The National Bar Association (NBA) offers a Life Membership for $5,000, paid all at one time. Lifetime Membership is the NBA’s highest membership tier. It provides full membership benefits for life and reflects a longstanding commitment to advancing the NBA’s mission and supporting the legal, civic, and economic interests of the communities we serve.
Lifetime Members help sustain the Association’s core programs and strategic priorities, including membership expansion, civil rights advocacy, professional development, and our national and international pipeline initiatives. It is an enduring investment in the strength and future of the NBA.
About this Membership
Because being part of the National Bar Association is not just about joining a network. It is about stepping into a powerful movement.
When you become a Life Member, you are not simply adding your name to a list. You are securing a seat at the table where justice, opportunity, and legacy meet.
Gain instant access to a national network of Black lawyers, judges, and leaders who open doors, share opportunities, and have your back.
Representation that Counts
As a dues-paying member, you have the right to vote, run for leadership, and shape the policies that drive the NBA’s second century.
Visibility and Spotlight
Be featured in member highlights, connect with affinity sections, and place yourself where employers, clients, and collaborators look first.
Professional Elevation
From cutting-edge CLEs to leadership pipelines, the NBA is your launchpad to expand expertise, sharpen skills, and amplify your impact in the profession.
Exclusive Access
Members-only events, discounted registration for our signature conferences, and early invitations to gatherings that set the national agenda.
Justice in Action
Every membership fuels the NBA’s fight, whether that is protecting civil rights, expanding expungement opportunities, or creating pathways for the next generation.
