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Partners in Majority Law Firms is a division of the National Bar Association dedicated to supporting, connecting, and elevating Black partners and senior attorneys working within majority-owned law firms.

Our national network spans hundreds of members across practice areas, industries, and geographic regions — united by shared purpose and a commitment to advancing justice, equity, and professional excellence.

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    Grasford Smith

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    Akerman LLP

    Washington, D.C.

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    Grasford Smith

    Chair

    Akerman LLP

    Washington, D.C.

    Litigation

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    Shawn Wright

    Vice Chair

    Blank Rome LLP

    New York, NY

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    Shawn Wright

    Vice Chair

    Blank Rome LLP

    New York, NY

    White Collare Criminal Defense & Investigtions

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    H. Gregory Baker

    Secretary

    Patterson Belknap

    New York, NY

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    H. Gregory Baker

    Secretary

    Patterson Belknap

    New York, NY

    White Collar Criminal Defense

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    Grasford Smith

    Member · Akerman LLP

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    Corporate LawWashington, D.C.March 2025
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    Shawn Wright

    Vice Chair · Blank Rome LLP

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    H. Gregory Baker

    Member · Patterson Belknap

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The directory is more than a list of names. It is the connective tissue of a professional community that has always needed to find itself.
— Grasford Smith, Akerman LLP
  • Connection

    Building bridges across firms and geographies.

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    Amplifying Black attorneys' voices in legal spaces.

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    A network rooted in shared values and purpose.

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  • Portrait of E. Mark Young

    Chair

    E. Mark Young

    Roetzel & Andress LPA

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    Vice Chair

    Shawn Wright

    Blank Rome LLP

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    Treasurer

    Elizabeth M. Rogers

    Taft · Detroit (Southfield), Michigan

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    Secretary

    Marlon A. Primes

    Brennan, Manna & Diamond · Cleveland, Ohio

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Announcement

Minority Partners Announces 2025 Annual Conference

The National Bar Association's Minority Partners in Majority Firms division is proud to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, bringing together minority attorneys from across the country for a landmark gathering of minds, mentorship, and…

By Minority Partners Staff · March 20, 2025 · 4 min read

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    Leadership in Law: A Conversation with Minority Partners

    Insights on navigating complex corporate landscapes as minority partners in today's top firms.

    March 10, 2025 · 6 min read

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    Breaking New Ground: A Spotlight on Emerging Leaders

    Celebrating the rising voices and trail-blazing achievements of our newest members.

    March 5, 2025 · 4 min read

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    Announcement

    2025 Committee Updates and New Appointments

    Important updates on committee leadership and new appointments for the upcoming year.

    February 28, 2025 · 3 min read

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— Charles Hamilton Houston

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