History

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.

Further recognizing a need to support African-American students in pursuit of a legal education, the organization established the Magic City Bar Foundation in 1993. To date, the Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarship assistance to students attending Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, the University of Alabama School of Law, Birmingham School of Law, and Miles Law School.

The MCBA takes this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of its founders and to express a special thanks to those lawyers who pioneered the establishment and advancement of this organization.

Twenty-five years ago in Birmingham, Alabama, a small group of lawyers organized the Magic City Bar Association. The purpose was to address legal issues in the community regardless of race, sex or creed. During the last 25 years, the Magic City Bar Association has taken a lead in fulfilling the promises of the Declaration of Independence by helping citizens exercise their inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Throughout 2009, we invite the entire world to join us in celebrating 25 years of public service.

Our Founders