Dominican Bar Association upcoming events

Resilience and Representation: Women in the Legal Profession (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The Dominican Bar Association invites you to attend a panel focused on employment rights and workplace issues affecting women of color. These panelists offer years worth of expertise and career insights through a legal viewpoint on discrimination, harassment, and labor relations.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Littler Mendelson P.C., 900 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022

23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala! (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The 23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala is happening September 25th, 2026!

Join us for a night of culture, inspiration, celebration, and community.

US Legal Immersion Tour 2026 (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Dominican Bar Association presents its USA Legal Immersion Tour 2026, an academic experience designed to provide participants with direct exposure to the United States legal system.

Taking place from October 13–15, 2026, in New York, this program is open to law students in their 3rd or 4th year, attorneys, and law professors in the Dominican Republic.

This tour offers participants the opportunity to:

Visit the United Nations
Participate in rotations through state and federal courts
Visit the New York State Supreme Court and the Capitol in Albany, New York
Engage in networking sessions with legal professionals

The program is designed to:

Understand the differences between the legal systems of the United States and the Dominican Republic
Observe judicial proceedings in real time within a common law system
Learn about corporate and in-house legal practice
Build connections with Dominican-American legal professionals

Registration is open through July 1, 2026. Space is limited.

Please note: Airfare, local transportation, meals, personal expenses, and lodging are not included. The program includes round-trip transportation to Albany, NY.