Black Law Students Association, The Davenport - Benham Chapter
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The Davenport-Benham Chapter of the Black Law Students Association at the University of Georgia School of Law welcomes all law students to become members.  The purpose of BLSA is to utilize the collective resources available to the chapter, including members, alumni and friends, for the creation and maintenance of a law school environment that 

  • Addresses the academic, financial, and social needs of its membership;
  • Fosters and encourages professional competence among its members;
  • Promotes interaction between the membership and other organizations within the law school and the University;
  • Brings greater awareness to the legal needs of the Black community;
  • Promotes interaction between the legal community and Black community
Advisor(s)
Xavier R. Brown

President    Deymon Fleming, Jr.
Vice-President     Henry Stoneback, Jr.
Secretary    Kalyn Stamps
Treasurer    Deborah Orekoya
Chief of Staff    Jalyn Mathis
Director of Academic and Career Success    Porter A. Tynes, III
Events Coordinator   Vernesha Brown
Community Service Chair   Mya O'Berry
Political Action Chair   Fatime Niane
Communications Director   Nathan Dorsett 

DavenportChester C. Davenport is the University of Georgia School of Law's first African-American graduate. Born in Athens, Georgia, Mr. Davenport was a cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, taking a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963. For the next three years he was a student here at the law school before earning his J.D. degree in 1966.
BenhamRobert Benham is the second African-American graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. Appointed by Gov. Joe Frank Harris in December 1989, he was the first African-American ever appointed to the Supreme Court. On July 17, 1990, he won statewide election to a full term on the Supreme Court and served as Chief Justice from 1995-2001. Justice Benham is currently the longest serving member of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
blountProfessor Larry E. Blount joined the law school in 1976 as its first African-American faculty member. He served as BLSA's faculty advisor for many years. Professor Blount was also a mentor and friend to countless students and alumni. Since 2004, the Larry E. Blount Award has been given to a third-year student who exemplifies qualities of leadership and concern for others, while maintaining academic excellence.
  • Academic Success
  • Community Service
  • Political Action
  • Programming

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