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NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Purpose, Pasion, Pers"tence: Bluep#nt For Succes
44 Annual Regional Convention
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Dalas, Texas
January 16-20, 2013
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January 16, 2013

Dear RMBLSA,

On behalf of the National Executive Board, I extend to you a warm welcome to the Rocky Mountain
Regional Convention of the National Black Law Students Association.

For more than forty years, NBLSA has prepared law students for the challenges they face in the legal
profession while reinforcing the importance of remaining committed to our communities. As NBLSA
leaders, we stand upon the shoulders of those who have gone before us to pave the way for our
opportunities. It is that history which has led us to choose the theme for the 2012-2013 year, Lnhancing
the Dream.` NBLSA will continue to seize the opportunities given to us to make positive social change,
serve our community, and diversify the legal profession. While we have not yet realized the dream`
inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.`s ision, we are continually striving to balance and pave the way
for African-American students and community empowerment.

NBLSA is committed to ensuring we are in line with key issues facing minority law students and we will
continue to strengthen our existing partnerships and forge new partnerships with organizations aligned
with our mission. We also are committed to advancing issues that have a direct impact on minority law
students and work to raise our academic standards to ensure our members are well-prepared in the
classroom. Specifically here in the Rocky Mountain Region, Chukwudi Egbuonu and the Regional
Executive Board have made key strides in the development of enhanced programming throughout the
region and have created amazing alumni networking opportunities for NBLSA members. We applaud the
Rocky Mountain Region`s successful implementation of the mission of NBLSA and look forward to
continued programming that will grow RMBLSA for years to come.

I look forward to seeing you again at our 45
th
Annual National Convention in Atlanta, GA March 6 - 10,
2013. 1his year`s national conention will be the culminating eent o a year dedicated to strengthening
our membership, equipping law students with the skills needed for success in the field of law, and our
continued pursuit of Enhancing The Dream.


In NBLSA Service,



Kendra Brown
Vermont Law School | J.D., Class of 2012
The George Washington University Law School | LL.M. Candidate, 2013
National Chair, 2012-2013
National Black Law Students Association

Kendra Brown
NATIONAL CHAIR

Dave Dambreville
NATIONAL VICE-CHAIR

Whitney Kenner
NATIONAL SECRETARY

Eleanor Curry
NATIONAL TREASURER

LaBrae McMillan
NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Cara Sherman
NATIONAL DIRECTOR-FREDERICK DOUGLASS
MOOT COURT COMPETITION

Valerie Fontenot
NATIONAL DIRECTOR-THURGOOD MARSHALL
MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

Teleicia Rose
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

Ericka Aiken!
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Yvesner Zamar
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Victoria Walker
MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAIR

Aisha Smith
MIDWEST REGIONAL CHAIR

Bomopregha Julius
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAIR

Chukwudi Egbuonu
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CHAIR

Charlyn Stanberry
SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAIR

Christopher Sanders
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAIR

Danielle McGee
EXTERNAL CHIEF OF STAFF

Tyrone Blackburn
INTERNAL CHIEF OF STAFF

Carla Jordan-Detamore
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

David Stephen
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Janea Raines
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Ashley Christopher
NATIONAL CONVENTION COORDINATOR

Alyssa Locus
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
OF CORPORATE RELATIONS

Shelton Marshall
NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CHAIR

Deyaska Spencer
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL
NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITION

Cassye Cole
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Diepiriye Anga
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CHAIR

Stanley Settle, II
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE
PRE LAW DIVISION

Ebony Foster
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND
DEVELOPMENT

Nicole Morgan
NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIAN

Catherine Marable
NATIONAL HISTORIAN

Charles Tucker, Jr., Esq.
NATIONAL MOOT COURT ADVISOR

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January 16, 2013

Greetings RMBLSA,

On behalf of the RMBLSA Executive Board, I welcome you to Dallas, Texas for the Rocky
Mountain Regional Convention of the National Black Law Students Association. The
Regional Executive Board has been tirelessly working to ensure that this is a memorable
convention that brings value to you as an aspiring attorney. As we strive to build on the
foundation of excellence and service, we reflect on the legacy of our predecessors and
reaffirm our commitment to the development of the next wave of talented, involved black
attorneys.

