The Mecklenburg County Bar is the essential ally and advocate of all members of the legal profession; it is the voice of and for all members of the profession and its primary purpose is to serve its members; it is the premier provider of personal and professional development and support to all members of the legal profession; it promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, promotes equality in the legal profession and is devoted to the elimination of discrimination; the MCB is a leading edge organization committed to enhancing the professional and commercial interests of a diverse membership and to protecting the independence of the judiciary and the Bar.

The Mecklenburg County Bar is a professional, voluntary organization which was formed in 1912. Today, the Association represents over 9,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Mecklenburg County. Approximately two-thirds of all practicing lawyers in Mecklenburg County belong to the MCB.

The Association advances its objectives through the work of its Sections, Committees and Task Forces at both the National and Branch levels.