Capital City Lawyers Association

08/21/2026

💚 A BALL FOR THE COMMUNITY. A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE. 💚

We’ve heard the question, so let’s make it crystal clear:

You do NOT have to be Black to attend the CCLA Black Lawyers Ball. 🥂

The Capital City Lawyers Association's 35th Anniversary Black Lawyers Ball — the Jade Ball — is open to ALL who want to celebrate with us!

Our Ball brings together attorneys, judges, law students, business leaders, government officials, community partners, friends, family, and supporters from across North Carolina. We are proud to celebrate Black excellence and CCLA's 35-year legacy while welcoming everyone who wants to be part of the celebration.

And the sponsorship momentum is 🔥:

🚨 STANDARD SPONSORSHIPS — SOLD OUT
🚨 GOLD SPONSORSHIPS — SOLD OUT

Still available:

🥂 DIAMOND SPONSOR — Limited to 1
✨ PLATINUM SPONSORS — Limited to 2
💎 JADE ANNIVERSARY SPONSORSHIPS — Limited availability

🎟️ Individual tickets go on sale to the general public September 15, 2026 via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-lawyers-ball-2026-jade-ball-35th-anniversary-tickets-1997982422209?aff=oddtdtcreator!!

Whether you've been part of CCLA for 35 years, just discovered us, work alongside the legal community, support our scholarship and mentorship programs, or simply want to put on something fabulous and celebrate with us — there is a place for you at the Jade Ball. 💚

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Come celebrate 35 years of leadership, service, scholarship, mentorship, and community.

Everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us. 🥂💚

The Capital City Lawyers Association proudly announces the 2026 Black Lawyers Ball: Jade Ball — our most significant celebration yet.

08/16/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Standard & Gold Sponsorships are SOLD OUT!

You heard that right — two of our sponsorship tiers are GONE. But we still have three incredible opportunities left for the Capital City Lawyers Association 35th Anniversary Black Lawyers Ball — Jade Ball 🎉

✨ Still Available:
💎 Diamond Sponsor — $6,500 (LIMITED TO 1 — 20 tickets)
💚 Jade Anniversary Sponsor — $3,500 (10 tickets)
🥈 Platinum Sponsor — $3,000 each (LIMITED TO 2 — 10 tickets each)

Here's what you need to know: Sponsorships are the ONLY way to secure reserved seating at the Jade Ball. We sell out every single year — and once these final three tiers are gone, they're gone. No exceptions.

This is our 35th anniversary, and we are celebrating 35 years of excellence, leadership, and legacy in the legal community. This is the year to be part of history. 🏛️✊🏾

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Hilton Raleigh North Hills | 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Don't miss your chance at a reserved seat for a night of legacy, elegance, and celebration.

Email us at [email protected]

08/14/2026

💚 THE JADE BALL IS MOVING FAST!💚

We are just four months away from the Capital City Lawyers Association's 35th Anniversary Black Lawyers Ball — the Jade Ball— and the support has been incredible!

Here’s where sponsorships stand:

🥂 DIAMOND SPONSOR— Limited to 1
💚 JADE ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR — Starting at 1
✨ PLATINUM SPONSORS — Limited to 2
🏆 GOLD SPONSORS — 80% SOLD
🎉 STANDARD SPONSORS — SOLD OUT!

With our Standard Sponsorships already gone and Gold Sponsorships 80% committed, remaining sponsorship opportunities are limited.

This is more than a Ball. Our 35th Anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate CCLA's legacy while investing in the next generation through:

🎓 Scholarships for future legal leaders
🤝 Mentorship & leadership programs
📚 CLE & educational programming
🏘️ Community engagement initiatives

If your firm, organization, or business has been considering supporting CCLA, now is the time to secure your sponsorship.

🎟️ Individual ticket sales begin September 15, 2026.

📩 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact CCLA at [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Let's celebrate 35 years of leadership, service, scholarship, and community — and invest in the next 35. 💚

08/10/2026

✨ Invest in Our Future. Make a Difference.

As we celebrate 35 years of the Capital City Lawyers Association, we're reminded that our mission extends far beyond one evening in December.

You do not have to attend the Black Lawyers Ball to support CCLA.

