National Bar Association
84th President
James Carter
The National Bar Association (NBA) is proud to welcome it’s 84th president, James Carter, Esq.
Upcoming Events
37th Annual Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium, Subpart Conferences
October 15-17, 2026
Atlanta, GA
The Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium is where history and the hard questions collide. Named for the legendary civil rights lawyer who never blinked in the face of injustice, this Symposium refuses to play it safe. We take on the issues shaping our communities, from the courtrooms to the boardrooms, from the ballot box to the bank vault, and we do it with unapologetic clarity.
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Now more than ever, we must strengthen our pipeline programs, support laws that protect marginalized communities, and equip our attorneys with the resources to stand for justice.
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