Justice. Service. Advocacy.

The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers sponsors quality, affordable Continuing Legal Education and other member benefits.

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About Us

In contemporary times, African American lawyers in North Carolina have organized to advance the cause of justice for Black People. Today’s North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers traces its roots to the North Carolina Lawyers Association organized in Durham in 1954. The Constitution of that organization was adopted on June 12, 1954.

JUSTICE

Message from the President

Judge Paul L. Jones

I greet you on behalf of more than 1,000 Black lawyers in the state of North Carolina. This message is to assure you that we as an organization are still alive and well. Despite the ravages of the pandemic and the economy we have managed to survive. This does not mean that it has been an easy journey, but we as a people have fight and the will to survive in our DNA. Our guiding principle has been and will continue to be advocating for justice for Black people. 

SERVICE

JOIN TODAY

Being a member of the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers (NCABL) gives you direct access to other attorneys who you can collaborate with, partner with, and network with.

ADVOCACY

NC State Bar Opportunities

The North Carolina State Bar is seeking to fill several open positions, including the newly created positions of Director of Communications and Agency Attorney.

Events

June 29, 2024

Annual CLE Conference

Hilton Hotel Ballast

Wilmington, NC

Registration details coming soon.

News

The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) is inviting diverse trial lawyers to participate in its highly anticipated Diversity Trial Advocacy Program, to be held in Toronto, May 10-12, 2024. Prior programs, each capped at 50 participants, have generated a waiting list of qualified applicants.