History of the Magic City Bar Association

 

Nine individuals established the Magic City Bar Association (“MCBA”) in November of 1984 in the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement – Birmingham, Alabama – in response to a need to promote the professional advancement of African-American attorneys, to foster improvement of the economic condition, to protect the civil and political rights of all citizens, and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession.

 
 

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The Magic City Bar Association was founded in response to a need to promote the professional advancement of African-American attorney, to foster improvement of the economic condition, to protect the civil and political rights of all citizens, and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession.

 

A Message From MCBA President Janine L. Smith

I am honored and humbled to lead the Magic City Bar Association as its 34th President.  I extend warm greetings and salutations to all members, partners, supporters, and visitors who have joined us as we embark upon our 2024 bar year and our 40th Anniversary!