The 21st Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2025

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. OPEN TO ALL. FREE OF CHARGE.

FREE REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

• Major Plenary and Keynote Sessions Featuring Keynote Speakers, Special Guest Speakers, and Student Organization Leaders

• EMCEE: Fontaine Chambers, Esq., Privacy Professional (New York, New York)

• SPEAKERS:

BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERS

--Ashley Upkins, Esq., President, National Bar Association (Nashville, Tennessee)

--Mawuli Davis, Esq., President, National Conference of Black Lawyers (Decatur, Georgia)

--Nicole Lester Arrindell, Esq., President, Metropolitan Black Bar Association (New York, New York)

LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION LEADERS

• FEATURING LEGAL PIPELINE FOUNDERS & ADVOCATES Passionate About Widening Access and Opportunity to Aspiring Lawyers:

-- Joel Braithwaite, Esq., Co-Founder, The 1000 Lawyer Project (Anapolis, Maryland)

-- Chasity Boyce, Esq., Co-Founder, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP) (Chicago, Illinois)

-- Hadiyah Cummings, Esq., Founder and Executive Director, LawyHer (Little Rock, Arkansas)

-- Anthony Denmark, Esq., Founder, Becoming JD (Saint Louis, Missouri)

-- Joseline (Jean-Louis) Hardrick, Esq., Founder, Diversity Access Pipeline (Tampa, Florida)

-- Tiffany Renee Harper, Esq., Co-Founder, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP) (Chicago, Illinois)

-- Sydney Montgomery, Esq., MDiv/MACEF, Founder and Executive Director, Barrier Breakers®, Inc. (Marlboro, Maryland)

-- Tyler Morgan Parker, Esq., M.A., Founder, Black Women in Law (Columbus, Ohio)

-- Andrea N. Rivers, Esq., Co-Founder, Black JD, Inc. (Washington, DC)

-- Aigné Goldsby Wells, Esq., Founder, Black Esquire and The Anointed Attorney (West Hartford, Connecticut)

• Expert Admissions and Financial Aid Panel

• Lawyer Panel Sponsored by the National Bar Association (NBA)

• Mock Law School Class Conducted by an Actual Law Professor

• Law School Recruitment Fair Featuring Over 100 Law Schools

• Special Panel and Question & Answer Session with National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) Leaders

• One-on-One Pre-Law Advisement and Practical Assistance (Materials Review) Clinic

• Informal and Structured Networking Opportunities

• Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Free Conference Strategy Booklet and Sponsorship Guidance Booklet

• Group Photo

• Free Digital Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Optional Bonus Day: Pre-Conference Tours of New York City Area Law Schools

UPGRADED REGISTRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

SPACES ARE LIMITED. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! OPEN TO ALL! FREE OF CHARGE!

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement

At The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for ALL participants, speakers, partners, and volunteers.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our goal is to center and uplift the voices and experiences of Black aspiring lawyers while remaining inclusive and affirming of all individuals who support our mission. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and identity strengthens our community and enhances our collective impact.

Everyone is welcome here—and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS, THEIR ADVISORS, AND THEIR SUPPORTERS ONLY. IF YOU COME WITH THE INTENTION TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES TO PRE-LAW STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING EVENT SPONSORSHIP. PLEASE RESPECT OUR EVENT AND SUPPORT IT AS YOU WOULD ANY FIRST-CLASS EVENT WITH MYRIAD COSTS INCURRED TO HOST. COMPLIMENTARY SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR TARGET AUDIENCE. WE WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE THE LIMITED SPACE AND RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY TO ASPIRING LAWYERS.

LIMITED SPACES FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE E-MAIL US AT [email protected] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

• The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair was founded by Evangeline M. Mitchell, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, University of Iowa College of Law, and Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Evangeline is a first-generation college and law school graduate. The first event was hosted in 2005 at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. This year marks the 21st consecutive year of hosting this event.

Event Venue

New York, United States