President's Letter
I am proud to serve as the new President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) and I look forward to working 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.
Our Association pushes forward this mission each year, and it is only right that the goals we set also facilitate advancement in the legal community at large. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”... Read more »
In the spotlight...
A Call to Action: MBBA and Police Shootings
Calendar
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
#MBBALearns: Non-Profit Board Service for Impact and Brand Development Join us for a webinar on May 31, 2017 at 1:00 PM EDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4930961487440660227 A conversation with Sarah Najarian Director, Governance and Board Placement, Robin … Continue reading #MBBALearns: Non-Profit Board Service for Impact and Brand Development
ABWA: Join us in Jamaica for a time of Bonding and Empowerment
@ Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall
May 27 all-day
12:00 am
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.
MBBA Highlights
2016 MBBA Anniversary Awards Gala
Kathlyn Card Beckles (Corporate Counsel of the Year), Paula Edgar, (MBBA President-Elect) Hon. Carl Heastie (Public Servant of the Year), Jeanine Conley (Private Practitioner of the Year), Taa Grays (MBBA President) R. Donahue Peebles (Trailblazer of the Year) and Marguerite Grays (Jurist of the Year) Photo Credit: Hubert Williams
