Thomas A. Saenz, Counsel to Los Angeles Mayor, Named MALDEF President and General Counsel

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) today announced Thomas A. Saenz, Counsel to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, as its new President and General Counsel. Saenz will join MALDEF in mid-August. (Tom has been an extraordinary ally and supporter of EJS for many years. We congratulate him and wish him much successContinue reading "Thomas A. Saenz, Counsel to Los Angeles Mayor, Named MALDEF President and General Counsel"

NAACP Celebrates 100 Years; President Obama to Address Convention

The NAACP this week celebrates its 100 year anniversary in New York City highlighting a century of Bold Dreams, Big Victories with a visit from President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and many icons of the civil rights movement. The Convention started yesterday and runs through July 16th at the New York Hilton. “ForContinue reading "NAACP Celebrates 100 Years; President Obama to Address Convention"

NAACP Celebrates 100 Years; President Obama to Address Convention

The NAACP this week celebrates its 100 year anniversary in New York City highlighting a century of Bold Dreams, Big Victories with a visit from President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and many icons of the civil rights movement. The Convention started yesterday and runs through July 16th at the New York Hilton. “ForContinue reading "NAACP Celebrates 100 Years; President Obama to Address Convention"