COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND INCREASED MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW

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JUDGE DAWSON'S SEAFOOD FEAST 2009

At the beginning of my term, Judge Dawson made a personal commitment to me that he would assist me in every way possible to ensure increased membership, including holding a Membership Drive. Once again, Judge Dawson’s membership drive/seafood feast was a tremendous success. Attendance was overwhelming. Many members of the judiciary, as well as state and local government leaders were in attendance. The greater success of the event, was the submission of 40 new applicants to the Association. Judge Dawson has always been committed to this Association and promoting the tenets thereof. A very special thank you to Judge Dawson, his wife Paula, and his law clerk Erin McCoy for all of their hard work. Many thanks also to John Scruggs, husband of our treasurer Bridgett Greer, for his assistance in preparing the food. A great time was had by all!

2007:

Calling all members, past and present, seasoned or new, or anyone looking for a quality Bar Association to join, Judge Herman C. Dawson, Sr., will be hosting one of his famous back yard Seafood Feast to launch JFB’s 2007 Membership Drive Campaign.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Friday, April 27, 2007 from 6-8:30 pm at the residence of Judge Dawson. Please RSVP to Kamilah House at 301-952-3676 by April 18th.

Judge Dawson’s get-togethers are truly special events. They are always well-attended by members of both the bench and the bar. This is a true benefit of membership.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The members and board of directors of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association invite you to join hands with over 300 of your colleagues who live and or work in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in scholarship, service and fellowship with African-American communities.

Remember, your tangible and continued support of your organization makes it possible for JFB to conduct relevant CLE programs, to improve access of legal services to minority communities, and to publish the monthly newsletter.

General Membership Meeting Information

General Membership meetings are held the third Thursday of the month (Except February, July, August and December) at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Avenue, Greenbelt, Md. starting at 6:30p.m.

Membership Information

Active membership dues for applicants admitted to the Bar for 5 years or less is $25; for 5 years or more $50. Active members are licensed to practice law in Maryland.

Associate membership dues for attorneys licensed in any another jurisdiction, but living in Montgomery or Prince George's counties for 5 years or less is $25; for 5 years or more $50.

Student membership is $5. Students are those matriculated at a Washington area law school or lives in Montgomery or Prince George's County and matriculated at any law school.

Dues waived for New Admittees--attorneys admitted to practice within the last twelve months.

October Newsletter
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President's Message
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Billy Martin Featured at Scholarship Awards Banquet
November 5, 2009
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JFB Pro Bono Legal Clinics Bowie & Takome Park
October 31, 2009
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JFB Election Nominations
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JFB General Body Meeting & ELECTIONS
November 19, 2009
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FOR THE BAR'S GOOD
Chief & Administrative Judge Missouri's Orders affecting the 7th Judicial Circuit
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Billy Murphy's Ultimate Trial Lawyer Reading List
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Howard U. Sch. of Law
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Black Women's Bar Association of Suburban Maryland