BESLA CHICAGO event recap
Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association Chicago Chapter
Overview
BESLA’s Chicago event brought together lawyers, creators, and cultural stewards for a day rooted in purpose and community. With Mayor Brandon Johnson delivering a keynote, the gathering carried a sense of civic pride and visibility that mattered deeply to the chapter… and to the city.
The Story
Our job was to capture the substance of the room, not just its schedule. Chicago showed up — and so did BESLA. Conversations opened up, mentorship happened off-camera as much as onstage, and the through-line was clear: this is a community committed to protecting culture and widening the path for those coming next.
The recap focuses on that texture — the exchanges, the leadership in motion, the warmth, and the weight of hosting such a moment in Chicago.
Explore the Project
Selected scenes from the event.
Credits
Role: Producer
DP / Editor: Troy Gueno
Client: BESLA — Chicago Chapter
Deliverable: 1–3 minute event recap
Scope: On-site production, edit, sound, color