Broward County Bar Association

What Broward County Bar Association does

The Broward County Bar Association (BCBA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) voluntary professional association founded in 1925 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It serves approximately 4,000 attorney members across Broward County and is the largest voluntary bar association in South Florida. The organization delivers a layered suite of membership services including tiered annual memberships ($0 for first-year attorneys and law students up to $195 for attorneys with 5+ years of Florida Bar experience), a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) that connects the public with member attorneys, over 160 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and events annually, the monthly Barrister print publication, an online job board, the Lamar Warren Law Library, and a Young Lawyers Section (YLS) for attorneys under 36 or in their first five years of practice.

BCBA's product surface also includes more than 20 practice sections (Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration, etc.), 20+ professional committees (Hispanic Lawyers, Mental Health & Wellness, Veterans, Women in Leadership, Technology), the Broward Bar Buzz video podcast, and member discount programs with Office Depot, Quest Workspaces, Cigna, Fit Food Fresh, and other service providers. Underlying technology consists of a standard website (browardbar.org) with member portal, online membership application, event calendar, and member directory; no proprietary AI, ML, or platform technology is disclosed.

The business model is subscription-driven: annual membership dues at multiple tiers form the core revenue base, supplemented by LRS panel fees ($150 per panel), section memberships ($10-$20/year), directory advertising ($50 + $10/category), event and CLE fees, and annual sponsorships from law firms. BCBA operates with a lean 5-person staff and a single Fort Lauderdale office, reflecting the efficient-scale economics typical of a mature voluntary association. As a 501(c)(6), the organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and an Executive Director (Braulio Rosa), with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Broward County Bar Association

Legal name

Broward County Bar Association

Website

https://browardbar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Broward County Bar Association is a 501(c)(6) voluntary professional association founded in 1925 that serves approximately 4,000 attorneys and judges in Broward County, Florida, through tiered memberships, CLE programs, a Lawyer Referral Service, and member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Legal professional association
• Attorney membership services
• Continuing legal education
• Lawyer referral services
• Bar association networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues at various tiers based on career stage and practice type. Tiers range from free for first-year Florida Bar members and law students to $195/year for attorneys with 5+ years experience.
2. Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) Fees: LRS annual membership fee of $150 for up to five panels, with special contingency fee panels (personal injury, etc.) at $100 each. Generates referral-based revenue connecting public with member attorneys.
3. Section Membership Fees: Additional revenue from specialized practice section memberships at $10-20/year for areas such as Admiralty/Maritime Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, and various geographic sections.
4. Directory Advertising: Featured member directory advertising at $50 + $10/category per year, providing enhanced visibility for attorneys on the BCBA website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Broward County Bar Association is a not-for-profit voluntary bar association serving nearly 4,000 attorneys, judges, paralegals, and law students in Broward County, Florida. Its core offerings include tiered membership services (annual dues ranging from free to $195), a Lawyer Referral Service connecting the public with member attorneys, over 160 annual Continuing Legal Education programs, the monthly Barrister publication, and a Job Board. Founded in 1925, BCBA also provides professional networking events, judicial luncheons, practice-specific sections, the Young Lawyers Section for early-career attorneys, and member discount programs.

Product overview

Broward County Bar Association is THE LARGEST and most innovative voluntary bar association in South Florida, approaching 4,000 Members. It operates as a not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 to foster courtesy, ethics, and professionalism among Broward County lawyers. The BCBA offers a comprehensive suite of member services centered around membership programs (with multiple tiers), a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), over 160 annual CLE programs, the monthly Barrister publication, a Job Board, access to the Lamar Warren Law Library, and a Young Lawyers Section for attorneys under 36. The organization also provides member discount programs through partnerships with Office Depot, Quest Workspaces, and other service providers, plus health insurance benefits. The BCBA maintains over 20 professional committees and practice sections covering diverse legal specialties, and engages members through the Broward Bar Buzz podcast and an extensive calendar of networking and professional development events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Lawyers Section (YLS): A subdivision of BCBA dedicated to stimulating interest among attorneys under age 36 or in their first 5 years of practice.