Over the years, RMBLSA has equipped law students with the necessary tools to face the
challenges of the legal profession while emphasizing the importance of remaining
committed to our communities. This year RMBLSA implemented initiatives and
programming based on this years theme, Purpose, Passion, Persistence: Blueprint for
Success, which allowed us to further cultivate relationships with legal professionals who
have displayed an interest in further developing RMBLSA members while strengthening our
brand. RMBLSA has made key strides in developing programming that focuses on
strengthening the overall academic and professional development of minority law students.

This years convention provides the opportunity for members to experience informational
workshops and panels, advocacy competitions, community service, and networking events. I
encourage you to fully take advantage of all the opportunities the RMBLSA Regional
Convention has to offer as we culminate our year in Dallas, Texas. This is slated to be an
amazing convention week.

Thank you again for your support and the humbling opportunity to work with the brightest
and the most innovative leaders of tomorrow. It has truly been a privilege and extreme
pleasure to serve as the RMBLSA Regional Chair.

Best Regards,




Chukwudi Egbuonu
Thurgood Marshall School of Law,
Texas Southern University
Rocky Mountain Regional Chair
National Black Law Students Association
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January 16, 2013


Greetings Colleagues, Future Attorneys, and Friends:

On behalf of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, I am honored to
welcome you to the Rocky Mountain Black Law Students Associations (RMBLSA) 44
th
Annual
Regional Convention. Our law school is one of the most diverse law schools in the country, and
that diversity includes one of the largest cohorts of African-American women professors and
students.

As I reflect on the 2012-2013 convention theme of Purpose, Passion, Persistence: Blueprint for
Success, I am reminded of how far we have come in the legal profession. While we have made
great strides and have a proud past of an unwavering journey, we must not forget to stoke the
flames of purpose and passion that inspire us to leave a profoundly indelible mark on the
legal profession.

I encourage each of you to use this conference as not only an opportunity to build your
Blueprint for Success but also to persist in effectuating positive change in the legal
community. Again, welcome to the 2013 RMBLSA Regional Convention!

Sincerely,




Dannye Holley
Dean & Professor of Law

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Dear Attendees,

Welcome to Dallas and to the 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Black Law Students Association
(RMBLSA) Regional Convention. We are excited that you choose to host your convention in Dallas,
and hope that after graduation you will consider moving to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and
becoming a member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association ("J.L. Turner").

J.L. Turner is the African-American bar association in Dallas and was founded in 1952, to address the
social ills and tackle the most crucial issues affecting African-American lawyers. J.L. Turner has an
illustrious history and over the years, the members of J.L. Turner have played significant roles in
essentially every important racial discrimination case in Texas. One of our founding members, W.J.
Durham was counsel on the Smith v. Allwright case, where the United States Supreme Court held
that all white Democratic Primaries in Texas were unconstitutional. Mr. Durham was also involved
in the Sweatt v. Painter case, where the United States Supreme Court held "the failure to admit Mr.
Sweatt to the School of Law at the University of Texas solely because of his race was
unconstitutional.

In addition, one of our founders, C.B. Bunkley, was the first black candidate to run for Dallas City
Council. While he did not win his race, it was his audacity to challenge popular opinion and
conventional wisdom that an African American could hold public office that inspired others to
follow in his steps and pursue opportunities that were historically not afforded to Black attorneys.
Over the years, J.L. Turner has also provided over $650,000 in scholarship assistance to deserving
students and in conjunction with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, J.L. Turner members have
coordinated the election protection efforts in Dallas County since 2004.

