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Saturday, October 14, 2023Saturday, October 14, 2023899 Francisco St., Los Angeles, CA 90017899 Francisco St., Los Angeles, CA 90017Indigo HotelIndigo HotelHALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAME3131ststAnnualAnnualInduction Ceremony and LuncheonInduction Ceremony and Luncheon

CONGRATULATE ONE OF OUR OWNCONGRATULATE ONE OF OUR OWNPAST PRESIDENTPAST PRESIDENTGEORGE L. MALLORY, JR.GEORGE L. MALLORY, JR.Past PresidentsLaw Offices of George L. Mallory Jr.For his induction into the Langston Hall of Fame.Congratulations to Fellow Hall of Fame inductees:w w w . l a n g s t o n b a r . o r gThe Honorable Kevin C. BrazileThe Honorable Kevin C. Brazile Los Angeles Superior CourtLos Angeles Superior CourtThe Honorable Patti Jo McKayThe Honorable Patti Jo McKayLos Angeles Superior CourtLos Angeles Superior CourtThe Honorable Yvette D. RolandThe Honorable Yvette D. RolandThe State Bar Court of CaliforniaThe State Bar Court of CaliforniaJOHN M. LANGSTON BAR ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES, INC.PAST PRESIDENTSJohn AnthonyDamon BrownBernie BrownHon. Rupert ByrdsongTanja DarrowJudge Eudon FerrellGary A. FarwellJamon HicksLawrence HinkleAltus HudsonJonathan IvyStephen KingEulanda MatthewsMarie MauriceByron McLainJames MontgomeryDion MorrowFelton NewellChristiane RoussellV. Ahda Carlisle SandsNyanza ShawEarl ThomasNedy WarrenJesse WomackHon. Allen J. Webster, Jr.

WelcomeWelcomeDear Langston Members, 2023 Inductees, Family and Friends,On behalf of the 2023 Hall of Fame Committee, it is with great pleasure andimmense pride that we welcome you to the John M. Langston Bar Association’s 31stAnnual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. We gather to celebrate aremarkable milestone - 35 years of unparalleled dedication and exemplary service tothe legal profession by our 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees who continue to leave anindelible mark on our profession.This prestigious event, taking place on October 14, 2023, at the Hotel Indigo,promises to be filled with reflection, admiration, and heartfelt recognition. It is anoccasion when we honor the exceptional individuals who have dedicated their livesto the pursuit of justice and the advancement of the legal field. We salute the tirelessefforts, the countless hours of research, the unwavering commitment to upholdingthe rule of law, and the enduring impact each of our inductees has made.To our esteemed inductees, words cannot fully capture the magnitude of yourcontributions to the legal community. Your unwavering commitment to justice, yourrelentless pursuit of truth, and your unwavering dedication to upholding theprinciples of our profession have set an extraordinary standard. Your legacy servesas an inspiration to all of us, and we are privileged to welcome you into the LangstonHall of Fame.As we come together to celebrate this momentous occasion, let us not only reflect onthe remarkable achievements of our honorees but also look ahead to the future. It isthe dedication and passion of Langston members, and the broader Langstoncommunity, including the friends and families gathered here today to supportLangston and our inductees, that will continue to ensure that Langston’s mission andpurpose continues to be fulfilled for generations to come.Once again, congratulations to our distinguished inductees on this well-deservedrecognition. Your journey of more than 35 years is a testament to your unwaveringcommitment, and we are honored to share this moment with you.With regards,2023 Hall of Fame Committee(5)

Stephen A. King, Esq.Stephen A. King, Esq.Dear Esteemed Judges and Honored Guests,On behalf of the prestigious John M. Langston Bar Association, it is with great pleasure andprofound respect that I extend to you a warm and heartfelt welcome to the 31st Annual John M.Langston Bar Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon.As we gather here today, we do so in the presence of legal luminaries, distinguished jurists, andtheir esteemed families. This is a gathering of Black excellence and honor that is second to none. We gather together to pay homage to those whose profound contributions have left an indeliblemark on the field of law and justice. It is a privilege to have you all with us to celebrate theexceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to justice of the 2023 Langston Hall ofFame Inductees - Judge Kevin C. Brazile, Judge Patti Jo McKay, Judge Yvette D. Roland, and attorneyGeorge L. Mallory, Jr. I want to thank you all for joining us here today. Thank you to our M.C., Judge Kelvin D. Filer, forguiding us through what I know will be an exceptional ceremony. Today’s event will be amomentous occasion and celebration of tireless effort, unwavering integrity, and exemplaryleadership. Special thanks to our Inductees and their acceptance of this invitation into theLangston Bar Association Hall of Fame. You have not only upheld the law but also shaped it,leaving a pathway of legacy for future generations. Your families, who have stood by your side,have contributed immeasurably to your success. We acknowledge and express our heartfeltgratitude to them. Their unwavering support, love, and understanding are contributing factors towhy we are able to celebrate and honor you.Our Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a testament to Langston’s enduring commitment torecognize the judicial and elite members of our profession moving the needle of change forward.May this afternoon be filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and celebration as we pay tribute to theextraordinary contributions of our legal brethren.With regards,Stephen A. King, Esq.2023 President(7)Welcome From The PresidentWelcome From The PresidentWelcome From The PresidentWelcome From The President

