Lawyers Associated for Justice, Service, Professionalism, Education and Leadership for our Members and our Community. Lawyers associated for justice, service, professionalism, education and leadership for our members and our community. The mission of the MBF is to increase the public's understanding of the legal system, to promote civic education, public participation and respect for the law, to improve the quality and administration of the legal system, and to support programs and projects related to the MBF's purpose. The MBF has established two dedicated funds: the Civic Education Fund (formerly the MBA 100th Anniversary Community Gift Fund) and Multnomah CourtCare.