All Highlights
Call for Donations: 2024 School Drive
The Minority Bar Association of Western New York, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is holding a School Supply Drive. Help children succeed in school by donating cash or school items.
Buffalo News: Brittany Jones Sworn in to Village of Kenmore Board
The Buffalo News has reported on the diversification of governing boards in Buffalo’s suburbs. Two MBAWNY members — Brittany Jones and Justice E. Jeannette Ogden — are featured in the article.
2024 Annual Awards Dinner
Our 2024 Awards Dinner was a success! Thank you to all attendees for making it a memorable evening of awards, celebration, dancing, music, dining and poetry.
Educating Communities of Color: Cancer Awareness Event
In spring of 2024, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, we had the honor of co-presenting an event: “Educating Communities of Color Through Cancer Awareness,” which was a panel discussion to help increase knowledge about cancer, as well as topics centered around cancer.
Practical Attorney Ethics & Grievance Committees
At Hodgson Russ LLP, we held a March 20 presentation: “Practical Attorney Ethics and What You Need to Know About Grievance Committees.” This is a one-hour ethics CLE credit.
Black History Month: Film Screening
We explored the complexities of “848: Criminalization of America” via a panel discussion and screening at Buffao State University.
WGRZ: New President of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York
Ifeoluwa Popoola, MBAWNY president, was featured in a WGRZ news article exploring her education and professional background leading up to her presidency of the MBAWNY.
Introduction to 2024’s New President: Ifeoluwa Popoola
2024 brings a new president to the MBAWNY: Ifeoluwa Popoola! Read her letter to learn about her background, career, education, and 2024 goals for the association.
WNY News Now: Assistant DA Elected as VP of MBAWNY
WNY News Now reports that Assistant District Attorney James Harrington was elected as the Vice President of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York.
MBAWNY 2023 Judicial Ratings
We have issued ratings on the qualifications of judicial candidates running for elected office in Western New York.
Buffalo’s First Legal Diversity Career Fair
The Bar Association of Erie County, University at Buffalo School of Law, and the Minority Bar Association of WNY teamed up to launch Buffalo’s first legal diversity career fair.