Luncheon MenuLuncheon Menu(8)COCKTAIL RECEPTIONPassed Hors d'oeuvresChicken Dumplings, Tuna Tartare, and Tomato BruschettaSALADBaby Spinach & Frisee Saladwith Strawberries, Grapes, Goat Cheese, and White BalsamicLUNCH ENTRÉES- CHOICE OF -Dijon Brushed Chicken BreastHaricot Vert, Tomato, Olive Oil Mashed Potato, Truffle Demi- or -Vegetarian OptionChef's ChoiceDESSERTCrème Brûlée & BerriesChocolate Swirl

ProgramProgram(9)Welcome .....................................................................................................................Stephen A. King, Esq.PresidentMaster of Ceremonies ............................................................................................Judge Kelvin D. FilerLos Angeles Superior CourtThe Black National Anthem .............................................................................Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................Invocation ..............................................................................................................Lift Every Voice & SingJudge Kelvin D. FilerNyanza Shaw, Esq.Chairperson, Hall of FameEulanda Lynn MatthewsLos Angeles County CommissionerInduction CeremonyInduction CeremonyLuncheonLuncheonRecognition of Commendations ...........................................................................Judge Mark A. DavisLos Angeles Superior CourtINDUCTEESPRESENTED BYJudge Patti Jo McKayLos Angeles Superior CourtJudge Yvette D. RolandState Bar Court of CaliforniaJudge Kevin C. BrazileLos Angeles Superior CourtGeorge L. Mallory, Jr., Esq.Law Offices of George Mallory............................................................................. Judge Barbara R. Johnson (Ret.)Los Angeles Superior Court........................................................................................ Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr.U.S. Central District Court ...................................................................................................... Judge Eric TaylorLos Angeles Superior Court................................................................................. Morgan J. Mallory, Esq.LA County District Attorney’s OfficeLawrence C. Hinkle II, Esq.Managing Partner, Sanders Roberts, LLPClosing Remarks .........................................................................................................Judge Kelvin D. FilerLos Angeles Superior CourtBenediction ...........................................................................................................................Latrice ByrdsongLos Angeles Superior Court CommissionerGreetings ...............................................................................................................Shanãe Buffington, Esq.President, California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)Featuring comedianMusical InterludeAlan BlackmanTONI

(10)Lift Every Voice and SingLift Every Voice and SingWords By: James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) Music By: John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954)The Black National AnthemThe Black National AnthemLift every voice and singTill earth and heaven ringRing with the harmonies of LibertyLet our rejoicing riseHigh as the listening skiesLet it resound loud as the rolling seaSing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught usSing a song full of the hope that the present has brought usFacing the rising sun of our new day begunLet us march on till victory is wonStony the road we trodBitter the chastening rodFelt in the days when hope unborn had diedYet with a steady beatHave not our weary feetCome to the place for which our fathers sighed?We have come over a way that with tears has been wateredWe have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughteredOut from the gloomy pastTill now we stand at lastWhere the white gleam of our bright star is castGod of our weary yearsGod of our silent tearsThou who has brought us thus far on the wayThou who has by Thy might Led us into the lightKeep us forever in the path, we prayLest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met TheeLest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget TheeShadowed beneath Thy handMay we forever standTrue to our GodTrue to our native landOur native land

