Arab American attorneys from across the United States are pleased to announce the formation and launch of the National Arab American Bar Association (NAABA). NAABA is the first national legal association formed of Arab American attorneys dedicated to the advancement of Arab American legal professionals and service to the broader Arab American community.

NAABA is a non-partisan, non-religious professional organization that seeks to foster connections among Arab American lawyers, judges, and law students. NAABA also seeks to promote professional growth and advancement of Arab American legal professionals. NAABA further seeks to cultivate an understanding of the legal challenges facing Arab Americans while serving these communities. NAABA’s mission has become even more important as Arab Americans are increasingly subject to discrimination, dehumanization, and hate crimes throughout the country.

In August 2023, NAABA’s bylaws were approved and its first elections held soon thereafter.

• NAABA is pleased to announce the election of its first Officers:
• Rami Jabara (TX), President
• Sandra Frantzen (IL/AZ), Vice President
• Hannah Sweiss (CA), Recording Secretary
• Hoda Rifai-Bashjawish (NY/NJ), Corresponding Secretary
• Ramy Aqel (NY), Treasurer

Members of the Board of Directors include: Sarah Abraham (CA), Samah Abukhodeir (FL), Ramie Al-Tawil (FL), Donna Haddad (IL), Peter Farah (OH), Soujoud Hamade (MI), Mary Hershewe (CO), Margaret Lowrey (DC), Jose Leon (FL), Fadel Nabilsi (MI), Ramie Shalabi (SC), Houeida Saad (DC), Lulu Seikaly (TX), Neda Shaheen (DC), Ryan Suto (DC), Nura Yanaki (IL), Michael Zogby (NJ).

NAABA will be holding its first public launch event on April 25, 2024, in recognition of Arab American Heritage Month. Be sure to follow NAABA on LinkedIn for registration and updates. To learn more about NAABA and its board, visit us at: www.arabambar.org. To become a member, sign up at NAABA's website. For Inquiries, please contact: info@arabambar.org