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.
MABL membership is open to Black and allied attorneys, judges, and law students. Learn more about our membership levels and terms below!
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, events, 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
All membership levels excluding 2 year memberships run congruently with MABL's fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Those memberships expire June 30 of each year, with renewal terms beginning July 1 of each year. MABL memberships are not prorated. However, interested members are encouraged to join MABL at any point in the year, no need to wait for the new fiscal year!
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 6 lawyers at organization
- $1,000 discount on 2024 Gala table
- Guaranteed 2024 Gala table in front two rows
- Guaranteed 2025 Gala table
- Listed as Gold Organization Member on MABL website w/ hyperlink to organization’s website
- Organization spotlight on website/social media
- Organization job openings circulated to MABL membership via email and posted on MABL’s website
Organization: Silver Membership
- MABL Membership for 4 lawyers at organization for 2024-25 bar year
- $500 discount on 2024 Gala table
- Guaranteed 2024 Gala table in front four rows
- Listed as Silver Organization Member on website w/ hyperlink to organization’s website
- Organization job openings posted on MABL’s website
Organization: Bronze Membership
- MABL Membership for 2 lawyers at organization for 2024-25 bar year
- Guaranteed 2024 Gala table
- Listed as Bronze Organization Member on website w/ hyperlink to organization’s website
- Organization job openings posted on MABL’s website