Los Angeles Super ior Court Judge Kelvin D. Filer, was “born, raised, and educated in Compton,California!” Judge Filer insists on emphasizing that he is from Compton because, historically, wetend to hear only negative things about the city. His message is not one of “look at me” – rather totell the students and young people in Compton that if I made it, so can you!After graduating from Compton High School in 1973, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degreewith honors from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he actively engaged with theBlack Student Alliance and the Basketball Club. He received his Juris Doctorate from UC Berkeley(Boalt Hall).In 1980, Judge Filer started practicing law as a Deputy State Public Defender. Notably, during thetwo years he was in this role, he achieved a landmark victory before the California Supreme Courtin the case of People v. Taylor (1982) 31 Cal.3d 488, affirming criminal defendants’ right to wearcivilian clothing during trials. In 1982, Judge Filer opened his private law practice in Compton,specializing in general criminal/civil law, with a focus on criminal defense. In 1993, Judge Filer assumed the role of Commissioner for the Compton Municipal Court, latertransitioning to Superior Court Commissioner following court unification in 2000. On August 8,2002, Governor Gray Davis appointed him as a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles, a position heproudly requested to hold in the Compton Courthouse. Currently, he presides over long-causefelony trials.Throughout his distinguished career, Judge Filer has received numerous accolades for hisdedication to education and service, including being recognized as an “Outstanding Father” by theLong Beach Branch of the NAACP, receiving the UC Santa Cruz “Distinguished Social ServicesAlumni Award” in 2007, and receiving the City of Compton “Unsung Hero: Community JudiciaryAward” in 2017. He was inducted into the Compton High School Hall of Fame in 2010 and into theprestigious Hall of Fame of the John M. Langston Bar Association in 2016. Judge Filer serves as a member of the California Judges Association, is a founding Member of theAssociation of African American California Judicial Officers, and a life member of the NAACP, theCalifornia Association of Black Lawyers, and the John M. Langston Bar Association. (11)Judge Kelvin D. FilerJudge Kelvin D. FilerLos Angeles County Superior CourtMaster of CeremonyMaster of Ceremony

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HALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAMEInduction Ceremony and LuncheonInduction Ceremony and Luncheon3131ststAnnualAnnual(17)The Board of the Directors of the John M. Langston Bar Associationcongratulates the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees andThanks them for their service to the organization.2023 Officers2023 OfficersPRESIDENTPRESIDENTStephen A. King, Esq.Stephen A. King, Esq.PRESIDENT-ELECTPRESIDENT-ELECTMelvin Felton, Esq.Melvin Felton, Esq.VICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTTatianna Y. MettersTatianna Y. MettersTREASURERTREASURERChristopher PelhamChristopher Pelham, Esq., Esq.RECORDING SECRETARYRECORDING SECRETARYJohn Mathews IIJohn Mathews II, Esq., Esq.CORRESPONDING SECRETARYCORRESPONDING SECRETARYTiffany Gelott,Tiffany Gelott, Esq. Esq.SERGEANT-AT-ARMSSERGEANT-AT-ARMSLudlow B. Creary II, Esq.Ludlow B. Creary II, Esq.PARLIAMENTARIANPARLIAMENTARIANJamilla HarrisJamilla Harris, Esq., Esq.

(18)Hall of Fame CommitteeHall of Fame CommitteeHALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAMEInduction Ceremony and LuncheonInduction Ceremony and Luncheon3131ststAnnualAnnualCongratulatesCongratulatesall of this year’s honoreesall of this year’s honoreesJudge Patti Jo McKayJudge Patti Jo McKay Judge Yvette D. RolandJudge Yvette D. RolandJudge Kevin C. BrazileJudge Kevin C. BrazileGeorge L. Mallory Jr., Esq.George L. Mallory Jr., Esq.

(19)2023 Hall of Fame Committee2023 Hall of Fame CommitteeJudge Rupert A. ByrdsongJudge Rupert A. ByrdsongJudge Kelvin D. FilerJudge Kelvin D. FilerJudge Patricia J. TitusJudge Patricia J. TitusJudge Gloria White-BrownJudge Gloria White-BrownJudge Allen J Webster, Jr.Judge Allen J Webster, Jr.Commissioner Eulanda Lynn MatthewsCommissioner Eulanda Lynn MatthewsMichele B. AndersonMichele B. AndersonBernie BrownBernie BrownStephanie A. DixonStephanie A. DixonGary A. FarwellGary A. FarwellKeith GoffneyKeith GoffneyStephen A. KingStephen A. KingJessalyn R. PinderJessalyn R. PinderWilma Williams PinderWilma Williams PinderV. Ahda Carlisle SandsV. Ahda Carlisle SandsNyanza ShawNyanza ShawHALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAMEInduction Ceremony and LuncheonInduction Ceremony and Luncheon3131ststAnnualAnnual

