Greetings:
It my distinct honor to serve as the President of the Magic City Bar Association in 2011.
In response to a need to promote the professional advancement of African-American attorneys, to preserve the independence of the judiciary, to foster improvement of the economic condition and protect the civil and political rights of all citizens, and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession, nine individuals established the Magic City Bar Association, Inc. (MCBA) in November of 1984.
Today, the Magic City Bar continues to be a force to be reckoned with. With a strong dedication to enhancing diversity in our profession by supporting law students, and by exposing our profession to those in high school and college, we continue to be dedicated stewards of the vision of the nine founders. We do so through community service initiatives, including, but not limited to, presentations to high school students, by incorporating law students into our process and allowing them to participate in the Magic City Bar, through our Law Clerk reception, and by providing four $2,500 scholarships to four (4) promising law students on an annual basis.
We understand that one of the main ways to encourage diversity in our profession is to expose our members to the larger legal community and to enhance their legal skill set. For that purpose, this year we will focus on partnering with our sister bar associations to host social events which promote relationship-building amongst members of the greater bar. We will also feature CLE programming designed to enhance the legal skill set of our younger members.
I look forward to working with each and every one of our members to ensure that the MCBA remains a strong organization, dedicated to improving our profession, and creating opportunities for our members.
My door is always open, and I invite and encourage you to email me at ddebrosse@gtandslaw.com, to volunteer your service, share your ideas, or just to talk.
Diandra S. “Fu” Debrosse
President
