40th Anniversary Virtual Gala Celebration & Dinner

Each year NSMBA 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, during our annual event, NSMBA presents scholarships to diverse high school, college, and law school students.

This year we are excited to announce that in addition to honoring our Trailblazers and inaugural Rising Star, we are also celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of NSMBA. The bar association will recognize the achievements of all Trailblazers and Inaugural Rising Star virtually on Wednesday,December 1, 2021, 7:00 p.m. We we will also have a keynote from Cleveland's own - Don Graves, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce!

We are proud to announce that our 2021 Trailblazers are as follows:

Vanessa L. Whiting, A.E.S. Management Corporation

Darlene E. White, The MetroHealth System

Our Inaugural Rising Star is:

Stanley C. Ball, Eaton Corporation

Dinner Menu

Appetizers:  Tomato, basil and crumbled goat cheese bruschetta, Quinoa and zucchini fritters, Spinach, feta and pine nut stuffed mushrooms, Vegetable pot stickers w/chili sauce, Vegetarian spring roll w/hot mustard

Salad:  Baby field greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot w/balsamic 

Entree:  Filet and Salmon ~Porcini mushroom crusted filet with merlot demi reduction, truffle mashed potatoes and broccolini

Vegetarian Entree:  Grilled marinated vegetables with zucchini, squash, caramelized onion, red peppers and
carrots with a ginger soy sauce and Jasmine rice

Dessert:  Key lime tart with fresh lime and whipped cream

Wine Selection:  Pino Grigio, Cabernet or Brut

Dinner will be available for pick-up at Cleveland Marriott East, details will be provided after you register.