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

All membership levels excluding 2 year memberships run congruently with MABL's fiscal year (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024).

Those memberships expire June 30, 2024, with the renewal term beginning July 1, 2024.

Individual: Private Practice - 1 Year

$125
  • 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

$95
  • 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

$95
  • Retired or inactive attorney or any member of the judiciary.

Law Student

Free
  • Any individual enrolled in an accredited law school.

Individual: Private Practice - 2 Year

$225
  • 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

$175
  • 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

$7,000
  • 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

$10,000
  • 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

$5,000
  • 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

$8,000
  • 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

$2,500
  • 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

$5,500
  • This Organizational Membership level includes MABL Scholarship Gala BRONZE Sponsorship
  • Guaranteed Gala table for 10
  • All benefits and duties of Bronze Organization Membership

Paper Option

Individuals: Fill out this 2023-2024 Membership Form

Organizations: Fill out this 2023-2024 Organizational Membership Form

and mail the form, along with your payment check, to:
Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
600 Nicollet Mall,
Suite 380
Minneapolis, MN 55402