LVNBA Members at the 30th Anniversary Celebration on May 14, 2011
The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA) is a civil rights bar organization at its core. The mission of the LVNBA is to advance the science of jurisprudence and improve the administration of justice. The LVNBA’s goals include advancing the social and economic well-being of its membership; improving relations between the legal profession and the community at large; promoting understanding, goodwill, and cooperation among lawyers and in the legal profession; aiding in reforms for the economic and social welfare of all people in a manner consistent with the principals of a free democratic society; and improving the educational, social and economic status of the African-American community to eliminate discrimination.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
The LVNBA co-sponsored the MLK Day of Service Community Forum and America’s Supper: “War Torn: Putting the Pieces Together Again” on January 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the William Pierson Community Center. There was a panel discussion on how the community, civic leaders, friends, and family can support minority veterans as they face the challenges of returning to life as civilians.
Approximately 75-80 people attended the event. There was a great discussion about vetrans’ needs. LVNBA members Sandra Douglass Morgan and Jonathan MacArthur as well as Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford and Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly were present, along with church leaders. For more information, click here.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
The next general membership meeting will be held on January 19, 2012, 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV 89169, Hosts: Aaron Ford and Karl Riley, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. This meeting will be a brainstorming meeting to plan events for 2012.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition (MLK Advocacy Competition): The MLK Advocacy Competition is an annual oral and written advocacy program sponsored by the National Bar Association and supported by the National Bar Institute. The Competition encourages students to express their views on a pre-selected topic and focuses on the ability of the students to communicate orally and in writing and provide an opportunity for them to obtain some financial support to continue their education. For more information, click here.
July 14-19, 2012: The national chapter of the National Bar Association will hold its Annual Convention in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. For more information, click here.