

About Us
The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA)
is an active affiliate of the National Bar Association, which was formally organized in 1925. The National Bar Association is the oldest and largest association of predominantly African-American lawyers, judges, law professors, and other legal professionals.
Our Affiliations Include:
Mission
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Promote education, professionalism, and the pursuit of equal opportunity and justice for all.
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Advance the science of jurisprudence through education, scholarly analysis and commentary, and professional leadership and development.
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Improve the administration of justice, preserve the independence of the judiciary, and uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession.
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Promote social dialogue among the members of the bar.
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Advance policy that improves health care, economic and education opportunities, and use of the franchise guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
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Protect civil and political rights of the citizens and residents of the United States.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
2021-2023
Angela Cook, Esq.
PRESIDENT
Maliq Kendricks, Esq.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Brittnie T. Watkins, Esq., LL.M., Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT
Caleb Green, Esq.
TREASURER
Loline-Marie Djidade, Esq.
HISTORIAN
Jonathan Lee, Esq.
Parliamentarian

OUR COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS
2021-2023
Click here for a description of each committee and a current list of committee members.
Community Outreach & Voter Initiatives
Membership
NBA & LVNBA Foundation
Black Law Student Association Liaison
MLK Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition
Career Advancement & Networking
Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship
Back to School Campaign

Phillip Smith, Esq.
Mentorship
Pro Bono
Gala
Gala
Marketing & Content Coordination
Committee Chairs work with community partners to facilitate implementation of LVNBA objectives in the community.
Scroll down for an introduction to our community partners.
OUR HISTORY
The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA) was originally incorporated in 1981 and reincorporated in 2005. Over the years, the LVNBA has grown from a small group of fourteen trailblazing attorneys and judges to a large and vibrant organization.
The National Bar Association (National Bar) was founded in 1925 when there were fewer than 1,000 African-American lawyers in the nation, and less than 120 belonged to the (National Bar). By 1945, there were nearly 250 members representing 25% of the African-American members of the bar. Over the past 75 years, the National Bar has grown enormously in size and influence.
When the LVNBA was founded in 1981, there were fewer than 20 African-American attorneys in state of Nevada. Currently in Nevada, circa 125-150 African-American attorneys comprise approximately 1% of the membership of the State Bar of Nevada. Since its founding, the LVNBA has grown in size and influence and LVNBA members own their own law firms, are partners and associates at small, medium, and large size firms throughout Clark County, are students and law professors at community colleges and the University of Nevada, pursue justice for clients as prosecutors and public defenders, serve in the Nevada Legislature, are members of the Nevada judiciary, and represent cities, counties, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Justice.

LVNBA
PRESIDENTS
&
FOUNDERS




Presidents
LVNBA presidents are leaders in the Las Vegas legal community and beyond. In addition to serving as LVNBA officers, LVNBA presidents have held offices in numerous other legal and community organizations in Nevada.
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2023- - Caleb Green
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2021-2023 - Angela Cook
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2004-2007 - U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada Jason Frierson
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1981-1982 - Robert Archie (1934-1986)
Founders
The LVNBA was originally incorporated in 1981 by a small group of fourteen trailblazing African-American legal pioneers. The original fourteen founding members are: Robert Archie (1941-1996), Andras F. Barbero, B. Jeanie Banks, Marcus Cooper, James Davidson, Michael Allen Davis (1951-2012), David Dean (1934-1986), Booker T. Evans, Judge Addeliar D. Guy, III (1923-1997), James O. Porter, Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson, Dan Winder, Arthur L. Williams, Jr., and Justice of the Peace Earle W. White, Jr. (1933-2005).

LET'S CONNECT
Las Vegas Chapter of the
National Bar Association (LVNBA)
P.O. Box 1236
Las Vegas, NV 89125
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