JMLBA

The Official Twitter Page of The John Mercer Langston Bar Association, Columbus, Ohio's affiliate member of the National Bar Association

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Join JMLBA next Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Juneteenth Walk and Run, brought to you by Black Men Run, Black Girls Run Columbus, Fleet Feet Columbus, and Saucony. For more details and the link to register for free, visit:

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One week from today... we invite you to an enlightening panel discussion featuring African American In-House Counsel from the Columbus region.

May 15, 2025, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Taft (S High St Suite 1800, Columbus, OH 43215).

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Join the In-House Counsel Committee and Mentorship Committee of JMLBA for an engaging In-House Counsel Panel on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm, hosted at Taft.

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It's finally here - JMLBA Gala Weekend! You don't want to miss this!

Individual tickets are still available, and can be purchased at: https://t.co/NWt0CMnRiQ

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Have you secured your tickets for the 11th Annual JMLBA Gala yet? If not, you have only 2 more week to purchase at: https://t.co/NWt0CMnRiQ

And for those purchasing General Admission tickets, be sure to arrive at the event a 6:15 to register and take advantage of the open bar

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Are you looking forward to the 11th Annual JMLBA Gala? Want to kick off the festivities a bit early?

Join us for the official JMLBA Pre-Gala Celebration, proudly sponsored by Walton + Brown LLP, on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 7 to 11 pm at Ground x Grind.

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Our JMLBA Legacy Award honoree, Carl Smallwood, has enjoyed an extraordinary journey!

Come celebrate Carl during our 11th Annual JMLBA Gala! Tickets can be purchased at https://t.co/q54hLlzepr!

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#TBT to our 2024 JMLBA Gala!

We celebrated the Honorable Michael B. Coleman, and heard amazing remarks from Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Mayor of Upper Arlington.

Hope to see everyone at the 11th Annual Gala - buy tickets at https://t.co/q54hLlyGzT, under the "Gala" tab.

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Last week, JMLBA teamed up with Mahogany Columbus to commemorate the launch of their January/February issue, which showcased numerous Black attorneys and financial leaders in Columbus, including JMLBA and some members of our executive board.

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Join your fellow JMLBA Members for a Happy Hour on February 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to celebrate the achievements and significance of Black History Month!

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JMLBA wants to hear from you! Use the link in our bio (or below) to submit your feedback, suggestions, or questions for the JMLBA board.

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Mark your Calendars!

The 11th Annual JMLBA Gala will be held April 5, 2025 at the Columbus Museum of Art. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Gala, please reach out to Janet Lewis at [email protected], and keep an eye out for more details to come!

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Over the weekend, volunteers from JMLBA generously gave their time to assist at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Gantz Road Market.

If you have any suggestions for community service activities or wish to join JMLBA's community service projects, feel free to reach out!

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Attention all first-year students at Capital University Law and OSU Moritz College of Law: We invite you to participate in a resume and mock interview workshop hosted by JMLBA and Vorys.

To RSVP send your resume to Aubrey Searcy ([email protected]) by October 7th!

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Join JMLBA for a day of Community Service with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective: Gantz Road Market (located at 4041 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123).

If you are interested in volunteering RSVP by emailing Keri Richardson @ [email protected].

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This Week with JMLBA:

Join us for Happy Hour at Noir Lounge, this Thursday (9.19), from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Take this opportunity to relax after a long day at work and catch up with fellow JMLBA members!

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Join your fellow JMLBA members for a Happy Hour at Noir Lounge on September 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30. Come together for a tonight of mingling with fellow members while enjoying some great drinks!

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Last week, JMLBA Members had the opportunity to speak to incoming 1Ls at Ohio State's Moritz College of Law, during OSU BLSA's 1L Bootcamp! If you are interested in mentoring local law students, please sign up for JMLBA's Mentorship Program by emailing [email protected]!

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Join fellow JMLBA Members for an evening of movement and relaxation! We will be meeting up in the Columbus Commons for a FREE Slow Flow Yoga Class, starting at 6:30 pm. Whether you are new to yoga, or an experienced Yogi, this will be a great chance to meet JMLBA Members

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JMLBA and OWBA hopes you can join us as we celebrate Juneteenth, with an amazing panel reflecting on the history and legal foundations of racial wealth disparities.

Please RSVP at [email protected]