BLD holds its fifth annual Black History Month Event and the official launch of Black Letter Law 2010 publication on Thursday 7 October 2010. The theme this year is BMEs in the Law: International Presence and Contribution and is hosted by Magic Circle law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase our ground-breaking Black Letter Law 2010 publication, sponsored this year by the Law Society at a specially discounted price of £10.00 instead of the £15.00 cover price.
Our distinguished speakers showcase the breadth of talent, the strong presence and the immense contribution of BMEs on the international arena.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
· Courtenay Griffiths QC who is very much in the news globally as the defence lawyer of the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor at the Hague in the so-called “Blood Diamonds” trial,
· Thomas Laryea, based in Washington DC was until very recently the Assistant General Counsel at the International Monetary Fund.
· Anesta Weekes QC, a criminal law specialist who also appears before the Privy Council acting pro bono for death row appellants in the Caribbean.
· Paul Bugingo is a Partner and Director of Africa at the International law firm, Denton Wilde Sapte.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 7 October 2010
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, 65 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1HT (The nearest stations are St Pauls and Temple and please note that Blackfriars Station is closed).
How to Get There: (Click here to view the Map direction)
BOOKING AND OTHER INFORMATION
This event hosted by Magic circle law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and is free and open to BLD Members and invitees only. Members and those with enquiries should email Claire Boakes and also see online at www.onlinebld.com for further details. |
