Voluntary membership association - Since 1984, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association (NKBA) has grown in members, projects, and services at an astounding pace. In the process, the NKBA has become an integral part of the Northern Kentucky Community. It is the only local provider of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. Over ninety percent of the attorneys in Northern Kentucky with a Kentucky license belong to the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. The Association provides services to the members, the profession, and the general public