NBI Life Members
A distinguished community of legal professionals commited to advancing justice, opportunity, and the next generation of leaders. Full List of Life MembersNBI Board of Directors Meetings & Annual Membership Meeting Recap
During the National Bar Association 101st Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, the National Bar Institute (NBI) convened its Board of Directors Meetings and Annual Membership Meeting for a day of leadership, collaboration, and celebration
Members in Attendance
80+
New Life Members Welcomed
10
Outstanding Law Students in Attendance
10
Meaningful Connections.
Shared Vision.
Stronger Together.
Message from the Chair
The energy and enthusiasm of the NBI Members were palpable, leaving everyone inspired and motivated
Welcoming Our New Life Members
We are proud to welcome our newest Life Members to the NBI community. Their leadership, service, and commitment strengthen our mission and vision.
JULIA VON BENNETT
Chief Marketing & Business
Development Officer
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
BRENNAE L. BROOKS
Founder & Principal
The Veterans Compensation & Pension Law Firm, PLLC
Memphis, Tennessee
RODERICK F. BROWN
Associate General Counsel
Optum, Inc.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Honorable
HENRY F. FLOYD, JR.
Associate Administrative Law Judge
District of Columbia Office of Human Rights
Washington, District of Columbia
CARY L. HALL, JR.
(Honorary Life Member)
Founder & CEO
CLH Wealth Management, LLC.
Princeton, New Jersey
Honorable
HENRY HAMILTON, III
Retired Administrative Law Judge
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission and U.S. Social Security Administration
West Des Moines, Iowa
THEODORA R. LEE
Shareholder
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Walnut Creek, California
DEBORAH L. MCCLAIN
Retired Senior Subrogation Counsel
Law Offices of Richardson,
Fair & Cohen and Staff Counsel for the Automobile Club of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
BRONTE MONTGOMERY
Federal Government Attorney
Department of the Army
Springfield, Virginia
ELIZABETH WILLIAM WINFIELD
Partner
Simmons, Finney & Winfield, LLC
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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Life Member News & Recognition
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Congratulations to Pamela J. Meanes, who was selected as a recipient of the esteemed Vince Monroe Townsend, Jr., Legends Award. The Vince Monroe Townsend, Jr., Legends Award is a prestigious honor given by the National Bar Association (NBA). The award honors…
Honoring Dominique D. Calhoun: Recipient of the O.T. Wells Leadership Award
Congratulations to Dominique D. Calhoun, who was selected as a recipient of the esteemed O.T. Wells Leadership Award. The O.T. Wells, Sr. Leadership Award is a prestigious honor given by the National Bar Association to recognize exceptional leadership, legal…
Celebrating Our 2026 NBA Presidential Awardees
The National Bar Institute proudly recognizes nine of our distinguished NBI Life Members who were recognized for their extraordinary leadership, distinguished service, and exceptional contributions to the National Bar Association during the administration of Ashley L....
Congratulations to Randy K. Jones: Recipient of the 2026 Gertrude E. Rush Award
At the National Bar Association’s 46th Gertrude E. Rush Conference and Awards Gala on March 28, 2026, in San Diego, California, Randy K. Jones, Esq., one of our distinguished NBI Life Members received the National Bar Association prestigious Gertrude E. Rush Award….
Congratulations to Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson: Recipient of the 50 Over 50 Women of Influence in Affordable Housing
Congratulations to Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson, one of the NBI Board of Directors and distinguished NBI Life Members for being named one of the 50 Over 50 Women of Influence in Affordable Housing. This prestigious honor celebrates builders, mentors, and steady…