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

JFB was established in 1977 to advance the status of African-American lawyers in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Over 300 attorneys are affiliated with the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association. Collectively, we aspire to uphold our Mission Statement:

Insures the continuation of African-Americans in the legal profession.

Defends, protects and assists in the cultural, economic social and political development of the African-American communities through the vehicle of the law.

Educates the general public about the rights, responsibilities and legal issues through continuing legal education which are relevant to the African-American communities.

Safeguards and preserves the historical continuation of African-American attorneys in Montgomery and Prince Georges's counties.

Assists lawyers by conducting continuing legal education programs relevant to the African-American community.

May Newsletter
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President's Message
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Preparing for Judicial Nominations
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Howard Bar Mentors
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JFB/PGCBA Scholarship Golf Classic
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With
Howard U. Sch. of Law
&
Black Women's Bar Association of Suburban Maryland