Congressional Black Caucus General Counsel Angela Rye to Keynote at National Black PreLaw Conference

June 29, 2012 - PRLog -- The National Black Pre-Law Admissions & Preparation Conference and Law School Recruitment Fair is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event focused on encouraging the success of aspiring Black lawyers.  The purpose of the conference is to share critical information about what it takes to achieve the goals of getting into law school, succeeding in law school, and passing the bar exam.  It also directly addresses diversity issues and increases awareness of the career options available to those possessing a legal education, as well as advice on how to advance in one’s career.  Just as importantly, it aims to provide real life positive role models of successful African American lawyers who have beaten the odds to achieve success and who are committed to making a difference in their communities.  In keeping with this goal, the conference is excited to announce that Attorney Angela Rye will serve as one of the featured keynote speakers at this year’s event.  

Angela Rye is one of the most dynamic young leaders on Capitol Hill. She has been featured in The Root 100, MSNBC’s “BLTWY Power List: 35 Under 35 Who Changed DC”, the Washington Post’s “Who Runs Gov”, and recognized as one of DC’s Most Influential, among others. Ms. Rye currently serves as the Executive Director and General Counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus. In her role as executive director, Rye is tasked with developing the overall legislative and political strategy for the caucus.
Most recently, she served as Senior Advisor and Counsel to the House Committee on Homeland Security under the leadership of Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman. There she was charged with developing the general political strategy for the Committee with a focus on assisting disenfranchised, small minority-owned businesses.

Rye co-founded IMPACT, an organization that seeks to encourage young professionals in three core areas: economic empowerment, civic engagement, and political involvement. The five year-old organization has quickly become a powerful voice and advocate for today’s young professionals of color nationwide. Rye continues to serve as IMPACT’s Director of Strategic Partnerships. During her tenure with the organization, IMPACT has formed partnerships with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Rainbow PUSH’s Wall Street Project, Young & Powerful, Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute, Black Leadership Forum, and others.

Upon graduating from Seattle University School of Law, Rye began her career in legislative advocacy at the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), which is the umbrella association for the nation’s 120 historically and predominately black colleges and universities on Capitol Hill and with the Executive Branch.  At NAFEO, she served as the Coordinator of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs. Prior to NAFEO, Rye served as a Legal Extern in Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ Los Angeles office. While working in the district office, Rye learned about legislative procedure and organization, as well as developed favorable public policy for constituents, and assisted in the mobilization and organization of community members to make a difference locally.

Meet Attorney Angela Rye at the Eighth Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2012, which will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 to Saturday, November 3, 2012 at The Westin Galleria in Houston, Texas.  Registration is now open for this groundbreaking “must attend” event.  High school students, college students, college graduates, working professionals, career changers, pre-law, career, and diversity/multicultural advisors, mentors, and parents are all encouraged to come out and take advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities this conference offers.  The event is free of charge.

For more information, please visit the official conference website at www.BlackPreLawConference.com. You may also call 281-247-4026 or send an e-mail to info@blackprelawconference.com.