Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, the first immortalized human cell line and one of the most important cell lines in medical research which continues to be a source of invaluable medical data to the present day. Mrs. Lacks was the unwitting source of these cells from a tumor biopsied during treatment for cervical cancer in 1951. As was then the practice, no consent was required to culture the cells obtained from Lacks's treatment. Neither she nor her family were compensated for the extraction or use of the HeLa cells. It was an honor to hear from Mrs. Lacks' grandsons who continue to fight for compensation and justice with the help of renowned Civil Rights lawyer, Benjamin L. Crump, Esq.; and brilliant legal scholars such as Suzette Malveaux; Caprice Roberts; and Deleso Alford. ⚖️
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Thank you to the Seventh Circuit Bar Association's DEI Committee for organizing an engaging CLE discussion regarding "Building Your Brand and Finding Your Fit" moderated by Rachana Fischer who co-chaired with J. Cunyon Gordon. It was an honor to share the panel with my brilliant and inspiring co-panelists, Samantha Woo, Adriana Figueroa, and Jeremy A. Morris. This panel presented an opportunity to remind young lawyers and law students: You are the Chief Marketing Officer of the brand that is You. Be thoughtful and deliberate about how you authentically build that brand and you will always find your fit.
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Thank you for your inspiring words to your new fellow alum, Howard Ankin! #UICLawAlum ❤️⚖️💙
Once again, Howard was proud to be a distinguished guest & speaker at the 2024 University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Commencement Ceremony on Sunday. . This picture with Dean Nicky Boothe is one of a few we got this weekend and we'll share more during the week!
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Looking forward to participating in this CLE with these inspiring panelists! University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
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"Listening has transformative power, allowing [listeners] to gain valuable insights, demonstrate respect and cultivate trust. It is imperative therefore that [we] listen to diverse voices . . . to hear unique experiences that can challenge assumptions, drive innovation and spark creativity." Thank you Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for inviting me to share thoughts on Law Day. University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
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9moWhat a great experience! I remember using HeLa cells during my PhD and it was then I did a deep dive into Mrs. Lack’s life. I read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” which opened my eyes to a lot of the injustices that occur between the scientific community and underrepresented populations. I hope that her family members do get the justice they deserve.