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Thank you to theThank you to the2023 Hall of Fame Volunteers2023 Hall of Fame VolunteersHALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAMEInduction Ceremony and LuncheonInduction Ceremony and Luncheon3131ststAnnualAnnual(23)MichaelMichael Stallworth (2L, UCLA Law School)Stallworth (2L, UCLA Law School)Kira Kiara (2L, Southwestern Law School)Kira Kiara (2L, Southwestern Law School)Monét Smith (2L, Southwestern Law School)Monét Smith (2L, Southwestern Law School)Layah Mosley (3L Part Time, Southwestern Law School)Layah Mosley (3L Part Time, Southwestern Law School)Tierra Boyd (1L, Southwestern Law School)Tierra Boyd (1L, Southwestern Law School)Chinonso Anokwute (1L, Southwestern Law School)Chinonso Anokwute (1L, Southwestern Law School)Samantha Buran (2L, UCLA Law School)Samantha Buran (2L, UCLA Law School)Mesfin Teklu (2L, UCLA Law School)Mesfin Teklu (2L, UCLA Law School)Allison Toliver (2/3L, Southwestern Law School)Allison Toliver (2/3L, Southwestern Law School)Jordain Thompson (2L, UCLA Law School)Jordain Thompson (2L, UCLA Law School)KamilahKamilah Mims (3L, UCLA Law School)Mims (3L, UCLA Law School)Cheyenne Smith (2L, UCLA Law School)Cheyenne Smith (2L, UCLA Law School)Kevin Williams (2L, Chapman Fowler School of Law)Kevin Williams (2L, Chapman Fowler School of Law)Iqra Mohamed (LLM, UCLA Law School)Iqra Mohamed (LLM, UCLA Law School)

(24)HistoryHistoryThe John Mercer Langston Bar Association has a very long history. Its earliestpredecessor, the Blackstone Club, was founded in the 1920s. Attorney Hugh E.MacBeth, Sr. (1884-1956, HOF 1997) was president in 1927, and Attorney IvanJohnson III (1902-1975, HOF 1990) was one of its most active supporters.In 1939, the Blackstone Club became the Langston Law Club with strong supportfrom early pioneers like Walter L. Gordon Jr., who died in 2012, two months beforehis 104th birthday, after practicing law for 66 years; the late Commissioner VincentMonroe Townsend, Jr.; and the late Charles H. Matthews, Sr. (1906-1985, HOF 1990),who served as one of the presidents during the early years.Other members include: Federal Judge David Williams (HOF 1990), Crispus Wright(HOF 1991), Curtis Taylor, A.C. McDowell, Willis O. Tyler, Judge Earl Broady Sr. (HOF1990), Marshall Denton, Clarence Jones, and Justice Vaino Spencer (HOF 1991). Someof the past presidents include: Attorney Leo A. Branton, Jr., 1955,(HOF 1991); JudgeXenophon F.Lang, Sr., from 1956-58 (HOF 1992); Judge Attorney Carl A. Earles, from1959-61 (HOF 1997); and Judge Stanley R. Malone, Jr., from 1964-68 (HOF 1991).In 1968, with the assistance of Judge Dion G. Morrow (HOF 1998), the Langston LawClub became the John M. Langston Bar Association with Stanley R. Malone, Jr. as itsfirst president. Judge Morrow was the second president from 1969-1971, and JudgeMarcus O. Tucker (HOF 2001) was its third president.Since 1971, Langston has continued to have dedicated members as well ashardworking presidents, including the late Carl Jones; the late Judge Maxine F.Thomas (HOF 2009), who was also the second president of the California Associationof Black Lawyers; Judge Robert L. Roberson, Jr., (HOF 2000); Judge Allen J. Webster, Jr.,(HOF 2009) who is also a past president of the National Bar Association;Commissioner Glenda Veasey; Judge John V. Meigs, Sr. (HOF 2014); Roland Coleman(HOF 2011), and Rachel Young, just to name a few.Langston is an affiliate of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, National BarAssociation, California Association of Black Lawyers, and Multicultural Bar Allianceof Southern California. Each year, Langston hosts many programs and activities, andalso provides substantial scholarships to law students, continuing legal education forattorneys, free bar exam tutorials, attorney job fairs, mentoring programs for lawstudents and young attorneys, judicial officer candidate evaluations, networkingevents, and pro bono legal services.

