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CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN

BAR FOUNDATION

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF) is Fellows Program
the charitable fundraising arm of the CMBA. It raises critical The CMBF Fellows program offers the opportunity for
dollars for the association’s nationally recognized Lawyers individuals, firms and organizations to make leadership level
Giving Back public outreach and pro bono legal service contributions to the Foundation. Fellow nominations are received
programs. Each year, nearly 1,000 attorneys support these and reviewed by the CMBF Fellows Committee and approved by
programs with volunteer service. The programs supported the CMBF and CMBA Board of Directors.
by the Bar Foundation change individual lives in a way that
positively impacts the community. Fellows are members of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar
Association who have contributed significantly to the
The Bar Foundation funds outreach programs that are organized advancement of justice in the greater Cleveland community,
who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and
primarily under the Justice For All and Diversity & Inclusion professionalism, and if lawyers, have been admitted to practice
umbrellas of the CMBA. These wide-ranging and innovative for ten years or more.
programs currently include: The 3Rs – Rights, Responsibilities,
Realities; Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program; Pledges
Cleveland Mock Trial and Ohio Mock Trial Competitions; Pro Fellows pledge specified amounts to be paid over a period of up
Se Divorce Clinics; Reach Out: Legal Assistance for Nonprofits; to ten years.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Law Day; Louis Stokes Scholars
Program; Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy; Endowment Support
and The Legal Clinics at the Cleveland Metropolitan School Fellow contributions are directed to the CMBF Endowment and
District.
provide the backbone of future support and sustainability for the
The CMBF raises funds through a variety of programs including many Lawyers Giving Back programs of the CMBA supported by
Foundation grants.
annual special events — Rock the Foundation, Halloween Run
for Justice and Franklin A. Polk Public Servant Merit Awards Recognition
Luncheon; annual dues check-off and other donations; the Fellows are recognized in a variety of ways. Fellows are listed
Fellows Program; Legacy Fellows (planned giving); and United in CMBA and CMBF publications, the CMBA website and
Way designations. on the donor wall or television screen display in the CMBA
offices. Fellows are invited to a number of unique special events
Schedule of Special Events in 2018 –19: throughout the year, including the annual 3Rs Volunteer/Fellows
Halloween Run for Justice – October 27 Reception in June.
Rock the Foundation – February 9

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