Nov 18th 2008 - 5:30 PM
Mixer with UB Law Students
Please join the MBAWNY for a mixer with UB Law Students
Nov 19th 2008 - 12:30 PM
Monthly meeting of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York
The next meeting of the MBAWNY is at Phillips, Lytle, One HSBC Center, 31st Floor, on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at 12:30 pm. Please RSVP with Andrea Mujahid-Moore by Nov. 14, 2008. Also, please bring photo identification for access to the meeting site. Lunch will be provided.

Dec 19th 2007
Congratulations to 2008 Officers!

Jun 16th 2008
MBAWNY General Body Meetings for 2008
A Schedule of Meetings and Locations for Balance of Year
Sep 2nd 2008
Judicial Ratings for the Minority Bar Association of Western New York for 2008

Sep 6th 2007
25th Anniversary Dinner Awards 2007



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Minority Bar Association of Western NY.
The Minority Bar Association of Western New York, Inc. ("MBAWNY"), is an organization comprised of minority attorneys in Western New York, whose goals are to protect the civil rights of all people, and to enhancement the legal services available to minority communities. The MBAWNY also provides scholarships and mentoring programs to students, and educational and professional support to minority attorneys and legal professionals.
 
Welcome

Welcome to the Minority Bar Association of Western New York, Inc. ("MBAWNY") website. I am honored to serve as President of this bar association. Each past president and executive board has advanced the organization’s standing in the community and left the MBAWNY in a position of growth. I and my executive board will continue this tradition of excellence and service.

It was a pleasure to serve with MBAWNY’s Immediate Past President, Sakina Riddell. Thank you for your admirable work ethic and leadership during our 37th year of existence.

The 2008 Executive Board members consists of a mix of dedicated private and government attorneys: Jessica M. Lazarin, Vice-President; Martin Erazo, Treasurer; Tasha Dandridge, Recording Secretary; Andrea Mujahid-Moore, Corresponding Secretary; Sheldon K. Smith, Director; and Roxanne Mendez Johnson, Director.

The MBAWNY is an organization that has grown to nearly one hundred members from diverse ethnic backgrounds and practices across Western New York. Our members aim to be effective advocates and advisors for our clients and our community; as well as increase professional opportunities for our members.

We have a strong relationship with the University at Buffalo Law School and the Bennett High School Law magnet program. MBAWNY members mentor local minority law students; train and judge students for moot court competitions and co-sponsor law student events. The MBAWNY Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in the law.

MBAWNY members play an important role in preserving the presence of superior minority representation in the Western New York area.

Take a moment to send in your membership application and attend our events. Our application and events can be found on this website. Thank you visiting the MBWANY website and we look forward to seeing you at our future events.

Tasha E. Moore, President, Minority Bar Association of Western New York, Inc. P.O. Box 211 Niagara Square Station Buffalo, New York 14201