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September 2025 The 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference Wrap Up The 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference, held at the District of Columbia Bar offices in Washington, D.C., was a successful gathering, bringing together bar foundation leaders from across the country to share ideas and advance access to justice. We extend our heartfelt thanks…

August 15, 2025 Our 2025 NCBF Annual Members Meeting is Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9 AM Eastern. 2025 NCBF Annual Members Meeting – Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9 AM Eastern Our Annual Members Meeting is this Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9 AM Eastern. Below is the agenda and key items our voting…

July 15, 2025 Join Us at the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference to Celebrate Your Bar Foundation Colleagues Join Us at the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference Celebrate the remarkable achievements of your Bar Foundation colleagues at this year’s event! Connect with peers, honor our distinguished award winners, and be inspired by their…

Registration Now Open: 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference! Join us for Innovating for Impact: Strengthening Bar Foundations through Collaboration, Technology, and Engagement on August 14-16, 2025, in Washington, D.C., hosted by the DC Bar Foundation. Held at DC Bar Headquarters (901 4th St. NW) or virtually, this dynamic conference features expert-led sessions, workshops, and…

Call for Award Nominations: Recognize Excellence Do you know an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the bar foundation community? Nominate them for the NCBF Excellence Award or the Partnerships for Success Award. These awards honor outstanding achievements and innovative programs within our community. Submit your nominations to info@ncbf.org by May 30,…

A Month Filled With Celebrations April 2025 is a vibrant month for the NCBF community, brimming with celebrations that deepen our connections. Easter and Passover brought us together for heartfelt religious expressions of faith, lively Easter egg hunts, meaningful Seder dinners, and joyful family gatherings filled with laughter and shared meals. We also embraced Earth…

Celebrating Women’s History Month This powerful 1913 photograph captures Fola La Follette, a suffragist and labor activist, standing alongside Rose Livingston, a social reformer, and a courageous young garment worker on strike in New York City. These women fought tirelessly for workers’ rights, fair wages, and safer working conditions, advocating for justice in the face…

Honoring Leadership and Service on President’s Day As we celebrate Presidents Day this week, we reflect on the leadership, dedication, and service that shape our nation—and our legal community. Just as great leaders have paved the way for progress, bar foundations play a crucial role in advancing justice and supporting communities. Thank you for being…

Last week, the nation celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and community empowerment. At the National Conference of Bar Foundations, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact as we continue our mission to support legal foundations and promote access to justice.…

NCBF MEMBER SPOTLIGHT This month our Member Spotlight shines on the Idaho Law Foundation, the charitable arm of the Idaho State Bar, which has been championing access to justice and legal education since 1975. Through impactful programs like the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, Law Related Education, and the Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition, ILF…