The Mound City Bar Association is one of the oldest black
bar associations west of the Mississippi River. Our objectives are
to advance the professional interest of our members; to improve the administration
of justice; to uphold the honor of the legal profession; to promote the
professional development of our members; and to provide service to the
community.
Standing Committees
• Budget and Finance
• Community Affairs
• Constitution and Bylaws
• Membership
• Professional Development
• Program
Additionally, MCBA provides a host of other professional and social networking
opportunities for judges, attorneys and law students, including an annual
picnic, holiday reception, cosponsoring programs with BAMSL and The Missouri
Bar, and providing pro bono services to the community.
Dues Structure
Fee
(Admitted to practice)
Less than 1 year
Exempt
1 yr, less than 5 yrs
$65 (public)
1 yr, less than 5 yrs
$80 (private)
5 yrs or more
$85 (public)
5 yrs or more
$100 (private)
Life Member
$2,500
50 yrs or more
Exempt
Law Student
Exempt
Associate Member
(includes paralegals)
$50
Benefits of Membership
National Bar Association
MCBA is an affiliate chapter of the NBA, the premier professional organization
for African-American attorneys.
Address: 1225 11th St. NW; Washington, DC 20001-4217
Phone: (202) 842-3900 Fax: (202) 289-6170 www.nationalbar.org
Scovel Richardson Scholarship
The Scovel Richardson Scholarship is awarded at the annual Scholarship
Dinner to an African-American law student who most exemplifies the ideals
and accomplishments of Judge Richardson, the first Howard University law
school graduate to be appointed to the federal bench.
Pictorial Directory
The MCBA Pictorial Directory serves as a resource for individuals, recruiters,
law firms and corporations. It showcases the diverse talents and areas
of practice of MCBA members.
Black History Month Program
Annually cosponsored by the MCBA and the Lawyers’ Association, this
program features a keynote speaker, a dinner and the opportunity to network
with judges, attorneys and community leaders.
Continuing Legal Education
MCBA sponsors at least four CLEs per year. Past topics have included:
Ethics, Federal Practice, the Solo Practitioner, Criminal Practice, Bar
Disciplinary Procedures, Establishing Client Trust Accounts and Workers´
Compensation.
Referral Listing
A free referral listing in the MCBA newsletter published quarterly and
published on the MoBar Web site (www.mobar.org/local_bars/mound_city.htm)
(for a fee). Contact Rolanda
Johnson for more information.
