Magic City Bar Association

Purpose. Vision. Community. Magic City Bar Association continues to make progress

Greetings!

The Magic City Bar Association “MCBA” has been working productively in 2022 and continues to make progress in advancing our theme for the year: Purpose. Vision. Community. Our purpose, as members of the MCBA and as members of the Executive Committee, is firm on the historical foundation which necessitated the formation of our organization. Our vision is focused on purposeful progress, and we will reconnect and expand our ties to the community in innovative ways.

Recently, we had the pleasure of participating in the Miles Law School Interest Week. At this event, BJ Savage and Attorney Sidni Elise Smith were able to share MCBA’s mission and encourage individuals to join in membership, as well as provide the annual scholarship information to potential applicants. We extend sincere gratitude to Attorney Tanita Cain for serving as the Chair of the annual MCBA Scholarship Banquet Committee and Attorney Deborah Walker for serving as the Senior Advisor.

The annual MCBA Scholarship Banquet was held on Nov. 17th at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. This was our first year hosting an in-person event since 2019, so there was a great deal of momentum and excitement leading up to and during the event. Our guest speaker was Mayor Randall Woodfin and, in addition to live entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with local judges and attorneys, a few other special guests were honored as well. The banquet is our annual celebration to award scholarships to deserving law students, and it would not be possible without generous contributions!

In the last quarter of the year, there was much excitement surrounding about all of the events and activities we were able to accomplish. On Oct. 6th, we partnered with the NAACP Alabama Chapter to host a free CLE and breakfast focusing on civil rights and protecting our constitutional freedoms in Alabama. We also had a networking reception in partnership with Balch & Bingham on Oct. 13th. In efforts to reach our community, MCBA supported Zion Star Missionary Baptist Church in providing legal services at a community health fair on Oct. 15th. We wrapped up the busy month of October with a CLE on Oct. 28th concerning “Health Care Law and Emerging Toxic Exposure Updates” which was co-hosted with Beasley Allen. We hope you were able to participate in one or more of these events.

In closing, it is our desire and demonstrated commitment to make the most of the remaining calendar year. We are proud of the various partnerships that contribute to our membership’s diverse representation in the legal profession. There are many ways for lawyers to render service on behalf of their clients, their profession, and their communities at-large. The MCBA is poised to continue to uplift the various professional opportunities undertaken by our membership which demonstrate a commitment to doing good works while doing well and prospering in the legal profession.

Please, contact me if you are interested in learning more about the MCBA Partnership Program. Visit magiccitybar association.org if you are interested in joining our growing MCBA membership. MCBA welcomes opportunities to foster additional partnerships that will advance our mission.

Sincerely,

Richard Rice - President Executive Committee Magic City Bar Association

Richard Rice

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