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07 Sep 23

Spend An Evening With The Minority Bar Foundation

Please join us for an intimate donor and supporter appreciation event as we champion the mission of the Minority Bar Foundation and support the next generation of legal professionals in Western New York. CLICK THE PHOTO TO RSVP

13 Sep 22

Minority Bar Foundation’s 39th Annual Awards Ceremony

Join us Thursday September 15, 2022 as we celebrate a Night Full of Stars. This year, we honor several individuals making an impact in our community, including The Honorable Kevin M. Carter, Stephanie Calhoun, Esq., Tolulope Odunsi Esq., Dionne Williamson and Glenae Garlock. The event will take place at Patrick’s Rooftop, located at 500 Pearl...

REPLAY: Minority Bar Foundation’s 38th Annual (Virtual) Scholarship & Awards Program

November 1, 2021
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The Minority Bar Foundation presents the 38th Annual Scholarship & Awards Program, the virtual edition. The event took place on Tuesday October 26, 2021. Honorees of this year’s event included: – The Hon. Debra Givens – Miles Gresham and Samantha White – Danise Wilson – Shakierah Smith – Petrina Hill-Cheatom – The Hon. Robert Russell...

28 Oct 21

Hon. Judge Hugh B. Scott. Sr. Tribute

The Minority Bar Foundation pays tribute to the Honorable Judge Hugh B. Scott, Sr. at the 38th annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The event took place virtually on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

30 Sep 21

Tickets on sale now for our Virtual Scholarship and Awards Program

We are excited to be able to recognize individuals in the Western New York legal community who have demonstrated a significant commitment to effectuating changes within the legal system that address the needs of the minority community and who has exemplified high standards of the profession by virtue of scholastic achievement and leadership. This year’s...

08 Oct 20

MBF Members Among Buffalo Law Journal’s Legal Elite of Western New York 2020

Please join us in congratulating Minority Bar Foundation members — Carmen, John, and Anne — on their inclusion in this year’s Buffalo Business First Legal Elite: CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST

10 Sep 20

Thomas Beauford featured in Buffalo Business First

A new article about Minority Bar Foundation secretary, Tom Beauford, who recently became CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. “There’s certain inequities there, and certainly right now, a lot of energy and resources being put toward correcting that,” he said. “There’s a lot of local talent here already that’s well-qualified and well-trained, but just may...

15 Aug 20

Buffalo Business First Article – Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers sees education as key to combating racism

Great article about the amazing work of Minority Bar Foundation treasurer, Buffalo City Court Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers! CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

11 Aug 20

Oliver C. Young Appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Justice and Police Reform

Bar Association of Erie County President Oliver Young has been appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform. The members of this Task Force have shown a willingness to address one of the most challenging issues facing our society today. The goal of the Task Force on...

10 Aug 20

Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers Recognized as Woman of Influence

Please join the Minority Bar Foundation in congratulating our board member and treasurer, Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers, on being recognized as a Woman of Influence in the area of “Public Policy” by Business First! CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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