A system of differentiated regulatory treatment is inherently stigmatizing and will disproportionately
affect Black lawyers, who may be less likely to work in large law firms.
The purpose of the Metropolitan
Black Bar Association (MBBA), a unified citywide association of African - American and other minority
lawyers, is to advance equality and excellence in the pursuit of justice, aid the progress of
Blacks and other minorities in the profession, address legal issues
affecting the citywide community, and foster the study of law by encouraging the personal and professional development of young
lawyers and law students.