President's Letter

As I begin my second year as the President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA), I would like to thank each of you for your commitment and dedication to the MBBA. We had a very successful 2016 - 2017 bar year, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and Officers of the organization to support the black legal community as we continue our mission towards advancing equality and excellence in the pursuit of justice.

In my first year as MBBA President, my theme for the organization were the Four P’s: Partnership; Pipeline; Professional Development; and... Read more »

In the spotlight...

A Call to Action: MBBA and Police Shootings

MBBA Remembers the Honorable George Bundy Smith

Click on the photo for information on donating
to the MBBA scholarship fund in his name.
MBBA 2018 Gala Save the Date!
Check out our up-to-date listings
of jobs from the New York City region.

Click here to learn more »
A Call To Action

We cannot stay silent or inactive...

Read about MBBA's ongoing initiatives
Announcements

Stay abreast of the issues of importance to MBBA members.

Click here to learn more »
MBBA Remembers The Honorable Sheila Abdus-Salaam

Click on the photo to read MBBA's statement

Calendar

Jun

Tue

MBBA Annual Membership Meeting @ Goodwin Procter

Jun 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

5:30 pm

Please join President Paula Edgar, the Officers and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for its General Body Membership Meeting Join us to learn about leadership opportunities within the MBBA and … Continue reading →

Jun

Sat

MBBA #BlackLawyersMatter Brunch @ Boqueria Spanish Tapas - Fort Greene

Jun 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

12:00 pm

Join MBBA for BRUNCH in Brooklyn!! We will celebrate on the final day of President Paula T. Edgar’s term and welcome incoming President Jason Clark in his new role!!! Brunch comes with unlimited mimosas and … Continue reading →

June 2018 Jun 2018

There are no upcoming events to display at this time.

June 2018 Jun 2018

Click here to view
all upcoming events.

Membership Info

Benefits of Membership

Free admission to general meetings and receptions with prominent legal scholars and public speakers.
Continuing legal education through workshops and seminars that provide growth and professional development.
Increase professional advancement and networking opportunities.
Opportunities to positively impact the community through seminars, workshop and mentoring.
Affiliation with the National Bar Association.

Click here for
more information »