GRACE.
GRIT.
GRATITUDE.
TO INSPIRE • TO PERSEVERE • AND TO UPLIFT THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
01-VISION
Vision
We envision a future where Black lawyers thrive as leaders, mentors, and changemakers, building careers with purpose and impact. Members will feel genuinely connected, equipped to rise higher, and empowered to lift others as they advance their own journeys.
Together, we're creating an organization that doesn't just adapt to change, we drive it. Through deliberate action, fiscal strength, and authentic community, we're laying the foundation for a thriving legal profession where our presence is felt, our voices are heard, and our legacy endures for generations to come.
02-OUR FRAMEWORK
What We Stand For
03-IMPACT
Lessons Learned
Fiscal Responsibility
CHALLENGE
Due to the existing nonprofit structure, an affiliate bar was unable to attract and obtain donations for its charitable causes.
STRATEGY
Under my leadership as President of Richards T. Fields Bar Association, we established a dedicated foundation and launched strategic fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable revenue sources.
✓ OUTCOME
The affiliate bar successfully awarded meaningful student scholarships and unlocked new pathways for sustainable growth and community impact.
Student Pipeline
CHALLENGE
Our organization recognized the need to deepen its student pipeline and strengthen the relationship with NBLSA.
STRATEGY
While serving in the capacity of Chair of the NBA Law Student Fellowship Program Committee, I spearheaded the revival and execution of the Law Student Fellowship Program with enhanced support and clear objectives.
✓ OUTCOME
Students thrived with renewed energy and purpose, while mentors discovered profound fulfillment in guiding the next generation—a partnership that transformed both.
Member Services
CHALLENGE
A couple of local affiliates lacked certification to lead CLE courses independently, creating reliance on external providers.
STRATEGY
As the President of both Richard T. Fields Bar Association and California Association of Black Lawyers, I resolved that the affiliates should gain independence by thoroughly researching certification requirements and following a targeted plan to fulfill all criteria.
✓ OUTCOME
Within the allotted timeframe, affiliates achieved certification and gained the ability to conduct courses autonomously.
Community Engagement
CHALLENGE
When fires devastated the LA communities, many victims faced uncertainty, loss, and confusion about their rights and available support. Accessing reliable information and relief options was overwhelming.
STRATEGY
Pursuant to my appointment as Co-chair of the specially formed NBA Southern California Wildfire Relief Task Force, I collaborated with committee members to orchestrate the rollout and execution of activities that support fire victims by: assembling key resources, partnering with experts, and hosting workshops to clarify rights and connecting victims with necessary resources.
✓ OUTCOME
Instilled with hope and reassurance during an incredibly challenging time, victims gained clarity and confidence to advocate for themselves, ultimately fostering a stronger, more resilient community equipped to recover and rebuild.
04-ENDORSEMENTS
HATS OFF
Rodney G. Moore
NBA Past President
CABL Past President
Robert Harris
NBA Past President
CABL Past President
Hon. Allen J. Webster (Ret.)
NBA Past President
CABL Past President
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Dominique D. Calhoun
NBA Past President
Randy K. Jones
NBA Past President
Thomas J. Broome
NBA Past President
CABL Past President
Lonita Baker
NBA Past President
Hon. Terry Wiley
NBA Past Vice President
Demetrius Shelton
NBA Past President
CABL Past President
Keith Watters
NBA Past President
Evett Simmons
NBA Past President
Dr. Juan R. Thomas
NBA Past President
05-GALLERY
MOMENTS THAT MATTER
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