Posts tagged diversity
The Year Lani Guinier Came to Town

The year was 2008 and I was president of the state trial lawyers association then called WSTLA (now WSAJ). Every year the president had the honor of presiding over the law day dinner. A formal sit down event filled with lawyers and judges.

I had attended many such events over the years and particularly enjoyed the inspiration offered by the key note speaker. One of my favorites was Morris Dees - of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Who told stories of civilly prosecuting white supremacists and then bankrupting their organizations. He gave me chills.

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Dear Grandma - thoughts on your legacy

Dear Grandma.

I only knew you through my mom who lost you when she was 14. She idolized you. I spent many hours looking at the handful of photos she had of you. Starting with the one where you stood next to Gong Gong on you marriage day. You never smiled in your pictures. I wouldn’t have either if my marriage had been arranged.

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Karen Koehlerwomen, diversity