Don’t Miss Out – Apply Now for the 2025 Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy in Washington, DC!

We are thrilled to invite you to apply for the 2025 Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy (CBLA) – an exclusive, transformative experience designed to elevate aspiring and current bar leaders like you! The CBLA will take place in the heart of Washington, D.C., from June 29 – July 1, 2025. This is your chance to accelerate your leadership journey and connect with fellow bar leaders from across the country.  

Why Apply for CBLA?

This isn’t just another leadership program – it’s a game-changing opportunity to take your career to the next level:

  • Expand Your Network – Connect with influential leaders from NAPABA and top national bar associations.
  • Learn from Experts – Gain invaluable leadership insights from renowned professionals in an intimate, collaborative setting.
  • Sharpen Your Skills – Acquire the tools you need to lead effectively, whether in a local or national bar association.
  • Impact Your Future – Leave with the skills and confidence to organize, manage, and inspire in any bar leadership role.

Spots are limited! Apply today to ensure you don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Application Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be an active member of NAPABA
  • Complete a two-part application process, including a virtual component
  • Submit your resume to Keevin Woods ([email protected]) and Matthew Archer-Beck ([email protected]) with the subject line: “[Applicant’s Name]’s CBLA 2025 Resume”


Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered, so make sure everything is in order!



About CBLA  

The Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy (CBLA) is a joint initiative of the American Bar Association, its Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession and the Commission on Disability Rights, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the National LGBT Bar Association, the National Native American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of North America. Together, we aim to empower and prepare leaders to shape the future of the legal profession. Our coordinated effort is designed to strengthen the pipeline of bar association leaders through leadership training, professional development training, and networking.    

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to develop, connect, and lead in the legal world. We can’t wait to see you in Washington, DC!  

Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy to be Held June 26-28 in Chicago

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Commission on Racial and Ethic Diversity in the Profession announced that the 2022 Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy (CBLA) will be held June 26-28, 2022, in Chicago.

The CBLA is a joint initiative between the ABA, its Commissions on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, Disability Rights, NAPABA, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the National LGBT Bar Association, the National Native American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of North America.

The CBLA is a coordinated effort to strengthen the pipeline of diverse bar association leaders by providing leadership training and professional development programs, which benefit current and future leaders of bar associations and the legal profession. This summer, the CBLA will host several programs spotlighting issues in the legal profession and diverse communities.

Application details to come.  Click on the flyer for more details.