(25)LegacyLegacyJohn Mercer Langston was a pioneer during a critical period in Americanhistory. He was born two years before the uprising of Nat Turner and died afterthe shameful decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, which upheld the constitutionalityof “separate but equal,” treatment of the races.Mr. Langston was born in Louisa County, Virginia. His father was RalphQuarles, his mother was Jane Langston, Quarles' slave. Upon the death ofQuarles, all of his slaves were freed in compliance with wishes expressed inQuarles' will.John Langston went to Ohio where he graduated from Oberlin College in 1849.He later applied to Albany Law School in New York and was frank in disclosingthat he was African American. Upon his rejection, it was strongly inferred thatif he were to claim other than African blood, he would have been admitted.After he was rejected by the law school, Langston returned to Oberlin to studyTheology. He later studied law under an attorney and was admitted to the OhioBar in 1853. He was the first African American to be admitted. Later he wasadmitted to the Virginia Bar.John Mercer Langston later held several prestigious positions. He served ascouncilman on the City Council of Brownhelm, Ohio (1855-1860), member ofthe Oberlin, Ohio Board of Education (1867-1868), School Inspector General ofthe Freedmen's Bureau (1867-1869), Minister-Resident to Haiti (1877-1885),First President and Organizer of what is now Virginia State University (1885-1888) and United States Congressman from Virginia (1889-1891).In 1868, he established the Law School at Howard University. He served as itsfirst Dean and was also the Acting President of the University.It is with great pride that the John M. Langston Bar Association – many ofwhose members have been soldiers for freedom, equality and excellence –carries the name of a man who has made an immeasurable contribution to ourhistory.John Mercer Langston (1829-1897)

Hall of Fame InducteesHall of Fame Inductees(26)1990JUDGE EARL C. BROADY, SR.*ATTORNEY WALTER L. GORDON, JR.*JUDGE THOMAS L. GRIFFITH, JR.**ATTORNEY IVAN J. JOHNSON, III**ATTORNEY MARTHA MALONE LOUIS*ATTORNEY CHARLES H. MATTHEWS, SR.**JUDGE LOREN MILLER, SR.**COMMISSIONER VINCE MONROE TOWNSEND, JR.*JUDGE DAVID W.WILLIAMS*ATTORNEY CRISPUS A.WRIGHT, SR.*1991ATTORNEY LEO A. BRANTON, JR.*JUSTICE BERNARD S. JEFFERSON*JUDGE STANLEY R. MALONE, JR.*JUSTICE VAINO SPENCER*JUDGE JACK TENNER*1992JUDGE XENEPHON F. LANG, SR.*JUDGE BILLY G. MILLS, SR.JUDGE JAMES N. REESE*JUSTICE LEON THOMPSON**JUSTICE ARLEIGH M.WOODS1993JUDGE JAMES R. DOOLEY*ATTORNEY HERMAN A. ENGLISH, SR.**ATTORNEY AUDREY BOSWELL JONES*JUDGE CHARLES R. SCARLETT*ATTORNEY SAMUEL L.WILLIAMS*1995ATTORNEY EDDIE MAE ARMSTRONG*JUDGE DAVID F. CUNNINGHAM**JUDGE HOMER L. GARROTT*ATTORNEY H. CLAY JACKE*JUDGE ALBERT D. MATTHEWS1996MAYOR TOM BRADLEY*ATTORNEY ROBERT J. HALL**JUDGE FLORENCE PICKARD*JUDGE ROOSEVELT ROBINSON, JR.*JUDGE CHRISTOPHER W. SMITH*1997JUDGE GLENETTE BLACKWELL*ATTORNEY CARL A. EARLES*ATTORNEY HUGH E. MACBETH, SR.**ATTORNEY BEULOW W.WARMSLEY*JUDGE SHERMAN W. SMITH, SR.*1998JUDGE GILBERT C.ALSTON*SUPERVISOR YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, ESQ.ATTORNEY CHARLES EARL LLOYD*JUDGE DION G. MORROWATTORNEY THOMAS G. NEUSOM**1999ATTORNEY MARY BURRELL FULTONCHIEF JUDGE TERRY J. HATTER, JR.ATTORNEY ELBERT T. HUDSON*JUDGE SHERRILL D. LUKE2000JUDGE CONSUELO B. MARSHALLJUDGE ROBERT L. ROBERSON, JR.*ATTORNEY JOHNNIE L. COCHRAN, JR.*ATTORNEY GERALD D. LENOIR, SR.**2001JUDGE MARCUS O.TUCKER, JR.*ATTORNEY GILBERT T. RAYATTORNEY EDGAR HUGH TWINE*ATTORNEY HALVOR MILLER, JR.2003JUSTICE EDWIN JEFFERSON**JUDGE LOREN MILLER, JR.*PROFESSOR HENRY W. MCGEE, JR., ESQ.PROFESSOR ANITA GLASCO, ESQ.ATTORNEY AL JENKINS2004ATTORNEY MORGAN M. MOTEN**ATTORNEY WILLIE R. BARNESATTORNEY WILLIAM E. HOLLIMANMAYOR ROOSEVELT E. DORN2005ATTORNEY SANDRA HICKS COXJUDGE THELTON E. HENDERSONJUDGE DONALD F. PITTSJUDGE H. RANDOLPH MOORE, JR.2006JUDGE ELLEN C. DESHAZER*JUDGE MARION J. JOHNSONJUDGE JOHN H. SANDOZ*ATTORNEY NELSON L.ATKINSDECEASED*POSTHUMOUSLY**

