2022 Trailblazer Gala

Each year The Norman S. Minor Bar Association recognizes Trailblazers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of diverse legal professionals and are committed to advancing diversity in the legal field. In addition, NSMBA uses this event as a vehicle to raise scholarship funds to support students of color entering the legal profession.

This year we are excited to announce that this year’s 2022 Trailblazer Gala is on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at The Metropolitan at the 9, Autograph Collection Mint Ballroom at 7PM. This year’s theme is “Lift Every Voice!” symbolizing the continued importance of lifting the voices of the Black community!

The 2022 Ronald B. Adrine Trailblazer Award will be awarded to: 

• Adrian D. Thompson, Partner-in-charge, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
• Ayesha Bell Hardaway, Professor, Case Western Reserve University
• The Honorable Judge Emanuella D. Groves, Eighth District Court of Appeals of Ohio
  

Program: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Includes: State of NSMBA, dinner, awards presentation, open bar (2 Hours), and dancing!

Please click HERE to purchase tickets and sponsorships.

If you are interested in purchasing an ad for our program booklet, or have any other questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you!