The Bar is governed by the regulations

The Bahamas Bar Association is governed by the regulations set out in the Legal Professional Act. The Bahamas Bar Council is the body that ensures that the Bar Association meets these obligations.

The Bar Council is made up of 10 attorneys:

  • Five members of the Bar Association, elected by the membership,
  • One member of the Bar Association selected by the Attorney General
  • The four Officers of the Bar

The Officers of the Bar have dual responsibility as members of the Bar Council and in their respective posts. Officers are also elected by the members of the Bahamas Bar Association. Elections are held each June and Officers hold their position for two years.

Currently, the Officers are:

  • Kahlil Parker KC, President
  • Jacy Whittaker, Vice-President
  • Cheryl Bazard, Treasurer
  • Tara Rolle-Knowles, Honorary Secretary
  • Kelli K. A. Ingraham, Three Year Council Member
  • Krysta M. Moxey, One Year Council Member
  • Samuel Campbell Jr., One Year Council Member
  • Glenda M. Roker, One Year Council Member

Use our membership directory to search all current members of the Bahamas Bar Association.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Bar Council or the Bahamas Bar Association, contact us.

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Kahlil D. Parker KC
President of The Bahamas Bar Association

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