Products and services

• Membership Services
• Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs
• Young Lawyers Section (YLS)
• Barrister Publication
• Lamar Warren Law Library
• Job Board
• Health Insurance Benefits Program
• Practice and Geographic Sections
• Featured Member Directory Advertising

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 160 events and seminars annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Office DepotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership providing BCBA members with up to 80% off preferred products, 15% off 3,000 commonly used products, reduced pricing on 15,000+ products, free next-day delivery on orders $50+, and discounted copy and print services at 1,100 stores nationwide.
• Quest WorkspacescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides BCBA members with complimentary office space (2 hours/day at Fort Lauderdale and Plantation locations), free dedicated offices, up to 2 months free on turnkey private offices, 5 free conference room hours, 50% off virtual office packages, and office hour packages starting at $10/hour.
• FHE HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored the Healthy Lawyering Tips program, providing mental health and wellness resources including videos on grief, loneliness, self-care, and tips for lawyers.
• Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCBA encourages members to perform 20 hours of pro bono services for Coast to Coast Legal Aid (CCLA) and accept donations of $350+. BCBA members can volunteer or contribute through the membership application.
• Legal Aid Service of Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCBA partners with Legal Aid Service of Broward County's Broward Lawyers Care (BLC) pro bono project, encouraging members to commit 20 hours of pro bono services or contribute $350.
• Jet Gift BasketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBCBA members receive 20% off gift baskets using promo code BCBA20 at jetgiftbaskets.com.
• ExecSocksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly sock subscription service with BCBA member discount of 25% off, starting at $7.50/month for one pair using promo code BCBA25.
• Fit Food FreshminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrepared meal service with BCBA members receiving up to $3 off each meal, bringing base rate from $13 to $10 per meal with no minimum order.
• TechnoLawyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree one-year TechnoLawyer Archive subscription (normally $100) for BCBA members, providing access to law office management, marketing, legal technology, and litigation practice articles.
• Dave Knows Health LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance benefit program broker offering average savings of 30% off current premiums, year-round enrollment, supplemental products including dental, vision, GAP, and short-term insurance.
• CIGNAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider through the BCBA Member Insurance Benefit Programs, offering PPO network plans for members and their families/employees.
• Collaborative Family Law Professionals of South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing resources on collaborative family law, linked from BCBA public and attorney resources sections.
• 17th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono CommitteescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYLS serves as liaison with pro bono committees and legal aid organizations for volunteer initiatives and community service programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Florida Bar: Mandatory statewide bar for all Florida-licensed attorneys, providing discipline, regulation, and statewide CLE. Not a direct competitor for voluntary membership but defines the regulatory and CLE environment in which BCBA operates.
• American Bar Association: National voluntary professional association offering membership, CLE, publications, and sections to U.S. attorneys. Operates at a national scale overlapping with BCBA's member benefits and programming categories.

Direct peers

• Houston Bar Association: Voluntary bar association serving the Houston legal community with comparable membership tiers, CLE, Lawyer Referral Service, and community programs. Directly mirrors BCBA's structure and offering.
• Los Angeles County Bar Association: Large voluntary county bar association in Los Angeles providing membership tiers, sections, Lawyer Referral Service, and CLE. Closely mirrors BCBA's product mix at greater scale.
• Chicago Bar Association: Voluntary metropolitan bar association offering membership, CLE, referral services, and section programming. Functionally similar to BCBA in member services and revenue model.
• New York County Lawyers' Association: Voluntary county-level bar association in Manhattan offering membership, CLE, publications, and pro bono programs. Closest U.S. functional analog to BCBA at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Orange County Bar Association (Florida): Voluntary county bar serving Orlando-area attorneys with comparable membership, CLE, and referral offerings. Operates in a different Florida geography with a similar operating model.
• Palm Beach County Bar Association: Voluntary county bar association serving Palm Beach County attorneys with parallel membership tiers, sections, CLE programming, and Lawyer Referral Service. Closest geographic peer to BCBA in South Florida.
• Miami-Dade County Bar Association: Direct voluntary county bar association serving the Miami-Dade legal community with similar membership, CLE, and referral services. Operates in an adjacent Florida geography rather than directly competing with BCBA in Broward.
• Hillsborough County Bar Association: Voluntary bar association serving Tampa-area lawyers with parallel member services, sections, and CLE programming. Another Florida regional peer with the same business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Broward_Bar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BrowardBarAssoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/browardcountybarassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broward-county-bar-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/browardbar

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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