National Bar Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1925

Professional association advancing justice and supporting Black lawyers nationwide

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Lakeila R Stemmons
Website Contact

About Organization

Legal organization representing African American attorneys, judges, and law students. Based in Washington, DC, the NBA advocates for diversity in the legal profession and works to protect civil rights. The association reported $2.4 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.9M

+47.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.0M

+92.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.3M

+7.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

6

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,930,025 $4,989,386 $3,260,004 6
2023 $3,345,109 $2,595,153 $3,042,117 6
2022 $2,270,426 $2,136,626 $2,301,634 7
2020 $2,490,800 $2,127,534 $1,846,724 0
2019 $2,614,984 $2,337,939 $1,068,673 0
2018 $2,089,482 $1,267,724 $1,092,920 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Bar Association

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Bar Association.

LR

Lakeila R Stemmons

Exec Director
Full-time
Compensation: $150,000
AG

Amber Gregg

Region V Director
1 hrs/week
AL

Ashley L Upkins

President-Elect
5 hrs/week
CS

Chalana Scales Ferguson

Region VIII Director
1 hrs/week
DA

Dean Alfreda Robinson

Past President
1 hrs/week
DC

Dominique Calhoun

Past President
1 hrs/week
FM

Frank Morris

Region IV Director
1 hrs/week
HC

Hon Carlos Moore

Past President
1 hrs/week
JH

Jason Holt

Region III Director
1 hrs/week
LK

Lonita K Baker

Past President
1 hrs/week
NS

Nyshana Sumner

Region VII Director
1 hrs/week
PW

Princess Woodard

Region VI Director
1 hrs/week
RF

Randi Forbes

Region II Director
1 hrs/week
RM

Renee Mims

Region XII Director
1 hrs/week
RJ

Roger Johnson

Region XI Director
1 hrs/week
SG

Shauna Graves-Robertson

Region X Director
1 hrs/week
SS

Stephanie Soriano

Region I Director
1 hrs/week
TE

Terrance Evans

Region IX Director
1 hrs/week
TH

Tricia 'CK' Hoffler

Past President
1 hrs/week
WS

Wiley S Adams

President
5 hrs/week
BG

Benjamin Garcia

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
CW

Chandra Walker Chandra Walker

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
CS

Charlyn Stanberry

VP of Regions and Affiliates
5 hrs/week
DW

Dr Walter Sutton

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
HS

Hamid Saahir

Member at Large
1 hrs/week
JW

J Wyndal Gordon

VP of Membership
5 hrs/week
JC

James Carter

VP of Finance
5 hrs/week
JF

Jennifer Fisher-Golden

Alternate Section Representatives
1 hrs/week
JT

Joshuah Turner

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
KD

Karen Dodson

Alternate Section Representatives
1 hrs/week
KA

Kimberley Ann Ward

VP of Sections and Divisions
5 hrs/week
LB

Lamont Bailey

Member at Large
1 hrs/week
LH

Lawanda Hodges

Member at Large
1 hrs/week
NJ

Nastassia Janvier

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
NC

Nicholas Cummings

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
NF

Nilaja Ford

Alternate Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
PA

President Alfreda Robinson

Alternate Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
SS

Shumika Sookdeo

Member at Large
1 hrs/week
SM

Simone Marshall

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
TV

Tiega Varlack

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
TP

Torrence Phillips

Member at Large
1 hrs/week
TH

Trerod Hall

Affiliate Representatives
1 hrs/week
VO

Valeria Obi

Member at Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1925

Organization Founded

1925

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Alex Mitchell Chair 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Antonio Lee Chair 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Arlene Knighten Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brendette Brown Green Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DP
Danielle Pinkston Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
DP
Dartesia Pitts Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Doreen Rachal Chair 1.00 hrs/week
GS
Grasford Smith Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JG
J Goodwille Pierre Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kevin L Jones Chair 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Louis 'Jamie' Boston Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Marwan Porter Chair 1.00 hrs/week
OM
Omarosa Manigault Chair 1.00 hrs/week
PP
Past President Vanita Banks Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Ricky Anderson Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tamara Lawson Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Tanya Clay House Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TQ
Terrence Quinn Chair 1.00 hrs/week
YW
Yuri Walker Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$150K

Highest Paid

$150K

Lakeila R Stemmons

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lakeila R Stemmons EXEC Director $150,000 — $150,000 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
National Bar Institute
Washington, DC
Philanthropy
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Hispanic National Bar Association
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Bar Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 758-2017 (202) 842-3900
Visit Website
1816 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20009