2017 CABL Gala
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) hosted its 21st Annual Gala on October 7, 2017.
Omar Ha-Redeye and Shawn Richard at the 2017 CABL Gala
Omar Ha-Redeye and CABL President, Shawn Richard
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