The Jackson County Bar Association (JCBA) is a voluntary bar association comprised primarily of African-American attorneys from throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. JCBA was established at a time when African-American lawyers were not allowed to join the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA).
Awards & Scholarships
Each year the Jackson County Bar Association awards scholarships to minority law students that are from the Kansas City Metro area or attending law school in the Kansas City Metroplex. Funds raised from the Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet are used to fund the scholarships.
JUDGE KIT CARSON ROQUE, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
The JCBA welcomes 2L and 3L applicants who exemplify Judge Roque’s high academic standards and commitment to community.
JUDGE LEWIS W. CLYMER AWARD
The Clymer Award was established to recognize a minority attorney for his or her service to the community and their promotion of the integrity of the legal profession.
PYRAMID OF DIVERSITY AWARD
Recognizing Kansas City area law firms and corporate legal departments who have excelled in their efforts to enhance diversity for people of color.
JUDGE LISA WHITE HARDWICK ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Every year, JCBA invites high school juniors and seniors to participate in this essay/oratorical contest.
The JCBA embraces attorneys from all backgrounds and practice areas who are dedicated to upholding the rule of law and fostering a more inclusive legal profession.
2024 PLATINUM SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 KIT CARSON ROQUE, JR. SCHOLARSHIP PLATINUM SPONSOR POLSINELLI.
Memberships
Membership with the JCBA offers valuable opportunities for networking, mentorship, continuing legal education, and community engagement. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or early in your legal career, the JCBA provides the support and resources to help you thrive. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of the legal profession in Jackson County and beyond.
