THE MBLA PITCH PROGRAM
From Partnership Track to Partnership Ready
Solo Practitioners bring in more business
Presented by the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
In collaboration with M&T Bank and Legal Innovators
A dynamic, two-day, dual track leadership and advancement initiative designed to equip attorneys on the partnership track and small firms and solo practitioners with the strategy, skills, and relationships needed to advance their careers and businesses to position themselves for success.
WHAT TO EXPECT
PARTNERSHIP TRACK
PITCH YOUR PATH
Share your career trajectory, partnership goals, and vision for your future.
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS CASE
Develop the strategies and skills needed to communicate your value, leadership, and business-development potential.
CONNECT WITH DECISION-MAKERS
Engage directly with legal and business leaders who can provide insight, perspective, and meaningful connections.
SMALL FIRM and SOLO PRACTITIONER TRACK
PITCH YOUR PRACTICE TO BUILD YOUR PRACTICE
Learn strategies for business expansion and growth
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Build relationships with partners,small firm and solo practitioners in the MBLA, other attorneys, and business leaders.
M&T BANK ENGAGEMENT
Gain insight into how financial strategy, client development, and relationship-building can support partnership advancement and long-term professional growth.
MASSACHUSETTS ACADEMY OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS
Discover opportunities for a new network of colleagues in
KICK-OFF EVENT
Join MBLA, M&T Bank, Legal Innovators, and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys as we launch this transformational initiative and bring together attorneys, partners, and business leaders committed to advancing equity, access, and opportunity in the legal profession.
YOUR CAREER. YOUR PITCH. YOUR NEXT LEVEL.
November 5, 2026 at 5:30PM
M&T Bank (485 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA)
Space is limited.
Purpose. Power. Persistence.
