Welcome to the Charles Houston Bar Association Website!

We are an affiliate of the National Bar Association representing the interests of African American lawyers, judges and law students throughout Northern California. Founded in 1955, CHBA is committed to working within the African American community to facilitate access to the justice system and to promote equal protection under the law.

CHBA 2009 Board
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The National Bar Association's Region IX

proudly supports

Past Regional Director Demetrius Shelton 

for 

National Bar Association President-Elect

Demetrius has over 17 years of experience leading bar associations and other organizations, and is recognized throughout the nation as a highly principled and effective leader with an unwavering commitment to justice and equality.

• Vice President of the National Bar Association (2007-Present)
• Co-Chair, NBA Election Protection Task Force (2007-Present)
• National Bar Association Board of Directors (1998 - Present)
• Member, National Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee (2006-2008)
• Vice President of the State Bar of California (2005-2006)
• Board of Governors of the State Bar of California (2003-2006)
• President of the California Association of Black Lawyers (2005-2006) -
  “Outstanding Affiliate Award 2005”
• Chair of the Government Lawyers Division of the National Bar Association -
  "Outstanding Division - Division of the Year 2004"
• Board Member at Large, National Bar Association (2000-2002)
• Regional Director (IX), National Bar Association (1998-2000)
• President of the Charles Houston Bar Association 1998-1999

 

VOTE FOR DEMETRIUS SHELTON FOR N.B.A.

PRESIDENT-ELECT 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO , CALIFORNIA

For more information go to www.electdemetrius.com

“Proven Leadership”

 

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