Congratulations Dr. Walter L. Sutton, Jr.

CongratulationsDr. Walter L. Sutton, Jr. Congratulations to Dr. Walter L. Sutton Jr., Chair of the National Bar Institute, Past President of the National Bar Association, and long-standing champion of diversity and equity in the legal profession. Dr. Sutton received...

Congratulations to Vickie Turner

Congratulations to Vickie Turner Congratulations to Vickie Turner for her recognition by the San Diego Business Journal of 500 most influential people in San Diego View the...

2022 NBI Law Scholars Program Winners

2022 NBI Law Scholars Program Winners In August 2022, the National Bar Institute Board of Directors selected six (6) students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as the latest Cohorts. The NBI Law Scholars Program was designed to assist a student...

2022 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners

2022 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners At a recent NBI Board meeting, nine (9) students were approved to receive fellowships that will assist with law school expenses during their final academic year.  The students represent schools located in Florida,...

BLSA Establishes Award in Honor of Dean Robinson

BLSA Establishes Award in Honor of Dean Robinson ​In April, NBI Board Director Alfreda Robinson was honored by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) with the establishment of “The Dean Alfreda Robinson Oral Advocacy Award.” Dean Robinson is Associate Dean for...

2021 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners

2021 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners Over the years, the National Bar Institute (NBI) has awarded more than $290,000 to approximately 67 outstanding students with impressive grade rankings and service to their communities. The fellowships range from $1,000...