Tanya Acker’s Twitter Advice

Acker is a must-follow on Twitter for aspiring attorneys as she regularly responds to users seeking her law advice.

Appropriately enough during Women’s History Month, Acker shared some motivational words to a young female pondering an application to law school.

“Work hard. Slay – in the classroom. Know you belong there & don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Go get it!” she wrote.

Work hard. Slay – in the classroom. Know you belong there & don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Go get it! https://t.co/m0Kcmnm5Rg

— Tanya Acker (@tanyaacker) March 21, 2017

On the same thread, another follower asked for tips on studying constitutional law, to which Acker replied, “Remember the Constitution is alive and kicking.People will ignore it if you don’t force the issue. Study.it.hard.”

Remember the Constitution is alive and kicking.People will ignore it if you don’t force the issue. Study.it.hard. https://t.co/viKyuuJlwH

— Tanya Acker (@tanyaacker) March 21, 2017

Acker is a natural in front of the camera but she clearly knows that her success as a TV judge is thanks in large part to her loyal fans.

Girl power!!! https://t.co/isukz3nJs0

— Tanya Acker (@tanyaacker) March 21, 2017

Working with Los Angeles Boy Scouts with Battleship Iowa Museum

We first got to know Acker in 2016 when we visited her at the Battleship Iowa Museum in Los Angeles Harbor where she often brings members of the Western County Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

“Tanya’s been a tremendous advocate and supporter of scouting and especially reaching out to underserved communities in our scouting outreach programs,” said Andrew Sisolack, Director of Field Service WLACC Boy Scouts.

According to its website, the waterfront museum is “dedicated to ‘Celebrating the American Spirit’ through the preservation and interpretation. By sharing the accomplishments and sacrifices of American patriots and engaging visitors in unique and exciting ways PBC brings the ship to life by connecting the past with the future.”

“This ship embodies a lot of American history and a lot of what’s great about this country. It’s a living reminder of that,” she said.

“It’s also a place where kids can get STEM education. It’s a museum, but it’s still an operating battleship,” Tanya added.

The USS Iowa is constantly hosting different events. For a look at the upcoming schedule, click on the Upcoming Events section on its website and check out our full interview with Acker and members of the WLACC troop below!

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The LA native is a strong supporter of the American history landmark and sits on its Board of Trustees and she took the opportunity to share her passion during an exclusive interview with GoodCelebrity.com.

“This ship embodies a lot of American history and a lot of what’s great about this country. It’s a living reminder of that,” she said.

“It’s also a place where kids can get STEM education. It’s a museum, but it’s still an operating battleship,” Tanya added.

The Iowa is operated by the nonprofit Pacific Battleship Center (PBC) and opened to the public on July 7, 2012 as an interactive naval museum.

According to its website, the waterfront museum is “dedicated to ‘Celebrating the American Spirit’ through the preservation and interpretation. By sharing the accomplishments and sacrifices of American patriots and engaging visitors in unique and exciting ways PBC brings the ship to life by connecting the past with the future.”

“As a feat of engineering, it’s really impressive and amazing so it’s really good for us to be able to share that with local school kids,” said Joshua Stutz, Education Manager at the museum.

Tanya works closely with the Western County Council of the Boy Scouts of America as their legal advisor and program participant. She brings troop members to the Iowa on a regular basis to get them involved in the museum’s enrichment activities and educational opportunities.

During our trip to the museum with Tanya, Andrew Sisolak, Director of Field Service WLACC Boy Scouts, told us, “Tanya’s been a tremendous advocate and supporter of scouting and especially reaching out to underserved communities in our scouting outreach programs.”

The scouts perform citizen training, which prepares them for adult life and how to become a great leader in their communities. Sisolak said that the Iowa is great resource to incorporate into the training because it ties them “back in time with US History, the people who served and provided for the future they now live in, provides continuity and really gives them a chance to experientially learn about their past, which in turn, influences their future.”

Murad Elmassry, a youth member of the Sea Scouts division of WLACC said, “The youth nowadays are indoors and on their phones and it’s good for them to get out and experience the world.”

According to a study from Baylor University, Eagle Scouts are significantly more likely to be involved in extracurricular activities than non-scouts. These activities include camping, hiking, fishing, attending theatre shows, and playing a musical instrument. In addition, more than 58% of scouts get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day compared to only 18% of non-scouts.

Acker is a huge fan of the scouts and believes that it teaches young men and women common sense, community service, and how to be an overall better person. She believes that everyone would benefit from the lessons taught.

“I love my job, but if there’s one great wish I had it would be that there are fewer people in court. I would actually like to see fewer fights,” Acker said.

Check out our full interview with Acker and the members of the WLACC troop below!

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New Directions for Youth strives to change that mentality. This incredible organization invited the Good Celebrity team inside their North Hollywood headquarters to view the life-changing work it performs. The NDY team has been actively helping Los Angeles youth stay off the streets and live violence-free lives since the mid-seventies.

Larry Bakman, a criminal defense attorney and judge on the television series “Hot Bench,” is using his celebrity to bring awareness to this Good Organization. He recently sat down with us to explain why NDY’s work means so much to him.

“This has been an incredible experience for me because what it did, is it took me out of my role as a criminal defense attorney,” he explained. “It has given me a platform to try and reach people in different ways and one of the best ways I have been able to reach other people is to get involved with New Directions for Youth. “

Bakman explained that reaching out to young people is the key to less violence on the streets. He said that we need to reach them when they’re young to have a chance at making a meaningful difference.

“If we don’t save them at this point in time from the dangers of gangs, the dangers of drug abuse, the dangers of physical or sexual abuse, then we’re lost,” he added.

Unfortunately, many of the children that get involved with gangs come from broken homes. They see this type of activity all around them and they may not realize that there other options. Plus, they may be downright fearful for their lives.

“These children are afraid not to become a gang member,” Bakman said.

During our visit to NDY, we were fortunate to talk with members of the organization who were formerly involved with gangs. Time and time again, these members expressed how NDY saved their lives and showed them a concrete path out of their gang.

NDY not only helps youth, it also helps their families. A mother of an NDY member told Good Celebrity that she almost lost her job because her son kept getting in trouble. His life on the streets was trickling into his attitude at school, she said. He didn’t believe in authority and he would just walk out of the classroom. NDY paved a way for a new life for both her and her son.

Paul Gross, Chairman of the Board for NDY, told us that it’s very difficult for these young people to avoid the traps of gang life. Once you’re exposed, it’s easy to get sucked in, he said.

Before you know it, these kids are involved with bad stuff like drugs, violence and prostitution, Gross added.

NDY targets children ages eight to 21 and currently helps more than 7,000 youth in the Los Angeles-area. The organization’s prime demographic is young people that are involved with gang activity, abuse in their homes, teen pregnancy, poor performance at school and violent crimes.

Its North Hollywood headquarters acts as a safe haven for these kids to simply, act like kids. They can practice art, learn valuable computer skills, and socialize with people their age. This is all under the supervision of licensed social workers and therapists.

“Everything is to make them think,” Bakman said. “Recognizing the problem allows you to get inside the minds of the parents and the children who you think you can save.”

John, a member of NDY, told us that without the program, he would probably “be in jail or worse.”

Meanwhile, another member named Samira said, “they pushed me to do better.”

“The most satisfying part about doing this type of work is knowing that you have changed a life,” said Monica Jackson, Executive Director of NDY.

All of NDY’s services are provided to the youth and their families for free. It’s able to make such a huge impact on the community through donations, with 90% of funds going directly towards its services.

To support the New Directions for Youth organization, visit NDFY.org.

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