"Why We Can't Wait: Liberty, Equality and the Fight for Justice"
Thursday, January 16, 2025
5:30 PM
Karen J. Williams Courtroom
Keynote Speaker: Michelle Behnke, President-Elect of the American Bar Association
Now Accepting Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline: December 6, 2024
About the Celebration
The USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law annually sponsors a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By honoring his life and legacy, we reaffirm our law school’s commitment to preparing lawyer-leaders who are fully equipped to serve justice and advance the rule of law with passion and integrity. We also aim to cultivate transformative opportunities for our community members to learn about the legacy of civil rights, racial justice, and social justice advocacy in the United States and beyond. By convening to reflect on Dr. King’s bold vision, we strive to not only empower our community members to confront the societal challenges that face our nation but also to promote our university’s Carolinian Creed, which espouses a commitment to integrity, dignity, and inclusion.
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Deborah Ennix-Ross, Esq.
2023 MLK Celebration keynote speaker and former president of the American Bar Association
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Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC
Winner of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award
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The Center for Heirs' Property Preservation
Winner of the 2023 Keeper of the Dream Award