Please join the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers as we host a panel to discuss the lasting ramifications of the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision. Our panel will discuss the greater implications of the decision as it relates not only to cis-gendered…

Hiring and recruiting committees are often time at the epicenter of building diverse firms and corporate legal departments. Early career attorneys (with 0-8 years of experience) are invited to join a panel discussion with attorneys who have been on the frontlines of recruiting efforts at their organizations! Join us on September 23 from 8:30 – 9:45…

The MABL Board invites all Minnesota Association of Black Lawyer members and supporters to attend our Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The MABL Annual Membership 2022 meeting will be held both in-person and remotely via zoom. Stinson LLP has partnered with MABL to host the in-person portion. Address is…

Given our new agile society, this training will give participants a learningopportunity to be trauma‐informed and sustain themselves in their professionsand lifestyles. We will explore the link between adjusting to COVID‐19, racialinjustice, and mental wellness challenges in our homes, workplaces, andcommunities. Facilitator Brandon Jones is Executive Director for Minnesota Association forChildren’s Mental Health. Mr. Jones…

Please join the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota for the Minority Judges Reception on Thursday, June 16th, on the courthouse plaza outside the Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Minority Judges Reception is sponsored by: United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaMinnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationMinnesota…

Please join the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers and the American Constitution Society Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter for an informative discussion on Judge Jackson’s historic confirmation hearings to the United States Supreme Court and what her future on the Court may entail. This event will occur over Zoom on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 12:00-1:00…

MABL Proudly Hosts Just Pursuit A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness by Laura Coates Available in all formats on January 18, 2022 Date: January 28, 2022, 5-6:30 PM CST Location: Virtual MABL is proud to host a fireside chat with former federal prosecutor, CNN senior legal analyst, and SiriusXM host, Laura Coates, to discuss her…

In Celebration of Black History Month, this program is co-sponsored by the RCBA, MSBA, and HCBA New Lawyers Sections in Partnership with The Givens Foundation for African American Literature. Monday, February 28, 202212:00 PM to 1:00 PMLive Webinar via Zoom1.0 Standard CLE CreditsPresenter:Paul Nelson, author of Fredrick L. McGhee: A Life on the Color Line, 1861-1912 (Minnesota Historical Society…

Join MABL for an open forum discussion about the documentary On These Grounds. This documentary traces a viral video of a white police officer assaulting a Black teenager seated at her desk, which sparked a national conversation and fueled a movement. The film shines a light on students, educators, and organizers who are creating an…

MABL’s New Lawyers Committee, along with General Mills, Inc.’s Legal Department, are pleased to host this one-hour informal conversation discussing culture, diversity and ways of working within in-house legal departments and private practice. Specifically, this conversation aims to connect young black lawyers and law students with General Mills, Inc.’s lawyers to hold a meaningful discussion on…