NBA Action Near You
Important Upcoming Events
Voter Registration & Education Event at the Wiley Branton Symposium
October 15, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
This year’s Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium theme, “Vote! Your Life Depends On It!”, reflects both the legacy of legendary civil rights attorney Wiley A. Branton and the urgency of this moment. As threats to voting access evolve, so must the strategies, advocacy, and legal leadership used to confront them.
By convening leaders and practitioners from voting rights, labor and employment, and real property, trusts and estates, we are bringing together areas of law that shape democratic participation, workplace relations, economic opportunity, property ownership, and generational wealth.
National Day of Action
On Election Day, the National Bar Association will show up—together.
The NBA National Day of Action will activate our members, Affiliates, Regions, Sections, and Divisions across the country in support of voters and Election Protection.
Through our partnership with the National Urban League and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NBA members can serve as trained Legal Observers/Legal Roving Monitors and support voter assistance and rapid response through 866-OUR-VOTE.
There are many ways to participate. Whether you serve on the ground, support the hotline, assist voters, engage your community, or join an approved partner opportunity, find your role and show up on Election Day.
March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote
August 28, 2026 | Lincoln Memorial | Washington, D.C.
President James J. Carter, Jr. and the NBA will join this national mobilization marking the 63rd anniversary of the historic March on Washington.
NBA CBCF ALC Reception | Honoring Changemakers
September 18, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET
The Cochran Firm | 1666 K Street NW | Washington, DC 20006
Join NBA leadership, members, partners, and friends during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference for the NBA CBCF ALC Reception | Honoring Changemakers.
Connect with fellow legal professionals, celebrate leaders making an impact, and build relationships with those shaping policy and practice at the national level. The reception will also provide an opportunity to connect with NBA leaders and learn more about the Association’s Election Protection Initiative and ways to engage.
Your Civic Responsibility: Past, Present and Future – Virtual
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM EST
Michigan Candidates & Elected Officials Day
The Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, in partnership with community and civic organizations, hosted Candidates & Elected Officials Day, a nonpartisan public forum designed to connect voters with candidates and elected officials. The event provided community members an opportunity to learn about issues affecting their communities, hear directly from those seeking public office, and make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Ready. Set. Go. Community Voter Education Rally – San Diego, CA
Saturday, October 3 | 2-5 PM PST
Held at the Columbus Club of San Diego, this in-person rally focused on voter education, community resources, and preparing voters to take action.
Special thanks to the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association for hosting, and to the collaborating organizations for supporting this election protection event.
Election Protection Town Hall with Dr. Shirley Weber – Virtual
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5 PM PST
This free virtual town hall featured California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber alongside bar association and civil rights leaders for a discussion of election protection and the 2026 midterm elections.
Participants included Jill Manning, Vice President, California Lawyers Association (CLA); Daniel Cheung, Chair, CLA New Lawyers Section; Terrance J. Evans, President, CLA, and Director, NBA Region IX; Willie Williams, Vice President South, California Association of Black Lawyers; Chris Hughes, Co-Chair, CLA Business Law Section; and Christina Yang, General Counsel and Pro Bono Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice.
California | California Ballot Measures: A Nonpartisan Review
Join attorneys and community leaders on October 7, 2026, from 6–7:30 p.m. Pacific, for a nonpartisan virtual discussion via Zoom of California ballot measures. Know what’s on the ballot before you get in the booth and prepare to make informed voting decisions.
Hosted by Access Point Collective, Black in Education OC, and the NBA Law Student Division.
Register using the button below.
Protecting the Voting Rights of People in Jail – Virtual
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:30-9:15 PM EST
Join the NBA Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice Section for a discussion with Nicole Porter, Senior Director of Advocacy at The Sentencing Project, about the voting rights of people in jail, barriers to casting a ballot, and how we can help protect access to voting.
Join the Zoom meeting using the button below.
Part I: Why Should I Care About the Midterms? – Virtual
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6 PM EST
Join the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for the first session of its Community Election Forum series. This 30-minute, nonpartisan conversation explores what elected officials do and how decisions made in Washington, Albany, and your local community affect everyday life. Free and open to everyone.
Register using the button below.
Election Protection Virtual Town Hall | California
Thursday, October 8 | 5:30-7 PM PST
Join bar association and civil rights leaders for a free virtual town hall on election protection. Moderated by Willie Williams, the discussion features Stephen King, Lei-Chala Wilson, Terrance J. Evans, Löan T. Shillinger, Ludlow B. Creary II, and Carmen Nicole-Cox.
Register using the button below.
Know Your Rights – Sacramento, CA
Tuesday, October 13 | 5-7 PM PST
Join Black Honors College and the Wiley Manuel Bar Association at Sacramento State’s Library Garden Level (LIB 11) for an evening of legal awareness, networking, and civic engagement. Learn about your rights, get informed, and register to vote on-site.
Open to all Sacramento State students, with light snacks and refreshments provided.
Register using the button below.
Part II: What’s on My Ballot? – Virtual
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6 PM EST
Join the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for the second session of its Community Election Forum series. This 30-minute, nonpartisan conversation focuses on the candidates, proposals, and local races on your ballot, what the offices mean, and where to find trusted information. Free and open to everyone.
Register using the button below.
Birmingham, AL | Stop the Violence & Get Out the Vote Walk & Summit
Join community leaders on October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m.–noon at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 1101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, for a walk and summit focused on violence prevention and civic participation. Voter registration and voter status checks will be available on-site. Free and open to the public, with a reception immediately following the summit.
For more information, contact Carthenia Jefferson at cwjeffersonlaw@gmail.com or (205) 324-1505.
Part III: What Are My Voting Rights? – Virtual
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 6 PM EST
Join the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for the third session of its Community Election Forum series. This 30-minute, nonpartisan conversation covers voting rights, common voting problems, what to do if you encounter issues at the polls, and where to find trusted support. Free and open to everyone.
