Dominican Bar Association upcoming events

DBA Judiciary Night: An Evening with the Bench (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The Dominican Bar Association presents Judiciary Night, designed to foster connection between legal professionals and the bench. The event on Tuesday, May 19th will acknowledge the newly elected, newly appointed, and re-elected judges.

Tours are scheduled for 5:15 PM and 5:45 PM, only registered guests will receive a link to choose from the two tour times. Slots are first come, first serve.

⚖️ Celebrate the Judiciary: Honoring new and sitting judges from local, federal, and state courts.

⚖️ Network: Fostering mutual respect, and strengthen the professional relationship between litigators and the judiciary outside the courtroom.

⚖️ Professional Development/Education: Join a private tour of the courthouse to learn about the history of the courthouse.

⚖️ Community Building: Reaffirming the collaborative spirit of the legal Latino community.

Fortaleciendo Nuestros Futuros: Financial Literacy for Legal Professionals (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The Dominican Bar Association invites you to attend a financial literacy panel focused on practical insights for budgeting, managing personal finances, and building long-term financial stability as you progress in your legal career.

This session is designed to equip law students and practicing attorneys with the tools to make informed financial decisions.

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Popular Bank - 14th Street Branch | 43 West 14th St New York, NY 10011

Dominicana Week 2026 (July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Dominican Bar Association invites you to attend our annual trip to Dominican Republic for Dominicana Week 2026 ✨

Join us in the Dominican Republic for our signature annual experience, where we bring together attorneys, institutions, companies, and key entities to strengthen meaningful connections and reinforce the bridge between the Dominican Republic and New York.

Hosted by the Dominican Bar Association, this week is dedicated to collaboration, growth, and advancing our shared professional community. More information and prices to come, RSVP for interest in attending.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: Dominican Republic

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.