Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat
The Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat is an annual event dedicated to supporting and advancing Black women in the legal academy. Named after Lutie A. Lytle, the first Black woman law professor in the United States, the workshop provides a platform for current and aspiring Black women law faculty to enhance their scholarship, develop teaching and leadership skills, and receive mentorship and career support.
The workshop covers a range of topics essential for professional development, including strategies for navigating the job market, effective teaching methodologies, leadership in legal education, and the development of scholarly agendas. Participants engage in sessions that offer critical feedback on works-in-progress, such as articles, book proposals, and research ideas, fostering a collaborative environment for academic growth.
In addition to scholarly sessions, the event features networking opportunities, plenary discussions, and wellness activities. Notable speakers, including deans and distinguished professors from various law schools, share insights and experiences, enriching the program. The workshop also includes social events like dinners and receptions, facilitating deeper connections among attendees.
This workshop is ideal for Black women law faculty at all stages of their careers, from those preparing to enter the legal academy to seasoned professors seeking to refine their scholarship and leadership skills. By participating, attendees join a supportive community committed to promoting diversity and excellence in legal education.
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Speakers(22)
Andrea J. Martin
Assistant Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law
Professor Martin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, contributing to the academic community through her teaching and research.
Cara McClellan
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Professor McClellan is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, focusing on civil rights and education law.
Cherie A. Daniel
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Windsor Faculty of Law
Professor Daniel is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, with expertise in critical race theory.
Chrystal Clodomir
Assistant Professor of Law at University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
Professor Clodomir is an Assistant Professor of Law at UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, with expertise in education law.
Dr. Janet Dewart Bell
Communications Strategist and Management Consultant
Dr. Bell is a renowned communications strategist and management consultant, recognized for her expertise in organizational development and leadership.
I. India Thusi
Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Professor Thusi is a Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, specializing in criminal law and procedure.
Jamillah Bowman Williams
Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor Williams is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in employment discrimination law.
Janel George
Assistant Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor George is an Assistant Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in racial justice and education law.
Jenna Cobb
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Alabama School of Law
Professor Cobb is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law, focusing on criminal law and sentencing.
Latisha Nixon-Jones
Assistant Professor of Law at Florida A&M University College of Law
Professor Nixon-Jones is an Assistant Professor of Law at Florida A&M University College of Law, focusing on disaster recovery and community resilience.
Matiangai Sirleaf
Professor of Law at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Professor Sirleaf is a Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, specializing in international law and health.
Meighan Parker
Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center
Professor Parker is an Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center, focusing on health law and policy.
Nakia C. Davis
Assistant Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law
Professor Davis is an Assistant Professor of Law at NCCU School of Law, focusing on legal education and performance-based admission programs.
Nia Johnson
Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center
Professor Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center, specializing in public health law.
Nicole McConlogue
Associate Professor of Law at West Virginia University College of Law
Professor McConlogue is an Associate Professor of Law at WVU College of Law, focusing on consumer protection law.
Suzette Malveaux
Provost Professor of Civil Rights Law and Director of the Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law at University of Colorado Law School
Professor Malveaux is a leading scholar in civil rights law, serving as Provost Professor and Director of the Byron R. White Center at the University of Colorado Law School.
TaWanda Hunter Stallworth
Program Manager for the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law
Ms. Stallworth serves as the Program Manager for the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law, facilitating initiatives aimed at promoting antiracism in legal education.
Tiffany Williams Brewer
Assistant Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law
Professor Brewer is an Assistant Professor of Law at NCCU School of Law, focusing on juvenile justice and criminal law.
Titichia Mitchell Jackson
Assistant Professor of Law at University of South Carolina School of Law
Professor Jackson is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law, specializing in academic success and bar preparation.
Tolu Odunsi-Nelson
Assistant Professor of Law at University at Buffalo School of Law
Professor Odunsi-Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, focusing on entertainment law and colorism.
Tuneen Chisolm
Associate Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law
Professor Chisolm is an Associate Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law, specializing in areas of legal scholarship and education.
Yvette Butler
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Mississippi School of Law
Professor Butler is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, specializing in civil rights and epistemic oppression.
Event Details
- Date
- July 12, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Carlisle, United States
- Hershey Lodge and Penn State Dickinson Law's Carlisle campus
- Audience
- Black women law faculty and aspiring law faculty
- Attendees
- Over 125 participants from more than 100 schools