Join the Norfolk & portsmouth Bar AssociationThe NPBA has served the Legal Profession, the Judiciary and the Public since 1900. Membership is open to licensed attorneys, law students, legal administrators, and the local military legal community.NPBA is excited to announce new annual sponsorship and advertising opportunities for 2024-2025. Can we count on you? Sponsor and Advertise with NPBA in 2024-2025! Click link above to learn more! Notice of NPBA Bylaws Amendment Vote on October 15, 2024 The Executive Committee of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association is in the process of reviewing the organization’s Bylaws. In accordance with the current Bylaws’ amendment article XIV, ARTICLE XIV – AMENDMENTS These By-Laws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total members of the Executive Committee of the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association at a scheduled meeting, provided that written notice of the vote to amend the By-Laws with the proposed amendments be (1) posted on the NPBA website and (2) circulated by email to the NPBA membership at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled vote to allow review and comment by the membership. The Executive Committee is opening a comment period through October 15, 2024, for the new membership category: [Proposed Membership Category] Proposed new language to be added to Article I, Membership: Retired Members Any Active or Associate Member who (1) has been an Active or Associate Member; (2) who retires; and (3) who is not engaged in the practice of law or employed in a legal capacity, may apply to be a Retired Member. Applications for Retired Members shall be sent in writing to the Secretary of the Association using the form provided by the Executive Committee. Retired Members shall have all Active member privileges with reduced annual membership dues. Email comments to contact@norfolkandportsmouthbar.org. |