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Home
About Us
Our Namesake
Our History
Our Bylaws
Our Leadership Team
John Mercer Langston Bar Foundation
Initiatives
Overview
Scholarship
Rise Together
Network | Net Worth
Servant Leadership
Celebrating Us
Community Activism
Membership
Become a Member
Rise Up!
Job Postings
Member Login
Membership Directory
New Events
Events
Gala
About the JMLBA/BLSA Gala
2026 Gala - Sponsorship & Individual Tickets
2025 Gala Gallery
Donate Now

 

Join JMLBA as we celebrate Juneteenth with the Juneteenth Walk and Run on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The event runs 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and is free and open to everyone—walkers, runners, families, and all fitness levels welcome. Sign-up here
Last month we hosted the 12th Annual JMLBA Gala, which was a roaring success! We were inspired by Keynote Speaker Janice Innis-Thompson, who reminded us that “lifting as you climb” means mentoring, creating opportunities, and building bri
Don't forget - tonight is our Happy Hour at Cure 614 (54 North Third Street,  Columbus, Ohio 43215) starting at 5:00 pm!
Looking for a fun way to start your weekend? Want to meet up with some of your fellow JMLBA Members? Join us for a Happy Hour this THURSDAY, MAY 7, from 5-7 pm at Cure 614 (54 North Third Street,  Columbus, Ohio 43215)

Unwind with drinks, spark new
Our 12th Annual JMLBA Gala was a tremendous success — an accomplishment made possible by the support of our sponsors. We extend our gratitude to our Diamond Sponsor, Porter Wright, and our Legacy Sponsors, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter and Vorys.
We are only 2 weeks away from the 12th Annual JMLBA Gala! This is a must-attend event, a standout in the Columbus Black legal community. Don't forget to grab your tickets through the link in our bio!
The 12th Annual JMLBA Gala is less than one month away and we are excited to announce our Legacy Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker. This year, we are paying homage to the legacy of service and celebrate the trailblazing accomplishments of the Honor
Recently, members of the JMLBA Board had the pleasure of attending the annual Soul Food Day hosted by the Black Law Student Association at The Ohio State University. The day was filled with enriching discussions led by Yvette McGee Brown and OSU stud
Join JMLBA for a day of volunteering over the MLK Day Weekend! We will be serving breakfast at the YWCA Family Center located  at 900 Harvey Ct, Columbus, OH 43219  from 7:30-9:00 am. 

Please RSVP ASAP by emailing zeynep.kart@thompsonhine.com to sec
Mark your calendars: JMLBA's 12th Annual Gala will be hosted on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Join us as we celebrate Black excellence in the legal field and celebrate the graduating classes of Ohio State Moritz College of Law and Capital Law School.

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