Rising legal scholar Bianca Williams-Alonzo, Harvard Law School Class of 2026, has been elected the 58th President of the Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA).
This marks a significant milestone in her journey as a passionate advocate for justice and equity.
The organization, which has long served as a vital space for Black students at Harvard Law School, celebrated her election with a public announcement on LinkedIn, writing:
“Congratulations Bianca Williams-Alonzo. We are excited for your leadership and are confident in your ability to empower this community to respond to whatever challenges may come over the next year.”
Williams-Alonzo brings a wealth of experience to her new leadership role. A Legal Intern with the Special Litigation Unit at The Legal Aid Society, she also previously served for more than two years at Essie Justice Group, a nonprofit that organizes women with incarcerated loved ones to transform the justice system. There, she worked as an Executive Assistant and Operations Fellow, strengthening her commitment to systemic change.
In a post from the beginning of her legal education, Williams-Alonzo shared her excitement about attending Harvard Law School, expressing gratitude to her mentors, recommenders, and former colleagues at Essie Justice Group:
“As I prepare for this next step, I cannot wait to see the journey that lies ahead for the next three years in Cambridge!”
Before law school, she also worked as a Housing Equity Fellow and Research Assistant with Project Rousseau in New York, and participated in the SEO Law Catalyst Scholar Program, which supports underrepresented students pursuing careers in law.
Now, as President of HBLSA, Williams-Alonzo is poised to lead one of the nation’s most prestigious student organizations committed to advocating for Black law students and communities of color.
The Harvard BLSA, founded in 1967, is a chapter of the National Black Law Students Association, one of the largest student-run organizations in the country.
Under Williams-Alonzo’s leadership, the group is expected to continue addressing issues of racial justice, equity in legal education, and support for the next generation of Black attorneys.
