NBA CRUMP LAW CAMP PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIVERSIFY THE LEGAL PROFESSION
-WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2009) -The National Bar Association will host its 9th annual Crump Law Camp (Law Camp) in Washington, DC, July 12-25, 2009. Since its inception in July 2001, the two-week residential camp has graduated 261 youth participants from more than 40 states. The Law Camp, which is designed to provide high school students with an enjoyable and comprehensive introduction to the challenges of a legal education, attracts students throughout the United States from diverse backgrounds..... More (PDF)




L. MECOLE "COLE" BROWN PROMOTED TO VP AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER OF WAL-MART U.S.
- Cole Brown joined Walmart in 2002 as Senior Corporate Counsel and was later promoted to Assistant General Counsel- in charge of managing EEO administrative matters filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state agencies.... More




BIRMINGHAM ATTORNEY BEVERLY P. BAKER ELECTED INTO THE COLLEGE OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
- BIRMINGHAM, AL – June 22, 2009 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), the nation’s third largest labor and employment law firm, is proud to announce that Beverly P. Baker, a shareholder in its Birmingham office, has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Ms. Baker will be initiated into The College at a special induction dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Ogletree Deakins now has 24 Fellows in The College nationwide.... More

HAWAI'I FRIENDS OF CIVIL RIGHTS HONORS AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS
- The African American Lawyers Association (AALA) was one of 4 recipients of the Second Annual Dr. Martin Luther King's, Jr. Friends Awards presented by the Hawai'i Friends of Civil Rights at the Pacific Club on January 25, 2009. More



NBA PLANS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE LAW AND POLICY CONFERENCE
- WASHINGTON, DC - (April 20, 2009)… The National Bar Association (NBA) will host a Healthcare Law Summit, May 7-8, 2009, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Panelists from across the nation will convene to take an in-depth look at emerging trends in healthcare law, policy and practice. More



AAA FELLOWS PROGRAM
- This is a unique opportunity for professionals (who have little or no experience) interested in an arbitration career. Deadline April 8th Information



NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION No. 1
- Resolution To Urge the Obama Administration to Participate Fully in the United Nations Durban Review Conference to be held in Geneva on April 20 - 24, 2009 The Resolution (PDF)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition
The National Bar Association cordially invites high school seniors from your local Affiliate Chapters to participate in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition to represent your Affiliate Chapter and Region at the National Competition at the National Bar Association 84th Annual Convention in August 2009 in San Diego, California. More News