Thurgood Marshall Bar Association

Thurgood Marshall Bar Association serves the legal community in Newport Beach, CA and throughout Orange County, functioning as a contemporary bar association dedicated to professional excellence and diversity within the legal profession. TMBA provides a vital networking and professional development platform for Black legal professionals, allies, and community members committed to advancing justice through the practice of law. The organization emphasizes excellence and integrity in legal practice while promoting increased diversity, multiculturalism, and meaningful community service. Members benefit from access to professional improvement opportunities, community involvement initiatives, and a supportive network of legal professionals united by shared values. As an affiliate of the Orange County Bar Association, TMBA connects legal professionals who are passionate about furthering inclusiveness and equality within the American legal system. The association honors the legacy of its namesake, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, whose groundbreaking civil rights work—including serving as lead attorney in Brown v. Board of Education—transformed jurisprudence and expanded access to justice for traditionally underrepresented communities. Through events, member programs, the TMBA Foundation, and law student initiatives, the organization creates pathways for professional growth while advancing systemic change. Whether you are an established attorney, law student, or community ally, TMBA in Newport Beach, CA offers meaningful engagement opportunities within a professional community dedicated to excellence, diversity, and the pursuit of a more equitable legal landscape.