The contributions of J.L. Turner and other legal organizations serve as indelible reminders of the
capacity of lawyers to effect positive change in our communities and in the world. While the
circumstances we live in may be different than those during the civil rights era, the Fisher v. Texas
case and the recent rise in legislation to curtail the voting rights of various citizens during the 2012
elections remind us that the need for organizations like J.L. Turner and RMBLSA remains unchanged
and our organizations must continue to positively influence social change in our communities.

I hope you enjoy the conference and get a chance to explore the city. If you are ever in Dallas,
please check out the J.L. Turner calendar on our webpage and join us at one of our events.

Warm regards,


Mandy Price
2013 J.L. Turner Legal Association President
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Convention Schedule
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
3:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: THURGOOD MARSHALL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION COMPETITORS MEETING:
Meet with Regional Mock Trial Director to Discuss Rules & Procedures of Mock Trial Competition, Q&A.
Dress: Business Casual
Location: Crowe Plaza - Gaston Room
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: FREDERICK DOUGLASS MOOT COURT COMPETITION COMPETITORS MEETING:
Meet with Regional Moot Court Director to Discuss Rules & Procedures of Moot Court Competition, Q&A.
Dress: Business Casual
Location: Crowne Plaza - Dealey Room
Thursday, January 17, 2013
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: First round of competition.
Transportation to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom Attire)
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
6:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m.: COMMUNITY SERVICE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: RMBLSA is partnering with the
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas to prepare and serve breakfast for families at the house.
Dress: Business Causal
Location: Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
4707 Bengal Street
Dallas, Tx 75235
12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.: LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
2:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: CHAPTER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATIONS
Location: Crowne Plaza - Kessler Room
2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: SUCCESS TIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS PANEL: Panelist will explain what senior lawyers
really want from junior lawyers, and what makes a client notice a young attorney.
Panelists: Elizabeth Campbell (Andrews Kurth, LLP), PJ Putnam (Calvert Companies, LLC), Navin Rao (Michaels
Stores, Inc.), Cherika Latham (GuideStone Financial Resources), Cynthia Jon-Ubabuco (Bank of America), Michael
Olvera (Xerox Business Services, LLC)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
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Convention Schedule
3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & DIVERSITY ROUNDTABLE: Discussing the Fisher v. Texas case
along with issues facing minority students in law schools and the workplace.
Panelists: Elizabeth Campbell (Andrews Kurth, LLP), Dawud Crooms (Haynes Boone)
Location: Crowne Plaza Gaston Room
6:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. WELCOME TO DALLAS - NETWORKING RECEPTION: An evening of networking and
socializing with members of JL Turner Legal Association, NBLSA alumni, current RMBLSA members, and other legal
professional in the community. (Business Professional)
Sponsored by: Andrews Kurth, LLP & JL Turner Legal Association
Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Campbell, Andrews Kurth, LLP
Location: Crowne Plaza - Thrive Restaurant
Friday, January 18, 2013
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION
6:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE:
SESSION I: 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
THE BRIDGE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER:
Location: 1818 Corsicana
Dallas, Tx 75201
SESSION II: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
THE STEWPOT:
Location: 1835 Young Street
Dallas, Tx 75201
8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: Second round of competition.
Transportation to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom Attire)
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: CAREER & PRE-LAW EXPO: Law and Pre-law students will have the opportunity to meet
representatives from different law firms and legal organizations from around the region.
11:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.: PLENARY SESSION I: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda items:
Officer Reports, Regional Board Nominations, Internal Business, and Updates. (Business Attire)
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Convention Schedule
12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.: LUNCH: Deans Luncheon Sponsored by Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Dress: Business Professional
Keynote Speaker: Dean Dannye Holley, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
12:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: ATTORNEY CLE: Criminal Law CLE
Location: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
3520 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Tx 75219
2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: GENERAL COUNSEL FORUM
Panelist: Carlos White (AGC Networks), Justin Sauls (Nation Star Mortgage, LLC), Cedric Powell (K&L Gates),
Leslie Obinegdo (Strausburger Price), Lisa A. May (Xerox Business Services), Adam H. Alexander (Sammons
Corporation)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FORUM
Panelist: Jammy Kiggundu (Douglass & Kiggundu, P.L.L.C.), Ricky Anderson (Anderson & Smith, PC), Tamara
Bennett (TM Bennett Law Firm), Tommie Harris (San Diego Chargers), Ty Simpson (NFL Office IP Transactions),
Donavon Kemp (Dallas Cowboys)
Location: Crowne Plaza Gaston Room
5:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.: ALUMNI NETWORKING RECEPTION: An evening of networking and socializing with members
of JL Turner Legal Association, NBLSA alumni, current RMBLSA members, and other legal professionals in the community.
Dress: Business Professional
Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the African American Lawyers Section - State Bar of Texas
Location: Tower Club
Thanksgiving Tower
1601 Elm Street #4800
Dallas, Tx 75201
10:00 p.m. -- 2:00 a.m.: NIGHT ON ELM ST. AFTER HOUR MIXER: Enjoy the sights, sounds, & nightlife of Downtown
Dallas. RMBLSA members & convention attendees are free until 11:00 p.m. $10 after 11p.m.
Location: Glass Lounge
1899 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, Tx 75201
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Saturday, January 19, 2012
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS: Final round of competition. Transportation
to Frank Crowley will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at competition location. (Courtroom Attire)
Location: Frank Crowley Court Building
133 N. Riverfront
Dallas, Tx 75207
12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.: LUNCH: Sponsored by Kaplan Bar Preparation
9:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.: PLENARY SESSION II: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda items:
Officer Reports, Regional Board Nominations & Candidate Speeches. (Business Attire)
Location: Crowne Plaza Dealey Room
2:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.: ELECTION: Chapter Delegates will meet with RMBLSA Board to discuss agenda items: Internal
Business, Updates and Elections.
Dress: Business Professional
3:00 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: National Black Law Students Association January
Executive Board Meeting
Location: Crowne Plaza - Bryan Ballroom B
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.: SUNSET COCKTAIL HOUR: Pre-Awards Gala Reception and Cocktail Hour.
Location: Crowne Plaza - Bryan Pre-Reception Area
7:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.: AWARDS GALA: Honoring Attorney Lisa Tatum (First Black Presidential Elect of State Bar of
Texas)
Location: Bryan Grand Ballroom A
10:00 p.m. Until: AFTER GLOW PARTY: Party the night away and celebrate with fellow RMBLSA members as we close
out another great convention. See you at the National Convention in Atlanta, GA March 6-10, 2013.
Location: Synn Lounge
1217 Main Street
Dallas, Tx 75202
Sunday, January 20, 2013
10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.: EXECUTIVE BOARD TRANSITION MEETING: Transfer of positions, RMBLSA accounts,
information, documentation, and other position related materials to newly elected RMBLSA officers.
Dress: Business Casual
Convention Schedule
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Lisa Tatum
Ms. Lisa Tatum, a 2007 Texas Rising Star by SuperLawyers, was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995 after receiving her
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Santa Clara
University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, in 1994.
Ms. Tatums legal experience includes serving as a Bexar County Assistant Criminal District Attorney, as private practice attorney
