The Advocate

Firebird Chats: Interview with Sharon Pratt, 1st Woman Mayor of Washington, D.C.

D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt sits down for an interview with Angela Banks, a second-year UDC Law student. Tune in to hear the former mayor discuss her tenure, her advocacy for D.C. statehood, and her role as the founding director of the University of the District of Columbia’s Institute for Politics, Policy, and History.

Black Women Leading in Law:

A Tribute to Jean Camper Cahn 

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law hosted its second annual Black Women Leading in Law event on Thursday, March 21, at the UDC Student Center in Heritage Hall. The event, created to celebrate the legacy of Jean Camper Cahn, the first Black woman to co-establish a law school, also supported UDC Law’s commitment to cultivating the professional identities of its students.

More than 140 attendees gathered to participate in the event and hear from featured speaker former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. The evening began with a welcome by third-year law student Jayla Tolson and was immediately followed by a tribute to Jean Camper Cahn by Dean Johnson. One of the many highlights of the evening included a moving tribute in memory of beloved professor and DC School of Law Foundation Board member Joyce Batipps, given by her daughter Christina Batipps. At the height of the event, attendees were treated to a powerful discussion on leadership and Jean Camper Cahn’s impact on the legal profession led by Dean Johnson and featured speaker Madame Attorney General Lynch. Toward the conclusion of the event, members of the audience were invited to participate in the question-and-answer segment, which further enriched the conversation and experience. The evening concluded with a dessert reception featuring a musical performance by Shawn Allen’s Choice band.

Firebird Chats: Ryan Jones’14 Empowers Youth Through Aviation Education

In an interview led by Angela Banks, a second-year UDC Law student, Ryan Jones '14 discusses embracing a career change. Previously, Jones worked at D.C. United as the director of legal affairs. He is now focused on honoring his parents' legacy and mission to provide aviation education to youth from groups underrepresented in aviation, using his legal knowledge to create social change. Watch the interview now to learn more about the mission of his nonprofit organization, Let's Go Up to the 21st Century.

Dedicated to Service: John Wayne Lui’s Path to becoming an Administrative Law Judge 

John Wayne Lui'16 and Imani Roberson'24

UDC Law SBA President Imani Roberson, 3L, interviews John Wayne Lui’16, an administrative law judge for the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, an administrative court that is part of the executive branch and focuses on cases involving government agencies and actions against individuals. Lui discusses his journey to becoming an administrative law judge, his unwavering commitment to public service, and how mentorship impacted his life. 

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