John P. Morris Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

Mission Statement

1. Articulate and promote the educational, professional, political, and social needs and goals of Black law students;
2. Foster and encourage professional competence;
3. Improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and the American legal structure;
4. Instill in the Black attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community;
5. Influence the legal community by bringing about meaningful legal and political change that addresses the needs and concerns of the Black community;
6. Encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

Student leadership

• President: Camryn Smith
• Vice President of Internal Affairs: Kahari Gray
• Vice President of External Affairs: Raielle Watkins
• Secretary: Dallas Salas
• Treasurer: Salmaan Abdi
• Director of Strategy: Chibuike Obi
• Director of Social Impact: Hallie Rush
• Social Media Chair: Dallas Salas
• 2L Rep: Tom Jenkins
• 3L Rep: Jessikah Tassin
• Faculty Advisor: Myles Lynk