Advancing the political, economic, educational, social, legislative, and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego
Advancing the political, economic, educational, social, legislative, and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego
Welcome to the home of the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association.
It is a pleasure to serve as the 2024-2025 President. Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is a nonprofit organization, established in 1976 as the Association of Black Attorneys of San Diego County. However, in 1982 the name was changed to Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association (EBGBA).
EBGBA has many members whose mission is to advance the political, economic, educational, social, legislative, and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego County.
Earl B. Gilliam Bar also has a Foundation (EBGBF), which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and its mission is to represent the interests of the African-American legal community in San Diego County. The Foundation exists primarily to provide support for diversifying the legal community, which currently includes scholarships for law students. Gifts made to the Foundation are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can donate, click on the "Learn More About Our Foundation" link below.
I encourage you to explore our website, learn about our mission, events, endorsements, and unique history.
Löan T. Shillinger
President, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the political, economic, educational, social, legislative and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego County. We are committed to defending the legal and human rights of all people, promoting the administration of justice, eradicating the root causes of racism, promoting the professional and personal interests of its individual members, and preserving high standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession.
Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association needs your support to as it works to advance the political, economic, educational, social, legislative and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego County. Donate to EBGBA so that it can continue to fight for equitable police practices, support candidates who align with the Mission, and lobby for legislative and legal interests of the African-American community in San Diego County.
EBGBA endorses candidates for political office, judicial applicants, and legislative acts which advance the political, economic, educational, social, legislative and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego County.
The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the political, economic, educational, social, legislative and legal interests of the Black community in San Diego County.