Cummings Congratulates Baltimore Civic Leader Sherrilyn Ifill on New Post

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          
November 19, 2012


Washington, DC – Rep. Elijah E. Cummings issued the following statement on the appointment of Sherrilyn Ifill as President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF).

“It is my great honor to congratulate my good friend and fellow Maryland Law alumnus Sherrilyn Ifill on her recent selection as President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF).
 
Sherrilyn’s return to the LDF marks a significant achievement in a career that is steeped in public service, a passion for justice, and a commitment to truth.
 
An accomplished civil rights litigant, author, and educator, I have no doubt that the LDF has selected the very best candidate to move their organization and missions forward.
 
I commend Sherrilyn on this tremendous accomplishment and know that we will continue to see great things from her.”

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