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 »
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A Call to Action: MBBA and Police Shootings
Calendar
Jun 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
#MBBALearns Webinar: MBBA Labor and Employment Section’s “Know Your Rights: Discrimination v. Disagreements” Description This webinar will help attendees understand the difference between workplace discrimination and workplace quarrels, and describe the options available to employees … Continue reading #MBBALearns Webinar: MBBA Labor and Employment Section’s “Know Your Rights: Discrimination v. Disagreements”
The Honorable Theodore T. Jones Golf & Spades Invitational @ Paramount Country Club
Oct 2 @ 10:30 am – 9:30 pm
10:30 am
REGISTER TODAY The Honorable Theodore T. Jones Golf & Spades Invitational MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 10:30 am–9:30 pm Golf Check In Time: Noon Spade Tournament Check In Time: 1 p.m. Early Bird Registration: Golfers $250, … Continue reading The Honorable Theodore T. Jones Golf & Spades Invitational
Annual Post-Conviction Capital Defense Training Program @ New York City Bar
Jul 25 @ 1:00 pm – 7:45 pm
1:00 pm
This program is intended for law students and attorneys who are currently representing or are interested in representing death-row inmates in post-conviction proceedings. The program features nationally recognized death penalty experts. It includes (i) a … Continue reading Annual Post-Conviction Capital Defense Training Program
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
2017 MBBA Anniversary Awards Gala
2017 MBBA Anniversary Awards Gala
