ARLEEN HUGGINS
I decided to become a Lifetime CABL member because of the importance of the advocacy work CABL undertakes on issues of significant importance to Black law students, lawyers and judges. CABL is extremely well respected as the voice of Black lawyers and future lawyers across Canada and has used its influence to lobby for the promotion and advancement of Black law students and lawyers within law firms and other legal organizations, as well as the judiciary.
DOUGLAS NEW
As the then Chair of our firm’s Diversity Committee, I initially joined CABL in an effort to obtain a better understanding of the issues facing the diverse members of the Bar. However, I am a life-time member because of the inclusive and welcoming nature of CABL and its members many of whom I am now fortunate enough to call my friends. Looking forward to continuing those relationships for a lifetime.
KARA RUSSELL
I come from a family that values education above all else. My parents' total commitment to education began early when both my sister and I were enrolled at The Bishop Strachan School where we remained until graduation at Grade 13. I decided to become a Lifetime Member of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers to continue my family's commitment to Black success and this organization is dedicated to precisely that commitment.
CRAIG LEWIS
From the first time I sat in a law school classroom I have been acutely aware of the minority status that Blacks possess in the profession. Therefore to associate with other Black lawyers was and is immensely important to me. I am proud of the role that CABL continues to play in our legal landscape and I am proud to be a lifetime member
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