National Bar Association

The National Bar Association is the nation’s oldest and largest global network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges. The NBA represents the interests of approximately 67,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students.

The National Bar Association is the nation’s oldest and largest global network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges.
The NBA represents the interests of approximately 67,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students.

a network of more than 67,000 members

National Bar Association 81st President

Dominique D. Calhoun, Esq.

Attorney Dominique Calhoun, of Houston, Texas, was sworn in as the 81st President of the National Bar Association in 2023, during the organization’s Annual Convention held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. President Calhoun is the managing shareholder of Calhoun Meredith, PLLC, where he represents hundreds of clients injured due to individual and corporate negligence.

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NBA Small Firms & Solo Practitioners' Division 26th Annual Conference

NBA Young Lawyers Division 2024 International Leadership Conference

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NBA International Trip French Riviera & Barcelona (Optional)

May 8-18, 2024 - Riviera
May 18-24, 2024 - Barcelona

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Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit (CCLS)

Monday, July 15, 2024

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Please note you must have a full registration to the 99th Annual Convention & Exhibits in order to register for CCLS.

 

Partner with the National Bar Association

Now, more than ever, it is increasingly important that we continue implementing our pipeline programming to increase diversity in the legal profession, to support legislation that protects the economic interests of all economically disenfranchised minorities, and to provide our attorneys with the support and resources necessary to stand for Justice.

Download our Partnership Guide to see all of the upcoming ways you can partner with the National Bar Association.

NBA History

Today, the National Bar Association is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of predominantly African-American lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students, with a network of over 67,000. The NBA has over 80 chapters throughout the United States and has affiliations with lawyer associations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, Morocco, and the Caribbean.

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