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Meet Bakari

Attorney, CNN Commentator, Author

Bakari Sellers was born in 1984 and raised in Denmark, South Carolina. He graduated from the South Carolina public school system and earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in 2005, where he served as student body president and his law degree from the University of South Carolina in 2008. 

Bakari made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina. Bakari has worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He served on President Barack Obama’s South Carolina steering committee during the 2008 election and is widely considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and a leading voice for his generation. He was named to TIME Magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2010 as well as 2014 and 2015 “The Root 100” list of the nation’s most influential African-Americans. 

Bakari has served as a featured speaker at events for the National Education Association, College Democrats of America National Convention, and the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Convention. He is the author of New York Times Bestseller “My Vanishing Country” and a CNN political commentator.

Education
Morehouse College, B.A.
University of South Carolina, J.D.

Attorney, CNN Commentator, Author

Bakari Sellers was born in 1984 and raised in Denmark, South Carolina. He graduated from the South Carolina public school system and earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in 2005, where he served as student body president and his law degree from the University of South Carolina in 2008. 

Bakari made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina. Bakari has worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He served on President Barack Obama’s South Carolina steering committee during the 2008 election and is widely considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and a leading voice for his generation. He was named to TIME Magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2010 as well as 2014 and 2015 “The Root 100” list of the nation’s most influential African-Americans. 

Bakari has served as a featured speaker at events for the National Education Association, College Democrats of America National Convention, and the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Convention. He is the author of New York Times Bestseller “My Vanishing Country” and a CNN political commentator.

Education
Morehouse College, B.A.
University of South Carolina, J.D.

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By the end of this session, participants will possess a clear understanding of the legal profession’s role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will be equipped to identify implicit biases, address systemic barriers, and implement strategies that foster inclusive practices, equitable representation, and advocacy within their legal work and broader communities.

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Decrypting the Future: Navigating the Dynamic
Intersection of Crypto and Law

Position yourself as a legal tech trailblazer by exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance. Enroll today to stay ahead in the dynamic world of legal technology! 

Position yourself as a legal tech trailblazer by exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance. Enroll today to stay ahead in the dynamic world of legal technology! 

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Details 

January 1, 2024
4:00 pm EST

Topics Covered: FinTech
Fields: General
Credit Hours: 1.0
Delivery Type: Live Webinar

60 Minutes
1.0 General CLE
$49

Led by New York Times bestselling author and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers, this session delves into actionable strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. A former state legislator and renowned civil rights advocate, Sellers will empower participants to dismantle systemic barriers and drive meaningful change.

Led by New York Times bestselling author and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers, this session delves into actionable strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. A former state legislator and renowned civil rights advocate, Sellers will empower participants to dismantle systemic barriers and drive meaningful change.

Live CLE Webcast - December 19, 2024
2 CLE Credit

Navigating the Dynamic Intersection of Crypto and Law 

Join Lindsay Sain Jones, financial regulation, and tech expert, on a journey exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance.

Navigating the Dynamic
Intersection of Crypto and
Law

Join Lindsay Sain Jones, financial regulation, and tech expert, on a journey exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance.

Live CLE Webinar

Seize the Future: Enroll Today!

Navigating the Dynamic
Intersection of Crypto and Law 

Join Lindsay Sain Jones, financial regulation, and tech expert, on a journey exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance.

Save the Date

Navigating the Dynamic
Intersection of Crypto and
Law

Credits

Details

January 1, 2024
4:00 pm EST

Topics Covered: FinTech
Fields: General
Credit Hours: 1.0
Delivery Type: Live Webinar

60 Minutes
1.0 General CLE
$49

Join Lindsay Sain Jones, financial regulation, and tech expert, on a journey exploring blockchain innovations, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving intersection reshaping law and finance.

Live CLE Webinar

Seize the Future: Enroll Today!

Where Do We Go From Here? Promoting DEI in the Legal Profession

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CLE Webcast, 2 Credits - Dec. 19th

Bakari Sellers

Where Do We Go From Here? Promoting DEI in the Legal Profession

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Strom Law Firm, L.L.C.
Columbia, SC
www.stromlaw.com

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