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The Arizona
BWlack Bar
ARIZONA COLLABORATIVE BAR SPOTLIGHT
“ e Arizona Black Bar has accomplished many feats in the past and I would like to continue to strive for excellence by returning to the fundamentals – we are here to serve.”
- Kina Harding
Kina Harding PRESIDENT
Nathan Prince PRESIDENT-ELECT
David Allen TREASURER Michele Washington SECRETARY Adrienne Jones
Dawn Walton MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
ith a rich history, the Ari- BY ANY OTHER NAME
zona Black Bar was found-
In 1993, the association was
ed in 1971 as the Arizona
Black Lawyers Association. Since renamed Hayzel B. Daniels Bar its founding the association has Association to honor its founder.
strived to enhance the profession- al lives of its members; to further the cause of justice; to recognize a lawyers duty to the public; and to enhance the public perception of African-American lawyers.
e Honorable Hayzel B. Daniels was the rst African-American to pass the Arizona State Bar exam. In 1950, he became one of the rst two black elected state rep- resentatives in the Arizona legis- lature. He was heavily involved in politics and an avid supporter of the NAACP. In 1965, Haze made history again when he became the rst African-American judge in the state of Arizona. He served the bench for 13 years.
For more information on membership, visit www.arizonablackbar.org.
We want to support our mem- bers by adding value to member- ship; enhance our presence in events that increases access to jus- tice in Arizona; and solidify our relationship with the public so the community is aware we’re a re- source for those in need. We look forward to partnering with other like-minded organizations as we pursue our mission.
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