Hall of Fame InducteesHall of Fame Inductees(27)2007ATTORNEY LARKIN ARNOLDATTORNEY KARL HENRYATTORNEY MELANIE LOMAX**JUDGE WARDELL MOSS*ATTORNEY LOLA MCALPIN-GRANT2008JUDGE WILLIAM C. BEVERLY, JR. (RET.)ATTORNEY KAREN R. SMITH*JUDGE RONALD V. SKYERSATTORNEY IRWIN S. EVANSATTORNEY SHIRLEY A. HENDERSON2009JUSTICE CANDACE D. COOPER (RET.)JUDGE ALLEN J.WEBSTER, JR.JUDGE MAXINE F.THOMAS**ATTORNEY LEROY T. BOBBITT2010JUDGE IRMA BROWN DILLONJUDGE EUDON FERRELL (RET.)ATTORNEY ALBERT DEBLANC, JR.ATTORNEY MICHAEL LAWSONATTORNEY KAREN S. NOBUMOTO2011JUDGE VERONICA S. MCBETHATTORNEY ANTHONY E.ALEXANDERATTORNEY ROLAND L. COLEMAN, JR.ATTORNEY ARNETT L. HARTSFIELD, JR.*ATTORNEY CHERYL J.WARD2012JUDGE SHERMAN SMITH, JR.*JUDGE RODNEY FORNERET**ATTORNEY ANSLYENE ABRAHAM LLOYDATTORNEY ROBERT WESLEY BROWN, JR.ATTORNEY MARGO BOUCHET2013ATTORNEY WILMA J. PINDERATTORNEY BEVERLY A.WILLIAMSATTORNEY VIRGIL ROBERTSATTORNEY RICKEY IVIEJUDGE SANDRA THOMPSON*2014JUDGE AUDREY B. COLLINSJUDGE BOBBI TILLMONJUDGE JOHN V. MEIGS, JR. (RET.)"JUDGE MABLEAN” EPHRIAMATTORNEY MICHAEL P. JUDGE*JUDGE PATRICIA J. TITUSJUDGE ERITHE A. SMITHATTORNEY VICTOR ANDERSON IIIATTORNEY ALVIN L. PITTMAN2015JUDGE H. ELIZABETH HARRISJUDGE BOB BOWERS, JR. (RET.)ATTORNEY WILLIAM H. HASTIEATTORNEY ROBERT H. McNEILL, JR.*ATTORNEY KATIE MURFF TROTTER2016JUDGE BARBARA R. JOHNSONATTORNEY CARL E. DOUGLASATTORNEY CARL E. JONES*ATTORNEY CHANNING D. JOHNSONATTORNEY DIANNE BAQUET SMITH2017THE HONORABLE KELVIN D. FILERTHE HONORABLE GLORIA WHITE-BROWNATTORNEY BERNIE E. BROWNATTORNEY MILTON C. GRIMESATTORNEY NINA L. SHAWATTORNEY DIANE SPENCER SHAW2018ATTORNEY ERNESTINE FORRESTATTORNEY CARMEN D. HAWKINSATTORNEY JAMES I. MONTGOMERY, JR.ATTORNEY CAL P. SAUNDERSATTORNEY W. KEITH WYATT2019COMMISSIONER GLENDA VEASEYATTORNEY JOLAIN HARKLASSATTORNEY FELIX LEATHERWOODATTORNEY BELINDA STITHATTORNEY JESS WOMACK2021ATTORNEY WINSTON KEVIN McKESSON2022JUDGE HUEY P. COTTONJUDGE BRENDA PENNYATTORNEY CARLA DURHAM PITTMANDECEASED*POSTHUMOUSLY**

