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The Washington Bar Association (WBA) is a voluntary bar association located in the Washington, District of Columbia area, whose members are predominantly African-American attorneys. The Washington Bar Association was founded in 1925 by a group of prominent African-American attorneys, including Charles Hamilton Houston, George E.C. Hayes, and J. Franklin Wilson.〔"(WBA Founders )'". Washington Bar Association. Retrieved 2011-09-04.〕 The WBA was created simultaneously with the National Bar Association, and is an affiliate chapter of the NBA.〔"(History and Mission )". Washington Bar Association. Retrieved 2011-09-04.〕 The WBA works to advance Houstonian jurisprudence, defined as “Social change through application of laws governing equal rights, due process, and other legal principles." 〔 The organization serves to protect and advance the interests of its members and of all African-Americans as they navigate a social and judicial system in which disparate treatment of minorities continues to occur.〔 In 1975, the WBA established the tradition of awarding the Houston Medallion of Merit to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to Charles Hamilton Houston's ideals and jurisprudence. This award is presented at the WBA’s annual Law Day Gala. 〔"(The Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion of Merit )". Washington Bar Association. Retrieved 2011-09-04.〕 == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Washington Bar Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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