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COMMITTED TO
UPHOLDING the principle of fair and equal justice for all
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TO LEGAL EXCELLENCE

The J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc. is committed to legal excellence, community service, and the advancement of African-Americans in the legal profession. Membership primarily consists of African-American attorneys who live and/or work in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

Founded in 1925, the National Bar Association (NBA) is the nation’s oldest and largest association of African-American lawyers and judges. The NBA continues to “protect the civil and political rights of the citizens and residence of the United States.” The J.Franklin bar association is proud to be an NBA affiliate.

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who we are

HISTORY

The J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association was established in 1977 to advance the status of African-American lawyers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all Dooley license, attorneys judges, and law students. Click to learn more about the benefits of membership and to pay your dues.

EVENTS

The association regularly hosts events geared toward fellowship, community service, networking, and professional development among its members.

Vernon Gibbs

My experience with the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association Inc. has been nothing short of life-changing. The professional connections and lifelong colleagues make this worth the membership.

Jeniffer Burns

I was immediately drawn to this association not only for its real-world benefits but the community support, guidance and mentorship that I was able to receive.

OUR PURPOSE

The purposes of the Association, as set forth by the Resolution adopted on May 6, 1977, as amended, are as follows:

  1. To increase, develop, foster and sustain African-American participation in the study and practice of law and in the judiciary.
  2. To safeguard and preserve the historical contribution of African-American lawyers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
  3. To aid new lawyers and give on-going support to members of the profession with continuing legal education programs and other seminars relating to issues specifically germane to the African-American community.
  4. To defend, protect and assist in the cultural, economic, social and political development of the African-American community through the vehicle of law.
  5. To educate and inform members of the general public, through seminars and other forums of their rights and responsibilities and legal issues specifically affecting African-Americans.
  6. To carry out any other purpose or purposes adopted by the Association.
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