JUEZ Mablean Ephriam

Juez Mablean Ephriam nació a Robert y Mable Ephriam en Hazlehurst, Misisipí. She is no stranger to achievement. Through hard, consistent and dedicated work, she strives to perform and do her God-given best. Since a child, she has always had that “spirit” of excellence and liberality about her. The ninth of ten children, you could always find her somewhere reading, studying, and asking countless questions that could drive you crazy. When she wasn’t doing that, she could be found fighting for the rights of strangers and family members. Her strong thirst for knowledge, equality, and unselfishness, led to a rewarding, challenging and sometimes agonizing career in the practice of law.

A la edad de 13 años, she knew she wanted to become a lawyer. She set a plan in motion and went to work — allowing no obstacles to defeat or dissuade her. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School in South Central Los Angeles, graduating with honors. She received a four year academic scholarship to Pitzer College, Claremont, California, for her undergraduate studies. At the conclusion of her undergraduate school, Judge Mablean then took a break from school. She married and became a wife and mother and entered the work force.

En previsión de su futuro en la ley, Juez Mablean comenzó su carrera laboral como oficial correccional de la Oficina Federal de Prisiones en la Cárcel de Mujeres en Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. Después de cerca de dos años, ella tomó un trabajo como secretaria legal en las Oficinas Legales de Eric Parkan, Beverly Hills, California. Hay, se convirtió en un crack en la preparación de documentos para casos de litigio civil y la indemnización de los trabajadores y ganó habilidades prácticas adicionales que serían útiles para ella en su última carrera como abogado.

En 1974, Juez Mablean decidió que era el momento de entrar en la escuela de leyes. Ella aplicó y fue aceptado en Beverly Rubens Facultad de Derecho (ahora conocido como Whittier escuela universitaria de Derecho) en Los Angeles, California. Mientras asistía a la escuela de derecho, at night, she worked during the day, at the Law Offices of Stanley Sanders and Sandy English as a paralegal. There she engaged in researching and drafting contracts and partnership agreements in corporate and business law. En 1976, cuando aún estaba en la escuela de leyes, remaining focused, Judge Mablean became a Certified Law Clerk at the Office of the City Attorney of Los Angeles, where she researched, wrote and argued criminal misdemeanor appeals before the Appellate Court. At Whittier College of Law, she participated in Moot Court. Her team won second place in the California statewide Traynor Moot Court Competition. Judge Mablean received her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College school of Law in 1978. She was admitted to the state Bar of California in November, 1978, having successfully passed the State Bar examination the first time. Judge Mablean was able to accomplish her goal to be a lawyer, without neglecting her family and making sure that her children did well in school. The completion of law school was just the beginning of an illustrious legal career, acrecentada por innumerables premios y reconocimientos.

Because she is such an unselfish, people-conscientious woman, who is well respected by colleagues and well known for her contributions, she has earned such awards as: 1997 Alumni of the Year-Whittier College; 1996 Zephyr Ramsey Award-Harriet Buhai [bew-high] Center of Family Law; 1996 Spencer Brandeis Award from the Family Law Section-Los Angeles Bar Association (she was the youngest recipient and first Black woman); 1996 Award of Excellence-State Women’s Department, Churches of God In Christ 1st Jurisdiction; 1995 Woman of the Year-California State Assembly 48th District; 1993 Distinguished Service-Women’s Lawyer

Association of Los Angeles (WLALA); 1990 Outstanding Leadership-Board of Directors, Harriet Buhai Center & Outstanding Contribution to Pro Bono Legal Services-Board of Governors, California State Bar Association: 1985 Outstanding Service-National Association of

University Women and the 1978 Achievement Award-State Youth Department, Churches of God in Christ 1st Jurisdiction. If that is not enough, Judge Ephriam has volunteered in numerous organizations and worked many jobs, tal como: Hearing Examiner-City of L.A. Civil Service Commission; Board of Directors-Union Rescue Mission (first black woman); Member of American Bar Association and National Bar Association; Lecturer-Upward Bound Program, CSUBL; Motivational Speaker-L.A. City Schools; Co-Founder-Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law which provides free legal services for economically disadvantaged persons); Board of Directors-Southern California Women’s Dept./Retirement Center Committee, Churches of God In Christ – So. Calif. 1st Jurisdiction, Advisor to Pastor Ron Hill-Love and Unity Church of God In Christ; Member and Past President of Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (1982-1983).

En octubre de 1998, Twentieth Television selecciona esta experiencia, distinguido practicante ley y mediador para sentarse como juez en la nueva, media hora revisada programa sindicado "Divorce Court", donde no había guión, ni los actores, sólo casos reales y litigantes reales con Juez Mablean prestación decisiones jurídicamente vinculantes. This all came about by God’s divine will. Judge Mablean did not seek the position. Through word-of-mouth regarding her legal talents and referrals from strangers, Fox executives interviewed Judge Mablean and liked what they saw. Within seven (7) days signed a contract to be the Judge of the television show, Divorce Court. Así, Al principio de su carrera en el entretenimiento. Judge Mablean presided as the Judge on Divorce Court for seven seasons, (1999-2006) She is truly grateful to have had this experience.

She is now a much sought after public speaker for Women’s Conferences, Churches, Community and Civic Organizations, Colleges and Schools, dealing with relationship issues and motivating others to pursue their dreams.

Además, ella está trabajando en la misión de su fundación sin fines de lucro, La Fundación Mablean Ephriam, para construir familias más fuertes, educar mentes, aumentar el poder económico entre las personas desfavorecidas y económicos más bajos y así crear mejores comunidades. Ella está muy agradecida de haber tenido la oportunidad de brindar atención en el día a día a su madre, Mable Ephriam, hasta su muerte, a la edad de 98 años, en febrero 9, 2010.

This hard-working woman is an entrepreneur. Ella es el co-propietario de Jubilane Guest House, una cama & Desayuno en Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica; y fundador de un programa de premios, Honrar a los Padres Unsung (H. La. F. )Becas y Premios, a través de ella sin fines de lucro, la Fundación Mablean Ephriam.

Judge Mablean attributes her success to God, her family and close friends. Her faith, religion and trust in God keep this mother of four and grandmother of ten, meek and humble.

Sitio web: www.mableanephriamfoundation.com