Preferred Supporter Opportunities

Becoming a Preferred Supporter of the Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) is the most efficient and effective way to target your products and services while gaining access to our members in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area. Members of the MBA are attorneys and legal professionals who live, work and entertain in the greater Charlotte area. Many members are entrepreneurs, community leaders and policymakers with vast networks of colleagues, friends and vendors.

For questions or more information, please contact adplace@meckbar.org.

Why Sponsor with Us?

Connect your brand with over 6,400 attorneys, judges, and legal professionals across Mecklenburg County. Our sponsors gain visibility, credibility, and direct access to one of the largest legal communities in the Carolinas.

• Year-round visibility

• Multiple touchpoints (events, print, digital)

• Support local legal education and public services

Sponsorship Options

Annual Packages: Gain year-round visibility through bundled benefits across events, publications, and digital platforms.

• Champion Preferred – $5,000

• Advocate Preferred – $2,500

➡️ Download our 2025-26 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide (PDF)

Ready to Get Started?

Contact adplace@meckbar.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Event Sponsorships

The following events are available for sponsorship individually or as part of a Preferred Supporter Package (as noted). Events that are hosted or co-hosted by the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF) have different levels of sponsorship. Email adplace@meckbar.org for sponsorship availability or questions.

26th Judicial District Bar (26th JD Bar)/Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) Events:

• Annual Meeting: (Approximately 150-200 attendees.) The 26th JD Bar and MBA Annual Meeting is the Bar's yearly meeting of its members. Attendees enjoy a barbecue lunch while volunteer lawyers are recognized, attorneys who have passed away in the past year are remembered, the two board of directors are elected, and the new presidents are sworn-in. This event is held in May. (Included in Champion Preferred Supporter Package; option for Advocate Preferred.)

• Fall & Spring Swearing-In Ceremonies: (Approximately 25 sponsors and guests in the Spring; 300 sponsors and guests in the Fall) The Swearing-In Ceremonies are a personalized celebration of achievement. Attorneys who have passed the North Carolina Bar Exam receive individual introductions by established 26th JD Bar attorneys before being sworn in to the North Carolina State Bar. The Fall Ceremony is typically held in October and the Spring Ceremony is usually in May. For more information check here to view our Swearing- In FAQs.  (Both ceremonies are included in Champion Preferred Supporter Package; option for Advocate Preferred.)

Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) Events:

• MBA Holiday Party: (Approximately 150 attendees.)  This event for MBA members provides an informal, relaxed atmosphere for Bar members and judges to gather, reconnect and create new relationships. The party is held in early December. 

• MBA Family & Friends Event: (Approximately 50-100 attendees.) Mecklenburg Bar Association members are encouraged to bring family and friends together for an afternoon of fun, food and drinks. Location varies each year.

26th Judicial District Bar (26th JD Bar)/Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) Events/Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF) Events:
(Sponsorships range from $500 - $15,000 depending on event)

• Bar Leadership Institute Kickoff Dinner: (Approximately 150 attendees.)  The Bar Leadership Dinner features a keynote speaker and the presentation of the incoming Bar Leadership Institute (BLI) Class. The dinner typically takes place in January.

• Law & Society Gala: (Approximately 300 attendees.) This event is a black-tie optional gala held in the spring.

Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF) Events:

• McMillan Fellowship Dinner: (Approximately 150 attendees.) The MBF’s McMillan Fellowship Fund promotes justice and innovation within our local legal system by awarding paid fellowships to law students interested in pursuing a career with a local nonprofit or government agency. The primary source of financial support for these fellowships is the annual McMillan Fellowship Dinner. The dinner features a keynote speaker and the presentation of the annual Julius L. Chambers Diversity Champion Award. The dinner is typically held in February.

• Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament: (Approximately 75-100 attendees.) This tournament, hosted jointly by Mecklenburg Bar Association & Mecklenburg Bar Foundation, is a great way for attorneys to enjoy some fun and fellowship with the added benefit of supporting organizations and projects with a legal nexus in our community. Net proceeds benefit the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation. The tournament typically takes place every other year in the fall.

Sections/Division Events:

In addition to the annual events, MBA Sections and Divisions also put on a number of events each year. To view the full calendar, click here.