At their 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala on May 9, 2019, the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys honored Ebony Thompson for her leadership in the community. The theme of the gala was "Growing a New Generation of Leaders," and the event included a keynote address by Alicia L. Wilson, Esq., Senior Vice President of Impact Investments and Senior Legal Counsel to Port Covington Impact Investments, LLC.
The Alliance of Black Women Attorneys promotes its members' professional growth, raises awareness of the challenges unique to African American women attorneys, liaises with members of the Maryland Bar, and provides community service designed to enhance the public's view of the legal profession.