Special Issues

Racial Justice

Racial Justice Task Force Programming

We are proud to continue our free series of CLE programs related to civil rights and racial justice issues.  By engaging other affinity bar associations, local bar associations, local non-profits, and experts on the topics, we aim to provide lawyers with information, resources and tools necessary to effectively advocate for racial justice and systemic reform.

Watch the Recordings:

Prolearn is best accessed in Google Chrome. Programs are listed from oldest to newest below. More programs are available using the search feature in ProLearn.

ACBA Statements 

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: A Call to Action from the Racial Justice Taskforce 

As the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21st, the Alameda County Bar Association’s Racial Justice Taskforce stands united in its commitment to combating systemic racism and promoting equity and inclusion within the legal profession and the broader community. Read the post

Justice League: Virtual Showcase of BIPOC-led Organizations

Want to volunteer your time? Watch a recording of our spotlight on local BIPOC-led organizations on YouTube above.

Diverse Referrals Showcase

Virtual Diverse Referrals Showcase

Organized by: The Alameda County Bar Association, Asian American Bar Association – Northern California, and the California Minority Counsel Program

These events provide an opportunity to increase referrals of legal matters to diverse solo and small firm attorneys who spotlight their practices and explain their expertise. Find our directory of past presenters here.

We want to hear from you

We are interested in publishing our members’ thoughts on racial justice issues, in particular, the role of the legal system and the Rule of Law in addressing police brutality and racial oppression.  Blogs are 250 words, and can be submitted to valerie@acbanet.org.  We’ll post blogs on this webpage, and they also go out in our newsletter. 

Additional Tips For Protesting:

Sign up to be a Legal Observer

Details on the National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer® program here

Opportunity to Represent Protesters Learn more

Support Black Owned Businesses

Check out the BAOBOB (Black Area Organization of Black Owned  Businesses) directory here: BAOBOB-Directory