About UsOriginally incorporated in 1981, as the “Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association,” the LVNBA (the only bar association in Nevada serving the African-American legal community), is Nevada’s only affiliate chapter of the National Bar Association (“NBA”), which is the oldest minority bar and the largest organization of African-American attorneys in the United States. Formed in 1925, the NBA was created when the American Bar Association (“ABA”) was racially segregated and did not allow African-Americans to join. Although the ABA changed its policy several decades later, the NBA and its affiliates continue to address the legal issues and social, economic disparities that are unique to the African-American community.
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News
The Holiday Mixer was a great success. Old and new members, judges, electd officials, candidates, and friends of the LVNBA came to network, socialize, and celebrate the holiday season. Many thanks to our sponsors and co-hosts: Richard F. Boulware, Asst. Federal Pubic Defender; Doreen Spears-Hartwell, Lionel Sawyer & Collins, Malcolm LaVergne, LaVergne Law Group; Patricia Lee, Hutchison & Steffen; and John V. White, Dean of the William S. Boyd School of Law-UNLV for their support.
Events
The next general membership meeting is on Thursday, January 21, 2009 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Lionel Sawyer & Collins. Host: Doreen Spears-Hartwell.
Please see our calendar for upcoming meetings and events.
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Membership
It is time to renew your membership or become a member for the first time! Please go to our members' page for information on joining the LVNBA or renewing your membership.
Scholarships
Each year the LVNBA grants scholarships to several Nevada law students.
Please go to our applications page for information on applying for a LVNBA Legal Education Scholarship.
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