Former Presidents
The MLS is headed by the Chairperson who is commonly referred to as the President. Since 1994, the MLS has had 19 Presidents all of whom are males. The MLS is yet to register a female president. The following are the past Presidents of the MLS since 1994:
- Burton Mhango – 2019-2021
- Alfred Majamanda – 2018
- Mwiza Nkhata – 2018
- Khumbo Bonzoe Soko – 2017
- John Suzi-Banda – 2015-2016
- Judge Mandala Mambulasa – 2013-2015
- John-Gift Mwakhwawa – 2010-2012
- Samuel Batson Tembenu, SC – 2008-2009
- Mavuto Helbert Hara – 2006-2007
- Arthur Alick Msowoya – 2005
- Charles Mhango – 2004 – 2005
- Ralph Kasambara, SC – 2003
- Justice of Appeal John Katsala – 2002 -2003
- Judge Masauko Msungama – 2001
- Meyer Chisanga, SC – 2000-2001
- Judge Maxon Mbendera – 1999-2000
- James Naphambo – 1994-1997