Austin Black Lawyers Association

Austin Black Lawyers Association ABLA has been at the forefront of Austin’s legal community. For over thirty years the ABLA has been at the forefront of Austin's legal community.

Our members are represented in every facet of the legal profession, from elected and appointed officials, educators, and legislators, to members of law firms of all sizes. ABLA serves the community by involvement in a multitude of community and service based projects. By providing leadership, commitment and dedication to service our members, we are able to impact the Austin community in every aspe

ct. An affiliate of the National Bar Association (NBA), the Austin Black Lawyers Association is able to impact the legal community on a local, state and national level. Join us as we continue to impact the Austin community by fostering diversity, improving the legal profession and providing assistance to the individuals we serve. The organization has opportunities to serve through a wide range of projects such as our scholarship committees, mentoring programs, and our legal and educational projects.

You're invited to a town hall meeting to discuss the State of Social Justice - Working Together to Balance the Scales. S...
07/30/2026

You're invited to a town hall meeting to discuss the State of Social Justice - Working Together to Balance the Scales.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM

Location:
David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
2211 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78702

This event is hosted in partnership with a grant provided by the Austin Bar Foundation, David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, KAZI 88.7 FM, the Austin Bar Association, the NAACP Austin branch, the National Council of Negro Women Greater Austin Section, and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Delta Beta chapter.

Master of Ceremonies: Nelson Linder, President, NAACP Austin
Moderator: Elijah Scott, host of POV Austin on KAZI 88.7 FM

https://mailchi.mp/austinblacklawyers/abla-jul-e-blast2-10365978

Thank you for an unforgettable year of service, growth, and impact. Together, we strengthened our organization and inves...
07/27/2026

Thank you for an unforgettable year of service, growth, and impact. Together, we strengthened our organization and invested in the future of our profession.

It has been an honor to serve as President of the Austin Black Lawyers Association. Congratulations to our incoming leadership, we’re excited for what’s ahead! - Tycha Kimbrough

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚💛 The Austin Black Lawyers came together to celebrate Black history and community at our game night...
06/20/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚💛 The Austin Black Lawyers came together to celebrate Black history and community at our game night. Thank you to all who joined us!

Celebrating Juneteenth by exploring the national holiday's significance and living history with UT Austin's Black Diaspo...
06/19/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth by exploring the national holiday's significance and living history with UT Austin's Black Diaspora archivist, Rachel Winston. Thank you to Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody and Natasha Martin for such an insightful event!

Elissa Henry, Managing Attorney of Homestead Estate Lawyers, presented an informative and educational 1.0 hour CLE for ...
05/28/2026

Elissa Henry, Managing Attorney of Homestead Estate Lawyers, presented an informative and educational 1.0 hour CLE for in April 2026: I Will or I Won't? Key Estate Planning Considerations for the Modern Professional.

Thank you ! Stay tuned for more ABLA CLEs! ⚖️

, Trademark and Estate Managing Attorney at Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, shared dynamic insights in her CLE yesterday on law...
05/14/2026

, Trademark and Estate Managing Attorney at Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, shared dynamic insights in her CLE yesterday on law practice: visibility, attracting quality clients, and strengthening professional relationships. The thank you and look forward to your next CLE!

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.The real question is:Do you have a system for attracting, servi...
05/09/2026

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.

The real question is:
Do you have a system for attracting, serving, and retaining the right clients—consistently?

Join ABLA for a CLE on:

Building a Sustainable Law Practice: Client Development, Professional Visibility, and Practice Growth Strategies

This session is designed for attorneys who want practical, ethical, and repeatable ways to:
• strengthen client relationships
• improve visibility and referral flow
• build sustainable lead generation systems
• support the long-term financial health of their practice

If you’re ready to move beyond inconsistent client flow and into a more structured, intentional practice—this is for you.

📍 Zoom or In-Person at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
🗓 Wed., May 13, 2026
⏰ 12 PM

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85085767487?pwd=mcxA4yfWlu6ECEZxu8kLgUux9yfMZj.1

Meeting ID: 850 8576 7487
Passcode: 4LBx8f

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.The real question is:Do you have a system for attracting, servi...
05/09/2026

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.

The real question is:
Do you have a system for attracting, serving, and retaining the right clients—consistently?

Join ABLA for a CLE on:

Building a Sustainable Law Practice: Client Development, Professional Visibility, and Practice Growth Strategies

This session is designed for attorneys who want practical, ethical, and repeatable ways to:
• strengthen client relationships
• improve visibility and referral flow
• build sustainable lead generation systems
• support the long-term financial health of their practice

If you’re ready to move beyond inconsistent client flow and into a more structured, intentional practice—this is for you.

📍 Zoom or In-Person at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
🗓 Wed., May 13, 2026
⏰ 12 PM

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85085767487?pwd=mcxA4yfWlu6ECEZxu8kLgUux9yfMZj.1

Meeting ID: 850 8576 7487
Passcode: 4LBx8f

The ABLA Foundation 2026 Virgil C. Lott Scholarship application is now open through April 30, 2026. This scholarship is ...
04/24/2026

The ABLA Foundation 2026 Virgil C. Lott Scholarship application is now open through April 30, 2026. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Central Texas who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, strong academic performance, extracurricular participation, and financial need.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.austinblacklawyers.com/scholarship-application

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Austin, TX
78711

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