140 Years of Service
The Bar Association of the City of Richmond, the oldest bar organization in Virginia, continues to expand a great tradition of service to the bench, the bar, and the public in its third century. The Association’s objectives have remained constant since stated by the founders in 1885: to aid in maintaining the honor and dignity of the profession of law, to promote legal science and the administration of justice, and to cultivate social interaction among its members.
Upcoming Events
- Business Law Section Annual Meeting on May 21, 2025 5:30 pm
- Litigation Section Judicial Reception & Annual Meeting on May 21, 2025 6:00 pm
- Bankruptcy Section CLE/Lunch & Annual Meeting on May 27, 2025 12:30 pm
- Corporate Counsel Section Annual Meeting on May 28, 2025 5:30 pm
- 2nd Annual Summer Associate Breakfast on June 5, 2025 8:30 am
1,300+
Members Choose to Belong to the RBA
275+
Organizations Represented
60+
Practice Areas Represented
50+
Opportunities to Connect with Colleagues Each Year
The Richmond Bar in Photos


















