On October 14, 2006, an Advisory Board was established to oversee the
    formation of the GCMBA. The Advisory Board convened several times
    throughout the period of October 14, 2006 to March 22, 2007.  Each Advisory
    Board meeting lasted two to three hours, and specific goals and action items
    were identified by the members.  Two months after the Advisory Board was
    created, the GCMBA held its first General Body Meeting on December 7, 2006.  
    Momentum was high and interest was strong at this initial meeting. Several
    attorneys, judges, county attorneys and business persons were present to learn
    about the newly formed bar association.  A newsletter was circulated,
    committees were identified, and upcoming events were announced at the
    meeting. Ronald Freeman, Jr. of Johnson and Freeman, LLC and former
    president of the Gate City Bar Association was the guest speaker. Herman
    Pennamon of Georgia Power Company, Benjamin Basewell of Wachovia Bank,
    and Robbie Susan Moore of the Gwinnett County United Ebony Society were in
    attendance and communicated their support for the association.
GWINNETT COUNTY MINORITY BAR ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 124, Lawrenceville, GA  30046
The History of GCMBA
The Vision


    The GCMBA endeavors to meet all of the professional needs of racial minority
    attorneys who live and/or practice in Gwinnett County.  As part of its efforts,
    the GCMBA will facilitate continuing legal education seminars, mentoring
    programs, networking opportunities, and social events for its members.   The
    GCMBA will also support the greater Gwinnett County community by
    performing community service projects and partnering with other local
    organizations to sponsor and support events.  Lastly, the GCMBA will celebrate
    diversity and promote justice for all members of the Gwinnett County
    community.