James J. Carter Installed 84th President of the National Bar AssociationWASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2026 / After a rousing introduction by stellar New Orleans attorney James Williams and swearing in by the legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished trial attorney and civic leader James J. Carter as its 84th President. In addition to NBA Past Presidents, leaders, members, friends and family from around the world, the great international leader, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc H. Morial, was in attendance, who gave James his first significant leadership opportunity more than 30 years ago. James's presidency begins a term shaped by the responsibility of leading the organization as it continues its fight for equal justice under the law. He will be only the second person in the NBA's 101 year history, after the late Justice Revius Ortique, to serve as President while residing in Louisiana. President Carter's bar year theme is "Meeting the Moment: A Continuing Legacy of Social Engineering and Empowerment."
The National Bar Association Announces Annual Senator Arthenia Joyner Prayer BreakfastThe Breakfast will Feature Gospel Icon Shirley Caesar and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