handling criminal and civil matters and as the Managing Associate for a Dallas based law firm where she opened, established,
operated and managed the firms San Antonio satellite office for more than four years. Ms. Tatum is admitted to practice law before
all courts of the State of Texas, the United States District Court of the Western District, and the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit.
As an Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Lisa Tatum prosecuted over 100 cases
(misdemeanors and felonies) by jury and bench trials. Most of her prosecutorial
experience consists of the prosecution of DWIs, drug charges and violent crimes.
When she made the decision to enter into the private sector, her civil practice
included handling guardianships for the elderly on behalf of Family Service
Association and litigation for public clients to include the San Antonio Water
System, VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, and for the San Antonio,
Edgewood, Cotulla, and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School Districts.
Her work also included serving as General Counsel and Litigation Counsel to the
San Antonio Housing Authority, Crystal City Housing Authority and the San
Antonio Development Agency as well as to private entities, Global Ag
Investments, Choice One Medical and Choice One Accessories. Additionally,
Lisa also served as counsel to the Board for the San Antonio Housing Authority
and the San Antonio Development Agency. In the fall of 2004, after nine years of
practicing law, Lisa Tatum added Public Finance to her areas of practice.
She serves as Co-Bond Counsel and Underwriters Counsel to governmental
entities assisting them with public finance transactions to accomplish their
corporate goals, such as upgrading and building new facilities and securing cost
savings through refundings.
She serves as corporate counsel, general counsel and Board counsel to private
and public entities, non-profit and for profit. She works with them to achieve a
number of corporate goals. This work includes governance issues, employment
matters, procurement concerns and other aspects of day to day operations for
clients to include the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency and The
Raul Jimenez Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Fund, Inc.
Lisa Tatum is a well-tenured lawyer with a highly regarded reputation in the legal profession and within her legal community who
loves her job. In addition to serving her clients and helping them meet their needs, she has served in leadership positions in the local
bar associations, the State Bar of Texas and the National Bar Association. Among other memberships, she is an active participant in
the America Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. She is a
past Director of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and previously served on the Commission for Lawyer Discipline. Lisa was
sworn in as President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas during the State Bars Annual Meeting June 14-15, 2012 and will serve as
President of the State Bar of Texas from June 2013 until June 2014.
Ms. Tatum is also active in her community. She is an alumnus of Leadership San Antonio, Class XXIX, and a member of local
chambers. Ms. Tatum has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio and as a member of the Board
of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
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Speakers Biographies
Ricky Anderson
Ricky Anderson, is a 1979 graduate of Benton Harbor High School, attended Prairie View A & M University, receiving a Bachelor
of Business Administration in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree, from Texas Southern Universitys Thurgood Marshall School of
Law in 1992, and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, in 1992.
Attorney Ricky Anderson, has been the Managing Partner of the Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C., since 1994, with
their office in Houston, Texas, as well as, an Adjunct Professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law since 1998, where he
Lectures Entertainment Law, Music Industry Contracts, and Trial Preparation. The National Bar Associations Entertainment
Attorney of the Year, 2006-2007, recipient of the National Bar Associations Presidential Award, 2008, the National Bar
Association Chair, Entertainment Sports and Arts Law Section 2010 to Present, National Bar Associations Alternate Chair,
Entertainment, Sports and Arts Law Section, 2008 - 2010, Advisor to the Grammy Board of Governors Texas Chapter 2010
2011, Grammy U Advocate of Year 2010 - 2011, Grammy Governor for The Recording Academy, Texas Board of Governors 2007
- 2010, 2011 - Present.

