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:
- Diversity and Inclusivity
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Being a Safe Space
- Authenticity
- Personal & Professional Development
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