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Kalia Coleman
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2019-2020

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  • *RSVPs CLOSE AT NOON TODAY* Members of the judiciary are vital to our civil and criminal justice systems. Come join BWLA in celebrating State, Appellate, Supreme Court, and Federal Court judges at our annual Judicial Reception! Join us for an evening of networking, appetizers, and drinks as we celebrate the judiciary. This year, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be honored as the recipient of the 2020 Ann Claire Williams Award! In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, civil rights attorney and writer MiAngel Cody will be honored with the Ida B. Wells Award! - - R.S.V.P. and purchase tickets - BY NOON TODAY - via our website’s “Events” page or through the link in our bio! - All attendees must RSVP. - WHEN: This Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 5:30p-8:00p - WHERE: Jones Day, 77 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL - TICKETS: BWLA Members - $50 Non-Members - $75 Sitting Judges - Complimentary with RSVP - Tickets include appetizers and drinks.
  • Members of the judiciary are vital to our civil and criminal justice systems. Come join BWLA in celebrating State, Appellate, Supreme Court, and Federal Court judges at our annual Judicial Reception! Join us for an evening of networking, appetizers, and drinks as we celebrate the judiciary. This year, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be honored as the recipient of the 2020 Ann Claire Williams Award! In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, civil rights attorney and writer MiAngel Cody will be honored with the Ida B. Wells Award! - R.S.V.P. and purchase tickets via our website’s “Events” page or through the link in our bio! - All attendees must RSVP. - WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 5:30p-8:00p - WHERE: Jones Day, 77 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL - TICKETS: BWLA Members - $50 Non-Members - $75 Sitting Judges - Complimentary with RSVP - Tickets include appetizers and drinks.
  • Our #WCW is BWLA board member and past president, Mary Melchor! On December 28, 2019, Mary was honored by Operation PUSH for her continued support and involvement on the Women's International Committee!! Mary, we salute you for your outstanding accomplishment! #WCW #BWLAimpact
  • Don't miss BWLA's Road to the Robe event on January 9, 2020, 5:30-8:30! https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/roadtotherobe2/
  • Please Join BWLA for the annual Judicial Reception on January 15, 2020 to fellowship and network!
  • For more information on becoming an @mlerprogram tutor or participant, visit www.MLER.org today!
  • Bring joy and cheer to a family in need. Celebrate the holidays with a gift that counts. Help families experience a happier holiday season! - - To become an Adopt A Family donor, please purchase a gift or gift card from one of the following registries: - Target registry: “ BWLA 2019 Angel Tree’s Charity Registry” - - WalMart registry: “ BWLA 2019 Angel Tree's Registry” - - All gifts should be purchased by noon on Monday, December 16, 2019. Please mail any item(s) purchased to the BWLA office located at 321 S. Plymouth Court, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60604.
  • Join BWLA on Wednesday, December 18th at @katanachicago for our Holiday Mingle. Visit the BWLA “Events” page to purchase tickets today!
  • Join us for a roundtable discussion regarding how lawyers can utilize their legal background to transition into positions in the political sphere, including positions outside the realm of traditional legal positions. - - Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Noon - 1:15 p.m. Dentons 233 S. Wacker Drive Suite 5900 Chicago, IL 60606 - - Please visit the BWLA “Events” page to RSVP by noon on Friday, December 13, 2019. Space is limited!!
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  • Landed home with memories I will treasure forever, a decent tan & my own personalised mug! Thanks everyone involved in making it so special 👋🏽🌊💙
  • The perfect ending, a picture to sum up my trip ❤️ love for travelling and love for coming home! England see you very soon 👋🏽 An amazing adventure, so so grateful but now take me home #bestofbothworlds #travel #love #adventure
  • People often ask me why I don’t smile in photos!? Answer: I’m not usually sailing crystal blue oceans 🌊💙😂 (joking of course, I am happy in most of my pics but I don’t think I suit the wide smile look... however I have to post this as it captures an amazing moment but don’t worry sultry will resume shortly)
  • Some places on this earth need to be seen to be believed! 💙 #blessed #travel #view
  • The most beautiful beach in the world, squinting happily into the sunshine ☀️🏝🌊 #whitehavenbeach #whitsundays #islandlife
  • Baby turtles in the wild... magical 💙
  • I vowed I would come back here one day... smiling all over🏝 #whitehavenbeach #whitsundays #wanderlust #crystalbluewater
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  • Made so many friends this trip...... 🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠
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