The Honorable Patti Jo McK ay boasts a distinguished career marked by outstanding achievements andunwavering dedication to justice. She embarked on her academic journey with great ambition, earningher Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Irvine, in 1971. Her pursuit of legalexcellence led her to the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (now known as theUniversity of California College of the Law, San Francisco), where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.)degree in 1974. The same year, she was admitted to the California Bar, marking the beginning of aremarkable legal career.Judge McKay's early career was characterized by her commitment to public service and advocacy. Sheserved as a Reginald Huber Fellow, dedicating her legal expertise to East New York Legal Services.Subsequently, she held pivotal roles as a Deputy Public Defender, Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary toGovernor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., and a Deputy City Attorney, where her legal acumen and commitmentto justice shone brightly.In 1980, Judge McKay's exceptional qualifications and dedication to the legal profession led to herappointment as a Commissioner in the Compton Judicial District. In the same year, she receivedanother prestigious appointment, this time to the Los Angeles Municipal Court. With the advent ofcourt unification in 2000, she seamlessly transitioned into her role as a Superior Court Judge, furthersolidifying her reputation as a legal luminary.Judge McKay's career has been defined by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments. Notably, since2005, she has held the esteemed position of Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division for the LosAngeles Superior Court, making history as the first African-American woman to serve in this capacity.Her judicial portfolio is extensive, encompassing a wide range of criminal and civil trials. Her legalwisdom has been distilled into numerous published opinions, many of which are featured in theCalifornia Official Reports. Her leadership prowess extends beyond the courtroom, as she has assumedvarious roles of responsibility within the Municipal and Superior Court.Judge McKay's commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals is evident in herrole as a mentor to countless youth, law students, and young attorneys. Beyond her legal career, she isan active member within her faith community, serving at both the local and diocesan levels.Judge McKay's illustrious career has not gone unnoticed. She has garnered a multitude of awards andrecognitions, both for her exceptional service on the bench and her invaluable contributions to societyat large. Her unwavering commitment to justice and her profound impact on the legal communitymake her an exemplary figure in the field of law.(29)Judge Patti Jo McKayJudge Patti Jo McKayLos Angeles Superior Court2023 Inductee2023 Inductee

On August 25, 2014, Ca lifornia Assembly Speaker Emeritus, Toni G. Atkins, appointedYvette D. Roland to the Californi a State Bar Court’s Hearing Department in Los Angeles. November 1, 2018, Judge Roland started her second term with the State Bar Court ofCalifornia when she was appointed by Governor Edmund Brown, Jr. and sworn in byCalifornia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye. From 2017-2020, sheserved as the Supervising Judge of the State Bar Court.Before joining the bench, she was a partner at Duane Morris LLP and Hancock, Rothertand Bunshoft LLP, practicing in the areas of complex civil and commercial litigation,insurance coverage and employment law. While practicing law, she served as lead trialcounsel on an array of cases including copyright infringement, trademarkinfringement, defamation, employment, environmental coverage and products liability. Judge Roland has served on various boards, including the National Council of LawyerDisciplinary Boards (NCLDB, 2022-present), Black Women Lawyers Association of LosAngeles, Inc. (President 2008-2009), the California Association of Black Lawyers (Chair-Legislative Day Committee, Co-chair of the Judicial Evaluations Committee), SouthernCalifornia Education Fund (Chair), ONE LA and the Black Women Lawyers Associationof Los Angeles Foundation (Treasurer). Her extensive pro bono and community serviceactivities have included presenting at and conducting workshops on legal ethics,foreclosure prevention, sentence reduction clinics, the Affordable Care Act andhealthcare enrollment programs.Judge Roland earned a Master of Arts degree from Stanford University and she is agraduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law. After graduatingfrom law school, she clerked for the Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr., in the United StatesDistrict Court, Central District of California.(31)Judge Yvette D. RolandJudge Yvette D. RolandState Bar Court of California2023 Inductee2023 Inductee

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(35)Judge Kevin C. BrazileJudge Kevin C. BrazileLos Angeles Superior CourtThe Honorable Kevin C. Brazile is a trailblazing figure in the legal field. He was the first in his family to earn acollege degree graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA. This wasfollowed by the lofty achievement of being the first in his family to graduate from law school when he earnedhis Juris Doctorate degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1983.Judge Brazile then went on to work at the County Counsel’s Office for 18 years. During this time, Judge Brazileworked as a civil trial attorney in both state and federal court, and successfully argued the case of Conn vs.Gabbert before the United States Supreme Court. He also argued appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals forthe Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal. In December 2002, Judge Brazile was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Governor Gray Davis.Before moving to the Mosk Courthouse in 2007 to hear unlimited civil trials, Judge Brazile was the site judgeat the West Covina Courthouse and he had also been assigned to the El Monte and Glendale Courthouses –hearing arraignments, misdemeanor and felony trials, as well as felony preliminary hearings in thoseassignments. Beginning on January 1, 2017, Judge Brazile served as the assistant presiding judge of the LosAngeles Superior Court. Prior to being elected assistant presiding judge, he served as Supervising Judge of thecivil departments and managed civil cases throughout Los Angeles County. In September 2018, Judge Brazile accomplished another groundbreaking first when he was elected as the firstAfrican American Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, effective January 1, 2019, throughDecember 31, 2020, serving during the challenging initial stages of the Covid pandemic. Judge Brazile has served as a voting member on the Judicial Council of California (JCC) and Vice Chair of theJudicial Council’s Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness. He has also served on the JudicialCouncil’s Civil and Smalls Claims Advisory Committee. He currently serves on the Judicial Council ofCalifornia Technology Committee and Judicial Council of California Rules Committee member and was Vice-Chair of the Rules committee from 2022-2023.In addition, Judge Brazile has served on the California Judges Association (CJA) Executive Board and servedone year as vice president of CJA. He has also been a member of the California Judges Association Foundation(CJAF) and he has been an active participant in committees such as the Technology Committee, RulesCommittee (as Vice-Chair from 2022-2023), Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee, and Trial Court PresidingJudges Advisory Committee. Throughout his illustrious career, Judge Brazile has received multiple honors and awards for his outstandingcontributions to the legal field. Some of his notable accolades include the Los Angeles County Bar Association(LACBA) Outstanding Jurist of the Year Award (2022), Japanese American Bar Association (JABA) JudicialExcellence/Achievement Award (2021), and the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) TrialJudge of the Year Award (2020). He has also been honored as UCLA Black Law Students Alumni of the YearAward (2023), California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Judge of the Year Award (2017), and the John M.Langston Bar Association Judge of the Year Award (2019), among many others.2023 Inductee2023 Inductee