The Law Firm of Anderson & Smith P.C. represents Celebrities, Comedian-Actor Steve
Harvey, Host of Family Feud, NBC's Steve Harvey Talk Show, Theater Box Office success
"Think Like A Man", the Steve Harvey Show, Steve Harveys Big Time, New York Times,
Number One Best Seller, Wall Street Journal, Number One Best Seller "Act Like A Lady, Think
Like A Man", "Straight Talk, No Chaser", and the Nationally Syndicated Steve Harvey Morning
Show, Show Time at the Apollo, Kings of Comedy, The Fighting Temptations, Love Dont Cost
A Thing, You Got Served, Racing Strips; Actor Isaiah Washington, of ABCs Greys Anatomy,
NBCs Bionic Woman, Spike Lees Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6, Exit Wounds, Romeo Must Die,
True Crime, Bulworth, Out of Sight, Love Jones, Dead Presidents, Stonewall, Dancing in
September, Get on the Bus, and Forest Whitakers Hurricane Season, Actress Cassi Davis, of
Tyler Perrys House of Payne, Four (4) Time Grammy Award Recipient, Gospel Great Yolanda
Adams, Nationally Syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show, Rushion McDonald of "Sister/
Sister", The "Jamie Foxx Show", "The Parkers", MTVs "Barber Shop", The Hoodie Awards,
Academy Award Winner and Golden Globe Winner, Comedian-Actor MoNique of BETs The
MoNique Show, "The Parkers", "Fat Chance" "Charm School", and the Nationally Syndicated
Radio Show Host of The MoNique Show, Queens of Comedy and "Showtime at the Apollo";
Three (3) Time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Duo Tina Campbell, and Erica Campbell p/k/a
"Mary Mary", also Celebrity Judges on BETs "Sundays Best", Actor Richard T. Jones of
"Judging Amy", Terminator, The Sarah Conor Chronicles, Kathy Sapp, Executive Producer of
Fox's Judge Alex, Oprah Winfrey Network Suze Orman Show, Comedian Actor Rickey Smiley, of the Rickey Smiley Morning
Show, Host of the BETs Comic View, and ABCs Nationally Syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show, David A. Arnold, Actor and
Writer for Tyler Perrys "Meet The Browns", Michael Colyar of BETs "Live in LA"; Comedian-Actor Sinbad, former Host of
Showtime at the Apollo, and starring in such films as Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, First Kid, Jingle All The Way, and
Goodburger; R & B Artist "Rome", Total Entertainment; J. Anthony Brown, of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and WBs "Like
Family" Comedian Adele Givens "Queens of Comedy", "Why Did I Get Married", "Girlfriends", "Barbershop", "The Hugleys",
Ice Cube's "Are We There Yet", "The Parkers", "Tracey Takes On", "The Players Club", "Moesha", "Martin", "Def Comedy Jam";
WNBAs three time MVP and four time WNBA World Champion, Houston Comets Cynthia Cooper; former Houston Oiler, and
Tennessee Titans Eddie Robinson, the Late Christopher Rios, professionally known as "Big Pun", to name a Few. Weekly
broadcast Television Shows (Talent/Production) are, The MoNique Show, Family Feud, NBC's Steve Harvey Talk Show, The
Steve Harvey Project, Judge Greg Mathis, Judge Alex, Tyler Perrys House of Payne, Tyler Perrys Meet The Browns, The Judge
Mathis Project (solving murders in the African American Community), Ice Cube's "Are We There Yet", Sundays Best, The Steve
Harvey Show, Like Family", Warner Brothers, "The Parkers", UPN, Showtime @ Apollo, Sister Sister, UPN, "Steve Harveys Big
Time", Warner Brother, Coming to the Stage, BET, and Comic View, BET.
In addition to the network television, movies, feature films, pay per view and HBO deals that Attorney Ricky Anderson
develops, he is the Former Chairman and CEO of the Black Broadcasting Network Inc., is the former CEO and President of CBS
Records, Inc., A Texas Corporation and the majority shareholder in Big City Enterprises, and Qudel Promotions, Inc., producing
national concerts such as the "Kings of Comedy", "Jazzfest", "the Boys are Back", and "the Hip Hop Comedy Reunion Tour". He
is also the Executive Producer of The Nationally Syndicated Music Video Television Show, "Big City", and such Independent
Feature Films as "Renegade", "Beach Party Weekend", "A Freakin Documentary with Shamar Moore", and "Beach Party".
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Speakers Biographies
Adam H. Alexander
Adam Alexander is Corporate Counsel at Sammons Corporation in Dallas. Sammons Corporation provides professional services to
the operating subsidiaries and investments of Sammons Enterprises, Inc., a multi-faceted, ESOP-owned, holding corporation with a
diversified international portfolio comprised of wholly-owned businesses and investor partnerships in industries such as insurance,
financial services, industrial equipment and real estate, among several others. A corporate generalist, Adam has been with Sammons
since 2006. He received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his JD from Emory University School of Law. In
2012, he was named Outstanding In-House Counsel by D CEO Magazine/Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Association of
Corporate Counsel.
Tamera Bennett
