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Houston Bar Foundation: Championing Access to Justice in the Energy Capital
Houston Bar Foundation: A Legacy of Service in One of America’s Largest Legal Communities The Houston Bar Foundation was established in 1982 as the philanthropic arm of the Houston Bar Association (founded in 1870), one of the oldest and largest metropolitan bar associations in the United States. For more than four decades, the HBF has channeled…
Read MoreNCBF Special Spotlight: Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart
Featured Speaker and Attendee at the 2026 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference The National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) is thrilled to welcome Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart of the Alabama Supreme Court as a featured speaker and attendee at our 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference, taking place August 13–15, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. This…
Read MoreMay 2026 Special Member Spotlight: Celebrating Our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors
The National Conference of Bar Foundations is pleased to highlight the bar foundations that have already committed as sponsors for our 2026 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference. This year’s event will take place August 13–15, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama and in attendance will be Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Sarah H. Stewart. These early sponsors are…
Read MoreMobile Bar Foundation
The National Conference of Bar Foundations is delighted to spotlight the Mobile Bar Foundation (MBF), a longstanding and impactful member whose work exemplifies the power of bar foundations to strengthen the legal system, advance access to justice, and enrich local communities. Established in 1994 as the charitable arm of the Mobile Bar Association, the Mobile…
Read MoreFrom NCBF President to Lifelong Contributor: Tom Tinder’s Enduring Engagement with Our Community
Lifelong Legacy: Tom Tinder Remains a Cornerstone of the NCBF Family Tom Tinder is a shining example that National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) individual members have a lasting impact on the bar foundation community—both in their home state and nationally. As a longtime leader and former Executive Director of the West Virginia Bar Foundation,…
Read MorePhiladelphia Bar Foundation: Inquiry on Grants Committee Members
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Read MoreKentucky Bar Foundation: Inquiry on Fellows Program Cost
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Read MoreWashington State Bar Foundation: Sponsoring Snacks For Those Taking Bar Exam
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Read MoreFebruary 2026 Foundation Forum Newsletter
February 2026 Bar foundations aren’t the only ones making an impact—individual members do too! This month’s Member Spotlight highlights James Huggler, NCBF Past President (2020-2021) and valued Individual Member. Leadership roles change, but commitment doesn’t have to. This month, the NCBF celebrates James “Jim” Huggler—NCBF Past President (2020-2021) and now a valued Individual Member—in our…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Huggler – NCBF Past President (2020-2021)
James “Jim” Huggler, a board-certified criminal defense and appellate attorney based in Tyler, Texas, exemplifies the vital role individual bar leaders play in strengthening foundations that advance access to justice, legal education, and community service. A longtime member of the National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF), Huggler served on the Board of Trustees from 2017…
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