ABOUT MBK | MSK

Our Mission

My Brother's Keeper | My Sister's Keeper fosters a sense of community among Black attorneys (and their allies) by providing inclusive access, trust, honesty, investment, respect, confidentiality, and accountability.

Members engage in open and authentic conversations, share knowledge, and build relationships to support each other's personal and professional growth, as well as to positively impact Black legal and compliance professionals (and their allies).

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AUTHENTICITY

INSIGHTS

RELATIONSHIPS

Our Values

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    Connection

    Giving people first-time access to one another and access to people they may have never had an opportunity to meet otherwise.

  • Two people shaking hands in a modern office, cityscape view, with a model of a building and four small potted plants on the table. Two people are clapping in the background.

    Trust Building

    Understanding the urgency of our situation and starting each relationship with a rebuttable presumption of trust, which is foundational for building meaningful relationships.

  • Man in a black blazer speaking into a microphone during a panel discussion or conference, seated among other professionally dressed audience members.

    Vulnerability

    Taking off our masks and sharing our vulnerabilities to create an environment that promotes collective and individual authenticity-based well-being.

  • A woman with black hair smiling and showing a fist pump gesture during a meeting, with her colleagues raising their fists in a gesture of victory at a conference table.

    Encouragement

    Encouragement plays a crucial role in boosting confidence, fostering resilience, and motivating individuals to overcome challenges, ultimately contributing to their career and personal success.

  • Five diverse people smiling and giving thumbs-up in an office, standing in front of a wooden shelving unit.

    Positivity and Empathy

    Maintaining a positive group dynamic of empathy that does not tolerate looking down on one another or disrespect.

  • Two people sitting outdoors, smiling and talking, holding sandwiches wrapped in foil, with orange juice and salads visible. They are dressed professionally and appear to be enjoying a lunch break.

    Loyalty

    Ensuring that shared experiences remain within the "circle of trust," and that repeating personal stories and opinions of others is not acceptable.

BE EACH OTHER'S KEEPER