Register for the entire series using the button below.
Voter Education & Election Protection Town Hall – Oakland, CA
Saturday, October 24 | Noon-3 PM PST
Join the California Association of Black Lawyers, Charles Houston Bar Association, and NBA Region IX on October 24, 2026, from noon–3 p.m. Pacific, at Everett & Jones BBQ, 126 Broadway, Oakland, for an in-person, nonpartisan town hall focused on voter education and election protection resources.
Open to the community. No registration required.
Learn more about the historic venue and support its business at Everett & Jones BBQ.
Election Protection Virtual Town Hall | California
Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30-7 PM PST
Join bar association and civil rights leaders for a free virtual town hall on election protection.
Featured speakers include Stephen King, Lei-Chala Wilson, Terrance J. Evans, Löan T. Shillinger, Ludlow B. Creary II, and Carmen Nicole-Cox.
Register using the button below.
Voter Education & Election Protection Town Hall – Inglewood, CA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7-8:30 PM PST
Join the California Association of Black Lawyers, Langston Bar Association, and NBA Region IX at Drobe Stoggies, 1322 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, for an in-person, nonpartisan town hall focused on voter education and election protection resources. Open to the community. No registration required.
Part IV: Am I Ready to Vote? – Virtual
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6 PM EST
Join the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for the final session of its Community Election Forum series. This 30-minute, nonpartisan community briefing offers a voting refresher, key deadlines, trusted resources, and practical ways to help your community prepare for Election Day. Free and open to everyone.
Register using the button below.
What’s on the Ballot? | Voter Education Workshop
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA), The Block Coalition, and Partners in Democracy for a free, nonpartisan voter education workshop designed to help voters prepare for the November elections.
Participants will learn about the races and ballot questions they may encounter, how to locate and understand their sample ballots, and where to find trusted voting information. Whether you’re preparing to cast your own ballot or helping others get vote-ready, this interactive session will provide practical tools to participate with confidence.
Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Party to the Polls | Student Early Voting Experience
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Pickups Begin at 12:00 PM | New Orleans, LA
Join the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society for Party to the Polls, a free student voter mobilization experience bringing together students from SUNO, Dillard, Xavier, Tulane Law, and Loyola Law.
Registered participants will travel together to cast their early ballots, followed by an afternoon celebration at Treehouse. The initiative combines civic participation, community engagement, and a little fun while encouraging students to make their voices heard.
Participants must be registered to vote in Orleans Parish. Registration is free, but seating is limited. Pickup locations will be shared with registered participants closer to the event.
Registration includes transportation to vote and admission to the Treehouse celebration.
Pedal to the Polls | Community Bike Ride
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM | Markey Park, New Orleans, LA
Get moving for democracy! The Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society invites attorneys, judges, community members, and fellow voters to participate in Pedal to the Polls, a community bike ride promoting civic engagement and early voting.
Participants will gather at Markey Park (Piety Street and Royal Street) at 11:30 AM, with the event concluding at Treehouse at approximately 3:30 PM.
Bicycles will be available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is open to everyone, and registration includes admission to the Treehouse celebration.
Registration is encouraged as soon as possible.
Informed and Empowered Voter Event | St. Louis, Missouri
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM CT | St. Louis, MO
Join the Mound City Bar Association and National Bar Association for an Informed and Empowered Voter Event, a free, nonpartisan community program focused on voter rights, education, and action.
Community members will have an opportunity to learn about voter registration and status verification, mail-in ballot requirements, Missouri redistricting and voting-rights litigation, and the ballot measures appearing in the 2026 midterm elections. The program will also feature Election Protection resources, a community Q&A, and opportunities to connect with local civic organizations and partners.
Location: Friendly Temple MLK Campus, Youth Worship Center, 5544 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112.
Residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and surrounding communities are welcome.
Free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged.
2026 General Election Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Miramar Cultural Center Theater | Miramar, FL
Join the Judicial Diversity Initiative, in collaboration with Mayor Wayne Messam and community partners, for the 2026 General Election Candidate Forum. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates, learn about the issues shaping their communities, and make informed decisions ahead of Election Day. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the program beginning at 6:30 PM.
Location: 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025.
Party at the Polls: The Vibe & Vote — A Brunch Experience
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
State of Mind Spaces | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join the National Bar Association’s South Florida Chapter, the Broward County Bar Association, Equal Ground, the League of Women Voters of Broward County, and community partners for Party at the Polls: The Vibe & Vote — A Brunch Experience. This community gathering brings together civic engagement and voter education in an inviting, celebratory setting. Connect with local organizations, get informed, and get ready to make your voice heard!
Location: 900 Sistrunk Boulevard, Suite B, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
Election & Early Voting Fair
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Starting at 12:30 PM ET
Payne Chapel AME Church | West Palm Beach, FL
Get informed, empowered, and ready to vote! Join the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, the T.J. Reddick Bar Association, the NAACP West Palm Beach Branch, and community partners for an afternoon of voter education, civic engagement, music, food, and fellowship. The event will feature voter information tables and transportation to the nearby early voting site at Gaines Park Community Center.
Event Location: 801 9th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Early Voting Site: Gaines Park Community Center, 1505 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Party at the Polls: The Vibe & Vote — A Brunch Experience
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
State of Mind Spaces | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The celebration of civic engagement continues! Join the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, Equal Ground, the National Black MBA Association’s South Florida Chapter, the League of Women Voters of Broward County, and community partners for another Party at the Polls: The Vibe & Vote — A Brunch Experience. Connect with fellow community members, learn more about voter participation, and help build momentum as Election Day approaches.
Location: 900 Sistrunk Boulevard, Suite B, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
