About Membership
The Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) is the leading minority bar association whose mission is to promote and support the professional development of Black lawyers, judges, and law students in Minnesota. To this end, MABL is committed to the overall goal of representing the interests of Black citizens and their community in the legal profession and in the judicial system throughout the state.
Member Benefits
A common question to be sure, but the value of any volunteer organization is directly defined by the willingness of its members to contribute to its success. Join MABL today and receive an opportunity to network, lead, and volunteer through various opportunities that help advance education, excellence, and racial equity in the pursuit of justice.
Be in the Know.
Receive updates and notices on current events, MABL and MABL-sponsored events and activities.
Get Client Referrals.
Post your professional profile on the MABL web site to receive prospective client referrals.
Network.
Connect with lawyers, judges, other professionals and community leaders at MABL functions such as the annual Gala, happy hour mixers, holiday parties, boat rides and other social and professional events.
Showcase Your Talent.
Allow MABL to help celebrate your successes by submitting your achievement to the Kudos Korner.
Let Your Voice be Heard.
Vote on matters important to the organization, including the election of officers and board members.
Give Back to Your Community.
Leading, participate, and volunteer in the various activities that MABL sponsors and is involved in each year.
Individual Membership Levels
Individual: Private Practice - 1 Year
- Private sector attorney who is admitted to practice and is in good standing before the bar of the highest court of any state.
Individual: Public Practice - 1 Year
- Public sector attorney who is admitted to practice and is in good standing before the bar of the highest court of any state.
Individual: Inactive or Non-Practicing
- Retired or inactive attorney or any member of the judiciary.
Law Student
- Any individual enrolled in an accredited law school.
Individual: Private Practice - 2 Year
- Private practice attorney who is admitted to practice and is in good standing before the bar of the highest court of any state.
Individual: Public Practice - 2 Year
- Public sector attorney who is admitted to practice and is in good standing before the bar of the highest court of any state.
Organization Membership Levels
Organization: Gold Membership
- MABL Membership for 10 Employees
- Listed as a Gold Member on MABL's website with a hyperlink to your organization’s website
- Free attendance at select MABL events
- Organizational spotlight on MABL's website and social media
- Organizational job openings circulated to MABL membership via email
- Duties: Data transparency (via TCDIP) and a public acknowledgement of your organization's commitment and support for MABL’s mission
Organization: Gold Membership + Gala Table
- This Organizational Membership level includes MABL Scholarship Gala GOLD Sponsorship
- Guaranteed Gala table for 10 in Front Row
- All benefits and duties of Gold Organization Membership
Organization: Silver Membership
- MABL Membership for 5 Employees
- Listed as Silver Member on MABL's website with a hyperlink to your organization’s website
- Free attendance at selects MABL events
- Organizational job openings circulated to MABL membership via email
- Duties: One hosted MABL event at your location; Data transparency (via TCDIP); and public acknowledgement of your organization's commitment and support for MABL’s mission
Organization: Silver Membership + Gala Table
- This Organizational Membership level includes MABL Scholarship Gala SILVER Sponsorship
- Guaranteed Gala table for 10 in the front two rows
- All benefits and duties of Silver Organization Membership
Organization: Bronze Membership
- MABL Membership for 2 Employees
- Listed as Bronze Member on MABL's website with a hyperlink to your organization’s website
- Free attendance at select MABL events
- Organizational job openings circulated to MABL membership via email
- Duties: One hosted MABL event at your location; Data transparency (via TCDIP); Public acknowledgement of your organization's commitment and support for MABL’s mission
Organization: Bronze Membership + Gala Table
- This Organizational Membership level includes MABL Scholarship Gala BRONZE Sponsorship
- Guaranteed Gala table for 10
- All benefits and duties of Bronze Organization Membership