Whether you're an attorney, judge, business leader, community partner, or friend of CCLA, your tax-deductible donation helps us continue to:
🎓 Award scholarships to future legal leaders
🤝 Expand mentorship and leadership programs
📚 Provide CLE and educational programming
🏘️ Strengthen community engagement initiatives

While we gratefully accept donations throughout the year, we encourage those who wish to support our 35th Anniversary Celebration to consider making a contribution between now and January 2027 as we commemorate this historic milestone.
Every gift—large or small—helps us continue investing in the next generation of legal professionals and serving our communities across North Carolina.

💚 Donate today through PayPal:
https://lnkd.in/eHsZz_qJ

Thank you for believing in CCLA's mission and helping us build on 35 years of leadership, service, and impact.

08/07/2026

✨ What a way to kick off the month!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our CLE, Lawyers in the Tech Age. It was wonderful to see so many legal professionals come together to learn, connect, and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of our profession.

As we head into the weekend, let's keep that momentum going!

🎉 CCLA is now seeking sponsors for our 35th Anniversary Black Lawyers Ball – the Jade Ball, taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

We're excited to share that our Standard Sponsorships have officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to the organizations and firms that have already invested in this historic celebration.

A limited number of premier sponsorship opportunities remain, including our exclusive Jade Sponsorship. Your partnership helps fund scholarships for aspiring law students, expand mentorship opportunities, and support CCLA's year-round service to our community.

If your firm or organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, we'd love to connect with you. Join us in celebrating 35 years of leadership, service, and impact while investing in the next generation of legal professionals.

📩 Contact us today for sponsorship information. [email protected]

Have a safe and wonderful weekend—we look forward to celebrating with you this December!

08/05/2026

⏰ Join Us Tomorrow!

The Capital City Lawyers Association is proud to partner with the Wake County Bar Association for this month's Learn Over Lunch CLE: Lawyers in the Tech Age! Join attorney and computer engineer J. Patrick Williams and CCLA President Taylor Scruggs-Smith for a practical discussion on emerging technologies, data privacy, ethical considerations and the impact of AI on marginalized communities

Technology is transforming the legal profession, and this program will explore how attorneys can adapt, innovate, and responsibly leverage emerging tools in today's evolving legal landscape.

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual CLE

Whether you're looking to enhance your practice, stay ahead of industry trends, or earn CLE credit, we hope you'll join us for this timely discussion.

Register today: https://www.wakecountybar.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2069483&group=

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

07/29/2026

🌧️ Don't let the weather fool you—CCLA has something bright on the horizon! ☀️

Join us on Thursday, August 6, for an engaging discussion on one of the fastest-evolving topics in the legal profession:

💻 AI, Algorithms, and Advocacy: Lawyering in the Tech Age

As part of the Capital City Lawyers Association's 35th Anniversary programming, we're partnering with the Wake County Bar Association to bring you a timely conversation on how artificial intelligence, data privacy, and automation are reshaping the practice of law.

Attorney and Computer Engineer J. Patrick Williams will provide a practical examination of emerging technologies, exploring how they can both empower and disadvantage marginalized communities.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m.
💻 Via Zoom

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/e4yDMW9u

Whether you're already using AI in your practice or just beginning to explore its impact, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

07/23/2026

Carolina Icee is amazing and has come out for several of our events. Every single time, they are a hit! Plus, they are so kind and easy to work with!

07/23/2026

🌧️ Just because it’s been a little quiet doesn’t mean CCLA has slowed down!

While we’ve begun sharing sponsorship opportunities for our 35th Anniversary Black Lawyers Ball, our regular programming is still going strong. Ball planning may be underway, but CCLA remains committed to providing the professional development, networking, and educational opportunities our members have come to expect throughout the year.

Our next event is one you won’t want to miss:

💻 AI, Algorithms, and Advocacy: Lawyering in the Tech Age

Presented by the Capital City Lawyers Association in partnership with the Wake County Bar Association, this timely CLE will explore how artificial intelligence, data privacy, and automation are transforming the legal profession—and how these emerging technologies can both empower and disadvantage marginalized communities.

Attorney and Computer Engineer J. Patrick Williams will lead the discussion, joined by CCLA President Taylor Scruggs-Smith.

📅 Date: August 6, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
💻 Location: Via Zoom

🔗 Register today: https://www.wakecountybar.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2069483&group=

The weather may be gloomy, but brighter days—and great CCLA programming—are ahead. We hope you’ll join us!

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