[2] The NBA is organized around 26 substantive law sections, 10 divisions, 12 regions, and numerous affiliate chapters throughout the United States and around the world.

The division aims to support the professional development, mentorship, and networking of its members, primarily African-American women lawyers, judges, and law students.

The young Charles Hamilton Houston, future dean of Howard University Law School, also helped with the founding.

"[1] Its members supported litigation that achieved a US Supreme Court ruling that defendants had to be provided with legal counsel.

In 2010, the NBA partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to work toward a complete and accurate count of the nation's population through various outreach activities.