Balch BLOCC

BIPOC Lawyers Opportunities, Culture & Connection (BLOCC)

Balch BLOCC actively supports Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) lawyers through monthly meetings that aim to foster professional development and cross-office mentorship.  BLOCC also highlights the unique challenges facing racially and ethnically diverse communities and promotes increasing and retaining the number of racially and ethnically diverse groups within the firm and throughout the legal profession. 

Through this initiative, BLOCC has hosted numerous recruiting activities and events. Just of these few initiatives include networking and roundtable sessions at Alabama, Cumberland, Howard, Mississippi College, University of Mississippi, Stillman College, Vanderbilt, and Washington University; panel sessions as part of the National Black Pre-Law Conference and the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit; and, presentations for the Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (SRBLSA).

 

Allison Payne
Being a minority in the legal profession can be lonely and isolating at times. For that reason, it is essential for me to have a sense of community, and most importantly, to feel like a part of that community. BLOCC affinity group provides that sense of community for me. It allows me space to be my authentic self and also serves as a sounding board as I find my way in my legal journey. My experience at Balch is enhanced because of BLOCC affinity group and I am forever grateful for its existence.
Attorney
Jackson, MS
Meet Allison
Andre Mahone
Balch BLOCC is just one of the many ways that Balch reinforces the growth and development of diverse groups. Our inclusive culture ensures the firm is poised to best serve our clients and communities. I’m proud to be a member of a firm that does more than simply saying the “right” thing.
Attorney
Jacksonville, FL
Meet Andre
Chris Caudill
To me, Balch BLOCC is all about visibility, awareness, and progress. For younger lawyers like myself, Balch BLOCC serves as a network for opportunity, support, and advancement. It not only recognizes different perspectives and opinions but truly welcomes and values them.
Attorney
Houston, TX
Meet Chris
Christina Nuñez
I am a proud Latina whose culture instilled the values of strength, passion and hard work. Firms like Balch recognize the significance of expanding Hispanic presence in the legal field.
Attorney
Jackson, MS
Meet Christina
Ian Burt
The BLOCC affinity group gives lawyers like me a place to discuss issues that affect lawyers of color, provides a place to find mentorship, and supports our shared goal of diversifying the legal profession.
Attorney
Birmingham, AL
Meet Ian

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