Tamera Bennett, nicknamed by her clients as the IP quarterback, develops strategies to protect and leverage each clients intellectual
property. She works closely with her clients to implement customized brand management programs. Her clients range from rock star
to leadership coach and financial guru to custom motorcycle designer.
Tamera represents clients throughout Texas and Tennessee in entertainment, trademark and copyright law related matters. The
primary focus of Tameras entertainment practice is music publishing catalog administration. She works extensively with estate
clients in reclamation of copyrights under the 1909 Copyright Act and licensing of song and master catalogs.
Tamera works one-on-one with clients to develop and implement brand protection strategies for
trademarks and copyrights. In addition to trademark application prosecution and licensing agreements,
Tamera advises clients on co-branding, product placement, endorsement and sponsorship agreements.
She was published in the Texas Lawyer on the topic of entertainment contracts with minors and in the
Texas Wesleyan Law Review regarding exclusive songwriter agreements. Tameras article 2003 = The
New Millennium for Copyright on the topic of termination of transfers under the 1909 and 1976
Copyright Acts has been published in four resources: the materials for the 2003 and 2004 Legal &
Business Aspects of the Film & Music Industries CLE; teaching materials for the UCLA Music Business
course; and the September 2003 California Copyright Conference Newsletter.
Elizabeth A. Campbell
Elizabeth is an attorney and diversity practitioner with a successful record of working with business leaders, executives and teams to
accomplish organizational goals. In her role as Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, she is responsible for the development and
implementation of the diversity and inclusion components of the firm's strategic plan. She collaborates with Andrews Kurth's Labor
and Employment Section attorneys and is a frequent speaker, training facilitator and author on the
topic of diversity and inclusion and related employment law topics.
She works closely with the chairs of the firms Diversity Committee and the Womens Initiative Team,
and is a member of the Recruiting, Professional Development and Associates Committees. She also
collaborates with the firms marketing professionals to drive marketing and branding strategies; the
Community Relations partner to identify opportunities to support community-based endeavors that
align with the firm's strategic goals; human resources professionals to develop human capital
strategies for all employees; and accounting professionals on the firm's supplier/vendor diversity
pursuits.
During her career, Elizabeth has worked in the areas of administrative and employment law both in
law firm and in-house counsel settings, and has led human resources, employment relations and
diversity and inclusion strategies at large corporations. Before joining Andrews Kurth in February
2007, Elizabeth served as Vice President of Employment Relations and Corporate Diversity Officer for ARAMARK in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth received her J.D. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and her B.A. from the American University in
Washington, D.C.
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Dawud Crooms
Dawud Crooms is an associate in the Corporate/Securities Group of Haynes and Boone, LLP.
Dawud's practice is primarily focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities
offerings, corporate governance and other corporate matters. He has represented clients in various
corporate matters including: Equity financings for privately and publicly held companies, reporting
obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, stock and asset acquisitions, compliance with
corporate governance regulations, public and private securities offerings and other securities
transactions.
Prior to law school, Dawud was a derivatives risk management analyst with JPMorgan Chase.
Jammy Kiggundu
Jammy Kiggundu is the Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the Houston Bar Association.
He is also a partner of the Texas based law firm, Douglass & Kiggundu, PLLC. He is a graduate of the
School of Law at the University of New Mexico and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Mr.
Kiggundu has also held licenses as an NBA Agent and Texas Mortgage Broker. He represents various
clients including the fashion editor of a nationally distributed magazine, professional singers, music
producers, actresses, record labels, fashion shows, concert promoters, current and former professional
athletes in the NBA, NFL and MLB. Mr. Kiggundu has represented clients in matters involving several
globally recognized organizations, including but not limited to Universal Music, Warner Brothers Studio,
Geffen Records, Interscope Records, the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets.
