About Us

Greetings from our president
It is with great joy and excitement that I welcome you on behalf of the 2021-2022 Advisory and Executive Boards of the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc. to our website!
For the last 71 years the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc., has poured into the legal community and rested itself on the pillars of advocacy, advancement, and service to Black attorneys in the Philadelphia region. Over the course of the next year we will not only pour into ourselves but also pour into our community—our legacy.
The theme of this Barristers’ year is: Meaningful Engagement and True Service. We hope that you join us over the next year as we continue to honor traditions such as the Turkey Drive, The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast, The Life Planning Clinic, and our Annual Awards and Scholarship Gala, while seeking new opportunities to expand our horizons and strengthen our reach. I hope that you stand with us as we address the inevitable issues that will arise over the year, and that when called upon you say yes to being of service within Barristers and beyond.
If you have not yet done so, please join us as a dues paid member! There are definitely perks to paid membership and you will not want to miss out! Check our membership page for information on our free student membership and discounted public service rate! Lastly, you can also stay informed on our activities by following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Yours in service,
Adara L. Combs
President 2021- 2022
OUR MISSION
Since 2012, Solicians Law Firm has served over 2,500+ clients with various law disputes. Our lawyers represent a wide range of clients, but clients with complex legal issues and/or high conflict situations will benefit most from our law firm.
We work with ambitious leaders who want their future to be successfull and help them achieve extraordinary outcomes.

OUR HISTORY
Establishment
Established in 1950 to address the professional needs and development of Black lawyers in the City of Philadelphia through programs such as seminars, cultural events and publications.
Racial Discrimination Elimination
Members of the Barristers’ Association served on the Liacouras Commission, which investigated ways to eliminate racial discrimination in bar admission procedures.
Addition to Voter Registration Pools
The Barristers’ Association joined other concerned groups in filing an action against the Philadelphia Registration Commission which resulted in the addition of 50,000 Philadelphians to the voter registration pools.
Merit Selection of Judges
The Barristers’ Association provided testimony before the Pennsylvania State Legislature on the issue of the merit selection of judges.
Youth Awareness & Career Opportunities Promotion
In more recent years, the Barristers’ Association has sponsored or participated in activities that promoted youth awareness and career opportunities in the legal profession, and increased citizens’ awareness of their rights under the law.
Scholarships to minority law students at local law schools are awarded annually to further encourage and support Black students in their pursuit of a degree in law. Continuing Legal Education seminars and political education forums have been offered to members of the Barristers’ Association to facilitate professional development and political awareness
MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
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