Bianca Williams-Alonzo, J.D. Candidate at Harvard Law School (Class of 2026), has been elected President of the Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA), becoming the 58th individual to hold the prestigious leadership role at one of the most influential law student organizations in the country.
The announcement was made by HBLSA in a public post that praised Williams-Alonzo’s leadership capacity and anticipated impact on the organization during the 2025 academic year:
“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’s legal experience includes serving as a Legal Intern with the Special Litigation Unit at The Legal Aid Society in New York City. Her commitment to social justice is further evidenced by her tenure at Essie Justice Group, where she worked for over two years in various operational and executive support roles.
Her past experience also includes work with Project Rousseau as a Housing Equity Fellow and Research Assistant, as well as participation in the SEO Law Catalyst Scholar Program, which focuses on preparing underrepresented students for success in the legal profession.
In a previous statement upon beginning her studies at Harvard Law, Williams-Alonzo wrote:
“I’m excited to share that I am pursuing my J.D. at Harvard Law School! I am deeply appreciative of my family, friends, recommenders, and mentors that have supported me in my application and decision-making process.”
The Harvard Black Law Students Association, founded in 1967, is dedicated to supporting the academic, professional, and advocacy interests of Black law students and addressing systemic legal challenges impacting communities of color. The organization is a chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), one of the largest student-led legal organizations in the United States.
Williams-Alonzo’s election signals a continued commitment to cultivating future legal leaders who reflect the diversity and advocacy needs of the communities they will serve.
