legal profession and on the bench.
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The 2008 Summer Legal Institute was a rousing success clickhere to view our photo album.
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The conference entitled "Reaching Back, Lifting Up" brings together a diverse group of federal and state judges, lawyers, law professors, law students, college students, and high school and middle school students to enjoy the living stories of judges of diverse backgrounds and participate in public panel discussions for the community focused on contemporary legal issues. CLICK HERE for a complete conference agenda. To view current sponsors and levels of sponsorship CLICK HERE
"Reaching Back, Lifting Up" is sponsored by: the Consortium of Local and Federal Bar Associations of Washington, Virginia, and Maryland and the Just The Beginning Foundation.
"Reaching Back, Lifting Up" in the news. The May issue of Washington Lawyer featured an article by Melvin White, President of the District of Columbia Bar Association making the case for inclusion and supporting the Just the Beginning Foundation and the Conference. May issue of Washington Lawyer
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GALA AUCTION EVENT
Sept. 27, 2008
The Just The Beginning Foundation has commissioned Mrs. Menzie Lee Pettway, Alabama artist and member of the noted ”Gee’s Bend Quilters”, to create and capture the 2008 conference theme in an artwork quilt. This unique commissioned artwork will be auctioned to the highest bidder at the Gala Dinner to support the 2008 JTBF Pathway Law School Scholarship Program. [More]
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July 30, 2008 Midde School Law Camp
JTBF is proud to announce a one day middle school law day to be held in conjunction with High Jump Chicago.
August 18 - 26 2008 Advanced SLI
JTBF offers students who have taken the SLI the opportunity to return and hone in on particular skills including negotiations, specific writing skills and the opportunity to shadow a legal professional at work.
September 25, 2008 Robes In The Schools
On the morning of Thursday, September 25 at high schools and law schools throughout the greater metropolitan D.C. /Baltimore area, over fifty federal and state judges will visit and speak with law, college and high school students. At each school, a racially and gender diverse panel of three or more judges will speak to an assembly of young people and share the obstacles they overcame, their paths to the bench, strategies for success, and insight into opportunities in the law.
September 26, 2008 So You Want To Be A Lawyer...
On the morning of Saturday, September 27 at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Washington, D.C., JTBF will conduct several interactive programs geared toward young people. One of those panels is tentatively titled "So You Want to Be a Lawyer" and will feature a panel of jurists and lawyers who will talk about the various paths they took to a career in the law. Another panel will feature a mock trial activity.
On July 16, 2008
JTBF and the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms co-sponsored "An Insider's View of the Federal Courts". This one day program provided Summer Associates from area law firms with the unique opportunity to learn about the federal court system from federal judges and law clerks. The day included the following:
- Court Proceedings
- Judges' Panels
- Dialogue about Clerkships
- Lunch with Judges and Law Clerks
A special "thanks" to event host, Judge Ann Claire Williams of the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
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Join the pipeline
Become a JTBF Scholar
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The pipeline students, known as JTBF Scholars, come from a wide array of backgrounds but have a common interest in the law. Every student must apply and interview to enter the pipeline to ensure the scholars have the desire and aptitude to advance to the next stage of education and ultimately enter the legal profession.
JTBF does not simply look for the brightest students; more than anything, a JTBF scholar has the brazen desire to enter the legal profession and is not afraid of the hard work required to attain that goal.
If you are a student who fits this profile, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the JTBF Program Director at programs@jtbf.org or download an application from the Programs page and either fax or mail it in to the JTBF offices.
Just The Beginning Foundation
233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 6600
Chicago, IL. 60606
(312)258.5930 p
(312)258.5600 f
info@jtbf.org
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Just The Beginning Foundation would not be able to accomplish any of its endeavors without the generous support of its sponsors.
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If your organization is interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Director of Development, Rather Stanton at (312)258-4574 rstanton@jtbf.org
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