Charles Houston Bar Association

03/19/2024

CHBA congratulates Nichelle Holmes on her appointment to serve as a Judge in the Contra Costa Superior Court!

02/03/2024

This February, the Charles Houston Bar Association (CHBA) joins the nation in celebrating Black History Month! We honor the legacy of our namesake, Charles Hamilton Houston, and countless other Black legal pioneers who paved the way for justice and equality.

02/03/2024

Duane Morris LLP Partner, Terrance Evans was recognized on the Los Angeles Times’s annual list of the most influential and innovative leaders in California on… | 40 comments on LinkedIn

02/03/2024

Black History Month has arrived! This is a time for celebration, serious reflection and vibrant action.

The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris lecture featuring Attorney General Rob Bonta will focus on the pivotal role of community action in protecting and promoting equality and justice. The lecture takes place on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Beebe Memorial Cathedral.

Please call to RSVP at (510) 434-3988.

12/08/2023

Join the State Controller’s Office on December 15, 2023, at 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for a free Lunch and Learn webinar on becoming a probate referee in California! Learn about how probate referees ensure prompt, reliable, and fair property assessments in California.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ww4Vq7pOQTy8nPpp3_UGvA

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

12/07/2023

12/07/2023

12/04/2023

Call for CLE Proposals for the 44th Annual Midyear Conference - https://mailchi.mp/nationalbar/call-for-44th-annual-midyear-conference-cle-proposals

11/22/2023

The Gala is officially SOLD OUT!!! Thank you for your support! See you there!

11/01/2023

Congratulations to CHBA Life Member Ismail J. Ramsey on his 2023 Unity Award!

A reminder that our 2023 MBC Unity Awards are on Thursday, November 9, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Golden Gate University School of Law. Join us in person or virtually via Zoom for our annual celebration. Registration is required: https://minoritybarcoalition.weebly.com/.

Our keynote speaker and Champion of Diversity awardee this year is Judge Victor M. Hwang of the San Francisco Superior Court.

✨ 2023 Awardees ✨
Champion of Diversity: Hon. Victor M. Hwang
AABA: Donald K. Tamaki
ACS - Bay Area: Mary Kelly Persyn
AILA - Nor Cal: Raha Jorjani
AABA of the Greater Bay Area: Lisa Mak
APABA Silicon Valley: Thomas Mathew
ALMA: Antonio L. Cortés
BASF, Barristers Club: Miguel A. Gradilla and Kevin Benedicto
BASF, Justice & Diversity Center: Tina Yim
BALIF: Ari M.K. Jones
CABL: Carmen-Nicole Cox
CLA: Carl W. Chamberlin and Soyeun Choi
CHBA: Ismail J. Ramsey
CALOBA: Yingying Chen
CAOC: Vanessa Deniston
EBLRLA: Amelia Sandoval-Smith
FBANC: Raymond R. Rollan
IABA - Nor Cal: Amir Hassanabadi
JBASF: Derek Wetmore
KABANC: Shinhong Byun
MCWL: Karen Carrera
NBA, Region IX: Terry Wiley
SFLRLA: Franco Muzzio and Thazin Thiri Than
SCCLRLA: Christopher J. Arriola
SABA-NC: Thaila Sundaresan
VABANC: Jennifer V. Liem
WLAC: Sonya Z. Mehta

✨ Sponsorship Opportunities – help us meet our $3,500 goal! ✨
Diamond $2,000 · Platinum $1,500 · Gold $1,000 · Silver $500 · Bronze $250 · Partner

11/01/2023

JOIN US NOVEMBER 9th for CHBA's ELECTION AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join CHBA for our last general membership meeting of the year where we will be voting on who will become CHBA’s 2024 President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The Board approved slate is:
President - Vincent L. Brown
Vice President - (open)
Secretary - Saron W. Tesfai
Treasurer - Garvey Vincent

The Vice President position is open. If you are interested, please contact CHBA Membership Chair Tylyn Wells at [email protected]

Please note that only 2023 CHBA-paid members may vote and/or run for any of the above positions from the floor. Not a paid member? Sign up today! https://charleshoustonbar.org/members/membershipform/

Registration is required to verify membership status and to place you on the building security list. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi-8HXKXQiiFJWyjUPWfP5c91awfQjt4Fajbj1djrFSwyjFw/viewform

10/16/2023

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Register at https://calblacklawyers.org/events/