Access to Decision Makers
NBA members include:
- Fortune 500 General Counsel
- Federal and State Judges
- Senior Government Lawyers
- Leading Trial Lawyers and Litigation Strategists
- Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Leaders
- Law Firm Managing Partners
These professionals influence billions of dollars in legal spend annually.
Strategic Visibility
Sponsorship provides direct engagement with:
- Corporate legal departments
- Government and regulatory leaders
- Rising legal talent
- National policy influencers
The Convention provides a platform to position your organization as a leader in law, business, technology, energy, and innovation.
Meaningful Impact
NBA partnerships support initiatives that expand opportunity and strengthen the legal profession, including:
- Professional development for diverse attorneys
- Pipeline programs for future legal leaders
- Policy conversations shaping national legal issues
- Economic opportunity in emerging industries
Together, we continue a legacy of leadership that spans more than 100 years.
Previous Sponsors
Become a Sponsor at the NBA National Convention
Nashville, TN | July 25-31, 2026
For more than a century, the National Bar Association (NBA) has been the leading national network of Black attorneys, judges, and legal scholars.
Today, the NBA represents more than 66,000 legal professionals, including leaders across the judiciary, corporate legal departments, government, academia, and major law firms.
The NBA Annual Convention is the largest gathering of Black legal professionals in the world.
For seven days, the nation’s most influential legal minds gather to:
- Shape policy
- Build strategic relationships
- Explore emerging industries
- Develop the next generation of leaders
Sponsors gain direct access to decision-makers responsible for major litigation, corporate strategy, and public policy across industries.
The 101st Annual Convention marks the beginning of the NBA’s second century of leadership—and an extraordinary opportunity for partners to engage with one of the most influential professional networks in the country.
Presenting Sponsor
$150,000
Premier visibility across the entire convention. Benefits include:
- Premier logo placement across convention materials
- Opening or closing plenary speaking opportunity
- Recognition from the main stage
- Branded lounge or networking activation
- (15) Full Convention registrations
- Premium exhibit space
- VIP seating at major events
- Private leadership engagement opportunity
Leadership Sponsor
$75,000
High-impact presence across convention programming. Benefits include:
- Sponsorship of a major CLE or plenary session
- (10) Convention registrations
- Exhibit booth
- Logo placement across digital and event materials
- On-stage acknowledgment during programming
- Private leadership engagement opportunity
Supporting Sponsor
$40,000
A strong presence within convention programming. Benefits include:
- Co-sponsorship of a reception or panel
- (6) Convention registrations
- Exhibit booth
- Recognition in convention materials
To become a sponsor or for customized sponsorship packages, email executivedirector@nationalbar.org for more information.
Energy Forum Sponsorship
Energy Forum Presenting Sponsor
$100,000
Premier visibility across the entire convention. Benefits include:
- Premier logo placement across convention materials
- Opening or closing plenary speaking opportunity
- Recognition from the main stage
- Branded lounge or networking activation
- (15) Full Convention registrations
- Premium exhibit space
- VIP seating at major events
- Private leadership engagement opportunity
Energy Innovation Partner
$50,000
A strong presence within convention programming. Benefits include:
- Co-sponsorship of a reception or panel
- (6) Convention registrations
- Exhibit booth
- Recognition in convention materials
Energy Industry Sponsor
$20,000
- Sponsorship recognition during Energy Forum programming
- (4) Convention registrations
- Logo placement on Energy Forum material
