Panelist: Michele Coleman Mayes Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary New York Public Library Topic: "You Really Are in Charge"
	Panelist: Patricia Gatling Counsel Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP Topic: "Be Bold for Change"
	Panelist: Taa Grays Vice President & Associate General Counsel - Information Governance MetLife Topic: "A Key To Leadership: The Vision is the Thing"
	Panelist: Erica Edwards-O'Neal Vice President, Inclusion & Diversity New York City Economic Development Corporation Topic: "Convince Yourself that You Belong"
	Panelist: LaTanya Langley Vice President & General Counsel BIC World Group Stationery, Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East, Africa & Anti Corruption Compliance Officer Topic: "Dare to be Bold, Fearless and Selfless"
	Panelist: Paula T. Edgar Principal PGE LLC (Speaking, Coaching and Consulting) President MBBA Topic: "Authentic Leadership as a Black Woman Lawyer"

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The Metropolitan Black Bar Association hosted a Men’s Suit Drive for ex-offenders recently released from Rikers Island Prison Complex. The drive would not have been possible without the support of “100 Suits For 100 Men,” which is a not-for-profit organization committed to reducing prison recidivism by assisting ex-offenders in finding gainful employment. 

On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, MBBA’s Labor & Employment Law Committee presented 2016 Year In Review- “A Look Back at 2016 Employment Law Developments” CLE Panel Discussion.  Thank you to our host, Arent Fox LLP!

On Friday, February 24, 2017, MBBA held our inaugural Masquerade Black Ball Affair at the Paper Factory Hotel. 

During the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus on February 17 - 19, MBBA hosted the "I Am A Solution" Legal Solutions for Improving the Criminal Justice System. MBBA also co-sponsored the Capital District Black & Hispanic Bar Association's CLE about How to Become a Judge, followed by a reception.

In celebration of Black History Month, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 we honored Congressman Charles B. Rangel. Opening remarks were given by Hon. Robert Katzmann, Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit and MBBA President Paula T. Edgar. 

#MBBAGives : MBBA Community Service Committee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers with Publicolor (publicolor.org/) painting and mentorship wrapped up in one! 

In celebration of Black History Month, on Saturday, February 4, MBBA and Baker Hostetler's New York Diversity Committee partnered for our fifth annual Hon. Theodore T. Jones, Jr. Trial Advocacy Workshop. Our full day program included an Introduction to Trial Advocacy; Jury Selection, Opening Statements, Direct and Cross-Examinations, Summation and Ethical Issues. Five CLE credits in skills and one CE credit in Ethics was offered.

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On Saturday, January 21, MBBA hosted our third “I am A Solution” Town Hall Meeting & Legal Solutions Roundtable: Queens Edition.  During this program, we discussed legal and legislative reforms to reduce the number of unarmed civilian deaths caused by law enforcement officers.  As we enter 2017, many are concerned that the civil rights we have worked so hard to achieve will be rolled back – especially as they relate to the criminal justice system.  At our “I am A Solution” program, we reached out to members of the Queens community and heard their stories, before pivoting to a reform-oriented discussion aimed at reducing the violence

Highlights

Councilman Rory Lancman

Congressman Gregory Meeks

Community Activism Panel