Attorney General

National Attorney General
Yvesner Zamar
University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
ag@nblsa.org

Greetings NBLSA members,

I am honored to serve as your National Attorney General for the 2011-2012 term. This year we will expand our judicial and legislative advocacy efforts. Programming will assist members by increasing awareness of global issues, training our students and communities about legislative and judicial advocacy, and increasing our voice in voter rights and protection. We will do this by promoting legislative efforts and enabling chapters to become more involved in the legislative process, allowing students to demonstrate their talents in legal research, analysis, and writing, and advocating for causes that affect our local, regional, and national communities.

This year, our main initiative is Environmental Justice with a focus on Title VI compliance. With the Obama administration recently signing a Memorandum of Understanding, NBLSA will help alleviate the disparities in communities due to unfair and different treatment of regulations and enforcement across the country.

Please review our upcoming programs and events to see how you can be involved in legislative or judicial advocacy for NBLSA throughout the year.

Overview of 2011-2012 Intiatives

• Environmental Justice
• Voter Rights Act and voter protection compliance
• Amicus Brief and White Paper Programs
• Elections
• Anti- incarceration movement
• D.R.E.A.M. Act

Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC-ALC)

This Annual Legislative Conference, sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, enables NBLSA students to empower communities by participating in panels and discussions about issues concerning the black community and network with individuals in the legal and political communities.

This year's CBC Weekend will take place in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 through Sunday September 25, 2011. Please stay tuned for further information!

NBLSA believes in the right to freedom of speech, however, some actions are disrespectful despite this right. It is abominable that in 2012, people do not respect our President in his capacity. Be cognizant and aware of those who feel derogatory statements are the way to express their racist views. Fight for justice and stand together with your local chapters to combat blatant racism even in the form of bumper stickers.