The National Bar Association (NBA) of the United States, the  largest association of African American lawyers and judges in North America, will hold its annual Convention and Exhibits at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto July 29-August 4.

It will be the Association’s 92nd annual convention and the first to be held outside of the United States,

The convention has been described as the “premier showcase” to establish professional relationships, and to discuss trending legal social justice and economic issues.

The Convention also offers professional development through a NBA-sponsored Continuing Legal Education program.

More than 2,000 participants from across North America are expected at the Convention.

On Wednesday August 2, at 5:30pm

the Canadian Black Caucus and a chapter of the NBA, Women Lawyers Division (WLD) will partner to ” to create an opportunity for leadership, community volunteers, youth and professionals to have a dialogue on shared challenges and solutions. “

 This event will take place at  the  Members Lounge at Toronto City Hall.

(Free admission – Limited seats)