Bar Foundation Fund

Lawyers' Impact Fund
The Lawyers' Impact Fund (LIF) is the Foundation's unrestricted giving fund. Gifts to this fund make it possible for MBF to award grants that support or enhance projects and organizations helping our neighbors in need as well as support the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. Because MeckBar membership dues do not support this separate, charitable organization, your tax-deductible donations to the Lawyers' Impact Fund are the lifeblood of the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation.

Click here to see the list of donors who've already pledged their support this year!

Hon. James B. McMillan Fellowship Fund
The James B. McMillan Fellowship Fund was established in 1995 to honor the memory and example of U.S District Court Judge James B. McMillan with the goal of promoting justice and innovation within the legal system in Mecklenburg County. Through this fund, the Foundation awards summer fellowships to law students pursuing legal careers in the nonprofit or government sector. 

Law & Society Gala
The Law & Society Gala is the premier black-tie event celebrating the intersection of legal excellence and community service in Mecklenburg County. This evening brings together attorneys, judges, community leaders, and supporters for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and philanthropy.

Bar Leadership Institute (BLI)
The Bar Leadership Institute is a four-month program designed to cultivate future leaders with an emphasis on giving back to the Bar and the community through involvement with the 26th Judicial District Bar, Mecklenburg Bar Association and Mecklenburg Bar Foundation.

If you would like additional information about any of the giving funds or have questions about how you can best support the Foundation, please contact Director of Outreach Shelby Benson.