New Board Members Join the National Bar Institute

The National Bar Institute (NBI) is pleased to welcome new members to its Board of Directors. These distinguished leaders bring a wealth of experience, professional expertise, and dedication to service that will help further NBI’s mission of empowering the next generation of lawyers through scholarships, programs, and mentorship.

Newly Appointed Board Members:

James Carter – Board Member
James Carter is a nationally accomplished attorney, educator, and civic leader with over 25 years of experience. He serves as Managing Partner of The Cochran Firm–Trials & Mass Torts and sits on its national board. A Life Member of both the National Bar Association and NBI, he has been widely recognized for leadership, service, and advocacy. To learn more, visit our Leadership page.

Charlyn Stanberry – Board Member
Charlyn Stanberry is a lawyer, lobbyist, professor, and community leader based in Washington, D.C. She serves as Vice President of Government Relations at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and is an adjunct professor at Florida International University’s Honors College. She lives by the words of Shirley Chisholm: “Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth.”To learn more, visit our Leadership page.

Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah – Board Member
Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah is an accomplished attorney and community leader with a strong record in legal education, diversity initiatives, and advocacy, advancing equity and access across the profession.To learn more, visit our Leadership page.

Together, these leaders embody the spirit of service, mentorship, and excellence that define the National Bar Institute. Their contributions will help strengthen NBI’s impact on future generations of legal professionals and continue our commitment to fostering diversity, access, and opportunity within the legal community.