Join or Launch a BFA Chapter

The Black Female Attorneys Network was founded in 2006 and boasts a network of hundreds of members across the country. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, we have prospective and emerging chapters in several other cities. 

To join as a member of our Network, please review our membership options through the Join a Chapter link below. 

If you're interested in volunteering your time, talent, or treasure to the Network, please complete a Contact Form so we can learn more about how to best work together. If you are a member of the Network, please access the volunteer page in the Member Portal. For employment opportunities, please review our open positions and application process here. 

If you’re interested in launching a BFA Chapter in your region, please review our successful chapter criteria below and submit an interest form under Launch a Chapter link below. We’ll work with interested teams to explore the formation of a chapter in your city. Once formalized, we support our chapters with legal, administrative,  and fundraising support. 

Prospective BFA Chapter Criteria:

• Led by dues paying members
• Commitment of at least 25 dues paying members to receive chapter recognition
• Scheduling of initial membership events
• Commitment to cultivate relationships with law firms who have signed the BFA Pledge in your region
• Ongoing compliance with Chapter guidelines