(39)George L. Mallory Jr., Esq.George L. Mallory Jr., Esq.Law Offices of George L. Mallory Jr.(Langston Past President)George L. Mallory, Jr., is a distinguished and accomplished litigator with over forty-four years of extensive trialexperience. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from l Occidenta C ollege in 1974. During his college years, heinterned in Washington D.C. working on Capitol Hill for Congressman Ronald V. Dellums. He also later served as anintern for Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. He went on to attend Western State University School of Law in Fullerton,California, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1977.Mr. Mallory began his legal career at the Law Office of Cochran, Atkins, and Evans where he was mentored by JohnnieL. Cochran, Jr. In 1979, Mr. Mallory became a Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney initially serving as a Prosecutor for 2and a half years. During his tenure, he was elected President of the Black Prosecutors Association. Later whilerepresenting the Department of Water and Power in civil litigation matters, Mr. Mallory defended the City of LosAngeles in complex, multimillion dollar civil actions involving personal injury, wrongful death, products liability,workers’ compensation, landslides, and other claims.In 1986, Mr. Mallory established his private practice focusing on civil litigation. Throughout his career, he has had theprivilege of collaborating with talented and skillful lawyers. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 Companies andMunicipalities including 7-Eleven, K-Mart, Arco, The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Studios, City of Los Angeles,City of Inglewood, State Farm Insurance, Travelers Insurance, County of Los Angeles, Clorox, and many others.In 1990, Mr. Mallory represented the Langston Bar Association in welcoming South African President Nelson Mandelato Los Angeles after his 27-year imprisonment while fighting Apartheid. In 1992, during the challenging times of theRodney King uprising, Mr. Mallory served as President of the John M. Langston Bar Association and was later appointedto the Citizens Watchdog Committee to implement the Christopher Commission recommendations. He served as theFirst Vice President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NAACP, organizing successful fundraising dinners to honor CivilRights icon H. Claude Hudson, singer Kenny Rogers, entertainer Eddie Murphy, and the legendary Frank Sinatra. Mr. Mallory is a former member of the Los Angeles County Bar Committee on Judicial Nominations and Evaluations,former Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of California and has contributed to the Executive Committee ofthe Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section. He also has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Los AngelesSuperior Court and as an Arbitrator for the Los Angeles Superior Court, specializing in matters involving civillitigation.Mr. Mallory has been widely recognized for his exceptional achievements. In 1999, he became the first AfricanAmerican inducted into the Hall of Fame at Western State University Law School. In 2012, he was honored as Lawyer ofthe Year by the John M. Langston Bar Association. He has received a multitude of commendations for his commitmentto service from various government entities, including the California State Legislature, City of Los Angeles, City ofInglewood, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney, and even earned aplace in the United States Congressional Record of the 102nd Congress.Currently, Mr. Mallory serves as the Sire Archon (President) of Xi Boule, the member Boule of the Sigma Pi PhiFraternity. Outside of his legal pursuits, he is an avid golfer and serves on the Advocates Pro Tour and the SouthernCalifornia Golf Association Boards of Directors.In his personal life, Mr. Mallory shares a loving partnership with his wife, Brenda Mallory, spanning 25 years. They havefour adult children, Morgan Mallory (Orth), Ryan Mallory, Cody Boulware, and Austin Boulware, as well as twograndchildren, Mila (Mallory) and Anderson (Orth), with another granddaughter on the way.2023 Inductee2023 Inductee

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