He is currently working on several exciting projects for his clients, including the development of a video game, pitching of a
television series, creation of a record label, and the joint venture of two small television production companies. The lawsuit
styled Hogs Dogs & Lace, LLC, et al vs. A&E Television Network and Sharp Entertainment, et al was filed by Douglass &
Kiggundu, PLLC. This lawsuit has gained enormous national attention and is being covered closely by various publications, including
but not limited to The Hollywood Reporter. Mr. Kiggundu believes and advises that you should make and keep strong personal and
professional relationships. Be quick to listen and slow to speak is his professional philosophy and he believes making it to the top
of any mountain requires standing on the shoulders of those that support you.
Cherika N. Latham
Cherika Latham joined GuideStone Financial Resources in 2008 as in-house counsel. She came to GuideStone from First Southwest
Company in Dallas, where she worked as a compliance officer in the securities industry.
In 2003, Cherika earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, concentrating on communications and business.
She then obtained a law degree from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, in 2006.
Lisa A. May
Lisa A. May is a Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Xerox Business Services and negotiates
complex outsourcing agreements in the areas of infrastructure technology, finance and accounting,
customer care, human resources, and document management. She also advises a number of Xeroxs
subsidiary business units on regulatory and contractual matters, supports the mergers and
acquisitions function, and manages dispute resolution issues, including contract disputes, credit and
collections disputes, and management of outside counsel.
Ms. May joined Xerox Services in 2008. Before joining Xerox Services, Ms. May served as Vice
President and Acting General Counsel at Software Spectrum, a global software reseller. There, she
led an international legal team providing governance, contracts, employment law, M&A, compliance
and general corporate counsel services to a global, $4 billion software and services resale business
and facilitated Software Spectrums acquisition by Insight Enterprises. She was an associate in the
corporate and securities group of Baker & McKenzie and an associate at Haynes and Boone, practicing in their corporate, securities
and M&A sections.
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Ms. May earned her Juris Doctor degree from Texas Tech School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University. She
is affiliated with professional and not-for-profit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of an educational not-for-
profit company and participating in the activities of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Cedric Powell
Cedric Powell is an associate in the Dallas office at K&L Gates. Mr. Powell provides ongoing,
comprehensive representation to corporate clients, including public issuers, private companies, private
equity funds and hedge funds. He advises clients regarding all manner of corporate issues, including the
conduct of securities offerings, SEC disclosure, strategic transactions, corporate governance and bank
financings.
Justin Sauls
Justin Sauls currently serves as Associate Counsel of Nationstar Mortgage, one of the largest mortgage servicers in the country.
Before becoming licensed to practice law, Justin spent 10 years in banking focusing primarily on consumer lending and investment
sales. He continued to work as a banker full-time while attending the evening program at Southern Methodist University Dedman
School of Law. During his final semesters at SMU Dedman, Justin worked as an intern in the areas of civil litigation, criminal
litigation and employment law. Justin earned his J.D. at SMU Dedman in 2011. After becoming a member of the Texas Bar in
2011, Justin joined the Office of the General Counsel at Nationstar. Currently, Justin handles general corporate matters, public
company reporting and corporate governance with respect to Nationstar and its 31 affiliates. He reports directly to the Corporate
Secretary and Deputy General Counsel of Nationstar.
Carlos White
Carlos White has substantial experience in advising and counseling companies on a wide variety of corporate, commercial, and
regulatory matters and transactions.
Carlos currently serves in the general counsel capacity at AGC Networks Inc. Before joining AGC
Networks Inc., Carlos served as Assistant General Counsel at a leading web hosting company. Prior to
working as an in-house counsel, Carlos worked as a Franchise & Distribution Associate and Corporate &
Securities Associate at DLA Piper LLP and Hughes & Luce LLP (k/n/a K&L Gates LLP), respectively.
Carlos holds an Economics degree from Southern University and received his law degree from the
University of Pennsylvania.
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