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January 2021 Newsletter
Presidents' Message

Dear Member,

Happy 2021! As your newly elected Co-Presidents, we are excited to work with our Board of Directors and members like you to advance our mission of expanding legal access, providing annual scholarships, supporting law students and attorneys with a professional network, and advocating for increased representation in the judiciary as we enter our 43rd year of existence.


In solidarity,

María D. Domínguez
Susana Gonzales
Co-Presidents
Two EBLRLA Members Sworn in as Alameda County Superior Court Judges
Congratulations to Judge Elena Condes and Judge David Pereda on getting sworn in as Alameda County Superior Court judges.

Judge Condes and Judge Pereda embody our mission of expanding legal access to our communities and increasing our representation in the judiciary. Please join us in congratulating Judge Condes and Judge Pereda!
EBLRLA Member Spotlight:
Amelia Rosario Sandoval-Smith
Amelia Rosario Sandoval-Smith is an attorney at the Office of General Counsel at the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District. 

Amelia has a Bachelor's degree in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco, School of Law with a concentration in Labor and Employment Law. Amelia served as the President of the Latinx Law Student Association (formerly La Raza Students Association).
Amelia joined the EBLRLA Board of Directors in February 2020 and was soon elected to serve as Secretary. 

Hometown: Santa Rosa, California
Attorney Since: December 2007
Favorite Book: Currently, Becoming by Michelle Obama
Favorite Food: Chips. Never met a chip I didn't enjoy. 
Favorite Music: 90s R&B

What inspired you to enter the law profession? 
Coming from a family of laborers, particularly agricultural workers, I have always been concerned with the treatment of workers. Growing up, my father shared the impact of Cesar Chavez and our obligation to be change makers for our community. I carried that with me. I was inspired to go to law school and further my education to help me help others.
The Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Needs Attorney Volunteers!
The 40th Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial is looking for practicing and retired attorneys to volunteer a few hours as attorney scorers. Unlike past years, this season your expertise will be crucial in the virtual courtroom. 

Coordinated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), volunteers will watch and score the proceedings via Zoom while the high school students, acting as witnesses and attorneys, try an entire case in a timed exchange.

This year's case, People v. Croddy, is the trial of Lee Croddy who hosts a popular YouTube channel called The Right Choice of News. (Program flyer here.)

Schedule:
January 26, 28; and February 2, 4; 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Preliminary Rounds)
February 9, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Quarterfinals)
February 11, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Semifinals)
February 16, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Finals and Consolation)
 
Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f48aaa828a6fa7-20211
 
If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Lance at (925) 942-3429 or via email, jlance@cccoe.k12.ca.us. 
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
Today we celebrate and remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his commitment to advancing social justice and racial justice everywhere. Here are some photos from one of Dr. King's visits to Puerto Rico in 1965.
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