The National Black Lawyers is an elite network of legal experts. We select highly successful and influential lawyers with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas.
NBL Founder
Hezekiah Sistrunk, Jr.
Hezekiah is a National Partner and President of The Cochran Firm, founded by the legendary Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. The Cochran Firm is one of the nation’s largest personal injury, medical malpractice and consumer law firms with some of the most aggressive personal injury attorneys, known for their tireless and effective legal representation.
Under his leadership, Beveridge & Diamond has been recognized as an "Environmental Practice Group of the Year" by Law360 for two years in a row, named "Environmental Firm of the Year" by U.S. News-Best Lawyers, ranked Tier 1 nationwide for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation by U.S. News-Best Lawyers, included on the National Law Journal's "Midsize Hot List," and listed among national leaders in environmental practices by Chambers USA Guide to the Legal Profession.
Our standing committees consist of some of the most outstanding, dedicated, and knowledgeable individuals tasked with diversifying the bench, creating and finding opportunities for members to gain CLEs, and assisting members with rising to the next level of their careers through public speaking and networking. Our standing committee is the backbone to the continued success and the shield to protect and nurture future leaders for many years to come.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Leadership Development Committee is focused on educating and assisting members with rising to the next level of their careers. More specifically, this committee leads panels and webinars on how to become rainmakers, equity partners, managing partners, etc.
JUDICIAL AWARENESS
In an effort to increase the diversity of the bench, the Judicial Awareness Committee publicizes judicial vacancies across the country to our members. This committee also works with members to help prepare stellar judicial applications and conduct mock interviews.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
The Leadership Development Committee is focused on educating and assisting members with rising to the next level of their careers. More specifically, this committee leads panels and webinars on how to become rainmakers, equity partners, managing partners, etc.
NETWORKING
The Networking Committee designs social and/or educational events for our members. It partners with sponsors to host free events to enable our members to connect with each other in-person across the country.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The Leadership Development Committee is focused on educating and assisting members with rising to the next level of their careers. More specifically, this committee leads panels and webinars on how to become rainmakers, equity partners, managing partners, etc.
