Membership Makes It Happen

Hennepin County Bar Association is a welcoming community of lawyers and law students who advocate for the profession, foster access to justice, and provide members with support at every stage of their careers. HCBA has proudly served the legal profession and the community since 1919.

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HCBA is your connection to:

• Local lawyers

• The 4th District bench

• New clients and contacts

• Practice management resources

• Community outreach and pro bono

Membership supports the legal profession and HCBA members can access a variety of benefits and practice resources, including:

• Committee- and Section-sponsored programs and CLEs, with discounts for HCBA members. Additional fees apply to join most Sections.

• Signature HCBA CLEs and programs offered each year. These events are free or discounted for HCBA members, and many will be offered exclusively to HCBA members.

• Mentoring and networking for every stage of your career.

• Social events connecting you with colleagues and the legal community and helping you expand your professional network.

• Practice development and training programs.

• Diversity initiatives for the profession and the local community.

• High standards of professionalism through awards and recognition, educational programs, and the 4th District Ethics Committee.

• Management and leadership experience through committee work on HCBA projects and initiatives.

• Minnesota Lawyer Referral & Information Service: an affordable way to market your law practice and find new clients.

• Supporting access to justice for the people of Hennepin County through the Hennepin County Bar Foundation.

• Interaction with the Fourth District Court Bench through programs, social events, training, and advocacy efforts.

• Volunteer Lawyers Network, supported substantially by HCBA and HCBF funding, provides a wide range of opportunities for pro bono.

• Subscription to the Hennepin Lawyer, featuring articles on substantive legal issues and the practice of law, profiles of the bar and bench, and spotlights on members, events, and association activities.

• Leadership development, including the LINC program (Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community) and the Institute for Leadership in the Legal Profession.

• Legal education and outreach to the community, including an attorney speakers bureau.