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1950
On October 23, 1950, with the backing of many supporters,
the Hon. William A. McClain becomes the CBA’s first Black member.
In 1950, the Constitution is amended to provide for an Executive Secretary and an office. On August 16, 1950, Martha Hildenbrand, later Martha Perin, was hired as Executive Secretary. The CBA’s first headquarters were at 400 Court House. By 1971, the CBA resided at 26 East Sixth Street.
McClain
1935
The Standing Committee on Activities of Junior Members is unan- imously adopted, establishing the precursor to today’s Young Lawyers Section.
1961
The Cincinnati Bar Foundation is founded.
1972
By its centennial, the CBA had 1,531 members. An initiation fee remained of $5, and dues were raised according to tenure.
1986
1999
Website is launched
2022
The CBA celebrates 150 years in existence!
Young Lawyers Section
Bea Larsen
1996
Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL)
is founded.
is the CBA’s first female president.
1947
The CBA’s 75th
Anniversary Celebration took place February 27, 1947 at the Netherland-Plaza
Hall of Mirrors.
1943
The Cincinnati Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is founded.
2013
The LGBTQ+ Interests group is established.
2002
CBA moves to current location
1988
John Burlew is the CBA’s first Black president.
BLAC-CBA
ROUND TABLE
1987
BLAC-CBA Round Table is formed.
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