The Jackson County Bar Association (JCBA) is a voluntary bar association comprised primarily of African-American attorneys from 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). The purpose of the JCBA, then and now, is to be a resource for its members; to work to ensure justice and equal opportunity for the African-American community; improve the administration of justice; preserve the independence of the judiciary; improve the economic conditions of all citizens of Missouri; uphold the honor of the legal profession; and protect the civil and political rights of the citizens and residents of the State of Missouri.
Awards & Scholarships
“Intelligence and character, that is the goal of true education.”
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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.
Jackson County Bar Association’s
Annual Holiday Party
Location:
URBAN Restaurant
3420 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
Date/Time:
December 12, 2024 – 5:30PM
You’re invited to celebrate the season with the Jackson County Bar Association at our annual holiday party! Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and networking with legal professionals from across the community. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn more about the JCBA, and discover the benefits of membership in our vibrant and supportive organization. Whether you’re considering joining or just want to see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you with us for this festive celebration. We hope to see you there!
MUSIC, FOOD, & FUN
OUR PRESIDENT
I am humbled and honored to serve as your 2023 JCBA President. This organization is rich in tradition and its members have a legacy of excellence and commitment to the Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan Area…
JCBA SPOTLIGHT
Candice Alcaraz made history as she beat out incumbent Judge Wes Griffin, to become the first Black female district judge in Wyandotte County. Alcaraz received nearly 69% of the vote in Wyandotte…
MEMBERSHIP
Any lawyer in good standing with The Missouri Bar or the Bar of any other state may become a member of the Jackson County Bar Association. Any student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school…
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET PLATINUM SPONSORS AND JCBA PARTNERS.
