The Jamaican Bar Association

About The Jamaican Bar Association

The Jamaican Bar Association was formed on the 16th January 1973. It is a voluntary organisation comprised of Attorneys-at-Law called to the Jamaican Bar. The objectives of the Jamaican Bar Association are to:
- Strive for the maintenance and strengthening of the Rule of Law and Human Rights;
- Protect the independence of Judges and Attorneys-at-Law;
- Work towards law reform and the improvement of our legal system;
- Offer service to our system of justice and to those in need or our aid and protection;
- Foster basic and continuing legal education; and
- Promote the integrity and good name of the legal profession in Jamaica.

Membership is voluntary and as at April 2013, there were over 1,000 members.

The Association is not a regulatory or disciplinary body. It has no power to hear complaints against Attorneys, even if they are members of the Association.

ADMINISTRATION
The Association is administered by a Council comprising a President, Vice- President, Immediate Past President (where appropriate) and twenty (20) Council members. The Executive of Council comprises the President, The Vice-President, The Hon. Treasurer, The Hon. Secretary, The Assistant Treasurer and the Assistant Secretary. The three (3) Regional Bar Associations may have one observer each on Council.

The Executive – 2014-2015
Mr. Donovan C. Walker - President
Mrs. Sherry-Ann McGregor – Vice-President
Mr. Ian Wilkinson, Q.C. – Immediate Past President
Ms. Althea McBean – Secretary
Mr. Maurice Manning – Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Jacqueline Cummings - Treasurer
Mrs. Daniella Gentles Silvera – Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Sandra Tapper – General Manager