03/10: DeWarren elected President of Black Law Students Association at NCCU School of Law
DeWarren K. Langley was elected President of the Lemarquis Dejarmon-Daniel George Sampson Chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
BLSA seeks to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of black law students; foster and encourage professional competence and bring about change in the legal system in order to make it responsive to the needs of the black community.
Langley was also awarded the 2010 Outstanding Service & Commitment Award for serving as College Student Division Liaison. DeWarren launched and coordinate the Pre-Law Program which paired law students with undergraduate and graduate students to prepare for the law school admissions process and expose them to the law school environment. Over 65 undergraduate and graduate students participated.
NCCU School of Law has the largest chapter of BLSA in the United States.
03/10: Langley selected for the 2010 North Carolina State Government Internship Program
DeWarren K. Langley has been selected by the North Carolina Internship Council as a summer intern with the 2010 North Carolina State Government Internship Program. Langley was one of 64 interns chosen from 930 applicants. DeWarren will serve as Legal Intern with the Office of Legal Affairs of the North Carolina Community College System.
Created in 1969, the NC State Government Internship Program provides legal residents of North Carolina who are students at in-state colleges, universities, community colleges, law or graduate schools to build career-enhancing and leadership skills while benefiting from the civic experience.
The internship is 10 weeks beginning on Monday, May 24, 2010 and concluding on Friday, July 30, 2010.
03/10: DeWarren elected Secretary of the Durham Community Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee
DeWarren K. Langley has been elected Secretary of the Durham Community Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee, Inc.
The Durham Community Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. is a community-based organization committed to preserving the legacy and example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by planning appropriate ceremonies and programs in recognition of the King Holiday. The MLK Committee works to improve the quality of life for all citizens by reaching out to those who continue to struggle with issues of poverty, unemployment, drug addiction, homelessness and other social problems. We honor Dr. King for his work toward racial equality and economic justice for all people, for his commitment to nonviolence, and for his stand against war and militarism.
As Secretary, DeWarren keeps records of all meetings and ensures their accuracy and safety, sends notices of meetings and maintains the MLK Committee’s website.
Langley also chairs the Publicity Committee. His term expires in March 2013.
10/09: Langley appointed to Civilian Police Review Board
Durham City Manager Thomas Bonfield has appointed DeWarren K. Langley to the Civilian Police Review Board.
The Board hears appeals of complaints submitted by citizens concerning actions taken by Durham police officers. The Durham Police Department’s Professional Standards Division initially investigates these complaints. If a complainant is not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation, he or she may file a request for a hearing with the board.
The board’s mandate is to determine whether or not the investigation was conducted in an appropriate manner, specifically, whether the police department abused its discretion in the conduct of the investigation. The board will examine the written evidence submitted by the complainant and the police department to determine whether a hearing should be held. The board will hold a hearing only if that evidence persuades the board that a hearing is justified. The board’s findings are submitted to the city manager for his or her action.
Board members are required to complete the Durham Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, sixteen hours in a patrol car ride-along program and a comprehensive training program administered by the Police Attorney’s office. Members are compensated at a per meeting rate of $25, paid semi-annually and receive complimentary parking in a designated City of Durham parking lot for each meeting attended.
DeWarren’s term expires June 30, 2011.
10/09: DeWarren appointed to NC Legal Education Assistance Foundation Board of Directors
DeWarren K. Langley has been appointed as the Student Representative to the NC Legal Education Assistant Foundation (NCLEAF) Board of Directors.
In 1989, students and deans at North Carolina's law schools formed NCLEAF as the nation's first statewide loan repayment assistance program for attorneys working in public service careers. Since the first funding cycle in 1991, NCLEAF has provided over three million dollars in loan repayment assistance to over 300 public service attorneys. NCLEAF helps North Carolina lawyers pursue careers in public service through our educational loan repayment assistance program.
Langley plans to pursue a career in public service after graduating from NCCU School of Law.
