About CABL

Who we are & what we do

About CABL

Who we are

A national network for Black legal professionals

The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) was formed in March 1996, with a mission to uplift and celebrate the achievements of Black professionals within the legal field by offering its members access to job opportunities, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Additionally, CABL also works to advocate for the overall well-being of the Black community.

Over its 25 years, CABL has successfully created a Canada-wide network of Black legal professionals with diverse skillsets, experiences, and backgrounds. Since 2004, the organization has been able to grow its presence further by opening chapters in 6 provinces.

CABL’s membership is composed of individuals representing a range of legal practices, career levels, languages, geographic locations, ethnicities, and gender identities.

CABL is committed to:

Our Pillars

01.

Pipeline Development

We want to help Black legal professionals and students move up the ranks and reach leadership positions in the legal field

02.

Community Building

We want to help the broader Black community in any way we can through partnerships and charitable efforts

03.

Mentorship

We connect members with experienced mentors for guidance and advice

04.

Advocacy

We use our platform to raise awareness and fight racism, inequality, and injustice in Canada

05.

Research

We conduct independent legal research to report on data and trends within the legal system as it relates to topics relevant to Black legal professionals

06.

Institutional Resilience

We make sure we have the resources we need to keep going and achieve our goals as an organization

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