Davis-Dunnings Bar Association

Davis-Dunnings Bar Association Davis-Dunnings Bar Association The Davis-Dunnings Bar Association (DDBA) (formerly known as the Lansing Black Lawyers Association) was founded in 1981.

Leading the initial formation were the Honorable Clinton Canady III and the Honorable Hugh B. Clarke, Jr., who along with several other African-American attorneys in the Lansing area adopted the Association’s initial bylaws. The DDBA was formally incorporated in 1983. The DDBA is considered a Special Purpose Bar Association by the State Bar of Michigan. It was formed to provide support to African-

American attorneys in Mid-Michigan by providing them networking and professional development opportunities. At the time the DDBA was formed, it was the only local bar association outside of Detroit formed to address the needs of African American attorneys.


2014-2015 Executive Board

Nicole Evans, President
Lawrence H. Wilhite, Vice-President
Takura Nyamfukudza, Treasurer
Kristen Simmons, Secretary
James Goodman, III, BLSA Cooley Representative
Danyale Phillips, BLSA MSUCOL Representative

https://www.michbar.org/News/NewsDetail/Laurin-Roberts-Thomas-receives-2022-Distinguished-Barrister-Award?nid=5864&fbcli...
04/28/2022

https://www.michbar.org/News/NewsDetail/Laurin-Roberts-Thomas-receives-2022-Distinguished-Barrister-Award?nid=5864&fbclid=IwAR24PYJjwy4pmEEi93d9C0xC9_j1ZOJmj2EMhcZZ22faIfDhHKvslraG_VY

Congrats to one of tonight’s award recipents, Distinguished Barrister, Laurin’ C. Roberts Thomas. Come celebrate with us this evening at the 24th Annual Otis M. Smith Scholarship and Awards event tonight at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Registration in link.

Laurin' C. Roberts Thomas is the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Barrister Award from the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association.

Please join the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association for our annual banquet on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00...
04/19/2022

Please join the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association for our annual banquet on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. via Zoom. Our keynote speaker is Gregory P. Conyers!

For more information on the event, please click on the link https://forms.gle/BkFGXmB9nRyyCascA

We hope to see you there! Please invite your contacts to this event as well!

Ticket prices are $22.00 each, which includes a dinner from Gregory's Soul Food, which can be picked up from 4/28 through 4/30.

Save the Date
03/31/2022

Save the Date

Call for NominationsNominations are now open for the 24th Annual Otis M. Smith Award & Scholarship Banquet! There are 4 ...
03/31/2022

Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 24th Annual Otis M. Smith Award & Scholarship Banquet! There are 4 opportunities to nominate someone to be recognized at the annual banquet: the Trailblazer Award, the Humanitarian Award, the Distinguished Barrister Award, and the Rising Star Award.

Below are links to the descriptions and criteria for each award, along with the nomination forms. Please submit this form and any supporting documentation by Monday, April 4, 2022 to [email protected]

Awards will be presented at the 24th Annual Otis M. Smith Award & Scholarship Banquet on April 28, 2022. Recipients will receive a complimentary ticket to the banquet.

Spread the word or nominate someone that you feel exemplifies award-winning conduct. We look forward to reviewing the materials and acknowledging outstanding members of our community!

Nominations are now open for the 24th Annual Otis M. Smith Award & Scholarship Banquet! There are 4 opportunities to nominate someone to be recognized at the annual banquet: the Trailblazer Award, the Humanitarian Award, the Distinguished Barrister Award, and the Rising Star Award.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Michigan Advocacy Program is hosting an Expungement Fair on March 23, 2022. Volunteer attorneys n...
03/11/2022

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Michigan Advocacy Program is hosting an Expungement Fair on March 23, 2022. Volunteer attorneys needed. More information provided at the link provided:

Thank you for volunteering to assist at the upcoming Lansing Expungement Fair. You will hear from us with training materials and specific instructions closer to the date of the clinic. This event will take place in person (masks required) at the Cooley Law School (300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 4893...

Black History Month Trivia Night with DDBA! Please share with all - Lawyers versus Law Students trivia fun! RSVP require...
02/06/2022

Black History Month Trivia Night with DDBA! Please share with all - Lawyers versus Law Students trivia fun! RSVP required.

Black Excellence!
02/04/2022

Black Excellence!

Representative is important.
02/03/2022

Representative is important.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 1, 2022) — Hallmark Mahogany, the greeting card brand that has honored and celebrated Black culture for more than 30 years, today announced the launch of its second giveaway of 1 million greeting cards in celebration of Black History Month. Starting today, consumers can ...

BHM  Fact: In 1932, Jane Bolin became the first black woman to become a judge in the US. She was also the first black w...
02/02/2022

BHM  Fact: In 1932, Jane Bolin became the first black woman to become a judge in the US. She was also the first black woman to receive a law degree from Yale. Celebrate Black History every month. Happy Black History Month  🙂

Happy Black History Month from the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association! We have some exciting events planned for this month. ...
02/01/2022

Happy Black History Month from the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association! We have some exciting events planned for this month. A calendar of events and activities will be shared on this page and to our membership by email later this week.

Meeting starts in 7 minutes — see you there!
01/26/2022

Meeting starts in 7 minutes — see you there!

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P. O. Box 14234
Lansing, MI
48901

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