Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association

05/15/2026

Recent developments surrounding redistricting and voting rights in Florida raise urgent questions about representation, access, and the future of our democracy.

Join attorneys, advocates, civil rights leaders, and community organizations from across the state for a timely and action oriented virtual town hall focused on understanding what is happening and what we can do moving forward.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual Program
🔗 https://bit.ly/democracytownhall

Together, we can inform, organize, and act.

05/14/2026

Nominations close tomorrow for VHFCNBA's 2026 Annual Awards.

Each year, we honor individuals who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service within the legal profession and our communities.

Take a moment to recognize someone whose impact deserves to be celebrated.

Learn more about each award and submit your nomination at https://virgilhawkinsnba.com/annualawards.

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Awards will be presented at VHFCNBA's 2026 Scholarship & Awards Brunch on June 20, 2026.

05/11/2026

As part of VHFCNBA’s 4th Quarterly Meeting in St. Croix, we are collecting new and gently used professional attire and accessories to support the University of the Virgin Islands Professional Dress Closet.

Help us empower future attorneys with the confidence and resources to show up professionally in classrooms, interviews, internships, and courtrooms.

Donations accepted through May 29, 2026. See flyer for details.

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

Now accepting nominations for our 2026 Annual Awards.
Each year, we honor individuals who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service within the legal profession and our communities.

Take a moment to recognize someone whose impact deserves to be celebrated.

Submit your nomination at https://virgilhawkinsnba.com/annualawards.

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Awards will be presented at VHFCNBA's 2026 Scholarship & Awards Brunch on June 20, 2026.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Honoring the remarkable legacy of Arthenia Joyner, a trailblazing lawyer, civil rights leader, and champion for women and communities of color.

As the first Black woman attorney in Hillsborough and Polk counties and a powerful voice in Florida politics, she broke barriers and inspired generations.

Her support for women in law also included recognition from FAWL, reflecting her lasting impact on the profession.

05/03/2026

Yesterday, the VHFCNBA Free Community Empowerment Clinic welcomed over 100 South Florida residents through the doors of the Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Center in Lauderdale Lakes. Families came seeking help with estate planning, immigration questions, small business guidance, probate matters, sealing and expungement, hurricane preparedness, and more. Our incredible team of volunteer attorneys and legal professionals was ready.

Events like this remind us why we do this work. Access to legal help should not be a privilege. It should be a right. And yesterday, for over 100 people, it was.

None of this would have been possible without our phenomenal volunteers, our board, and our incredible community partners. Thank you to each and every one of you.

- Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams of the City of Lauderdale Lakes
- Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida
- National Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association
- Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
- Haitian Lawyers Association
- Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Immigrant Coalition
- HLA Foundation
- F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association
- The Caribbean Bar Association
- Tele pam Fan
- Treasure Coast Bar Association

04/28/2026

THIS SATURDAY, we’re bringing together attorneys and community partners to provide FREE legal services to our community in Broward—and we’re making a final call for both attendees and volunteers.

If you’ve been meaning to:

✔️ Get your power of attorney or documents in place
✔️ Ask questions about probate, immigration, or your business
✔️ Prepare for hurricane season
✔️ Or just get clarity on a legal issue

No cost. No barriers. Just access.

And if you’re an attorney or law student, there is still time to step in and serve.

🔗 Attendees: https://communityempowermentclinic.eventbrite.com
🔗 Volunteers: https://virgilhawkinsnba.com/events