The Federal Bar Association is the primary voluntary professional organization for private and government lawyers and judges practicing and sitting in federal courts in the United States. Ten times a year, The Association prints The Federal Lawyer, which includes the latest news of interest to the federal legal community. The magazine features articles by attorneys and judges, book reviews, the latest Supreme Court rulings, judicial profiles, and thorough coverage of FBA activities.
The Federal Bar Association is an income tax exempt (501-C6) organization, founded in 1920. The purpose of the FBA is:
To serve as the national representative of the Federal legal profession;To promote the sound administration of justice;To enhance the professional growth and development of members of the Federal legal profession;To promote high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct in the Federal legal profession;To promote the welfare of attorneys and judges employed by the Government of the United States;To provide meaningful service for the welfare and benefit of the members of the Association;To provide quality education programs to the Federal legal profession and the public;To keep members informed of developments in their respective fields of interest;To keep members informed of the affairs of the Association, to encourage their involvement in its activities, and to provide members opportunities to assume leadership roles;To promote professional and social interaction among members of the Federal legal professionThe Foundation of the Federal Bar Association holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code as a (501-C3) organization in 1954.
The Foundation’s mission is to:
Promote and support legal research and education;Advance the science of jurisprudence;Facilitate the administration of justice;and Foster improvements in the practice of Federal law.Contributions to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and its restricted funds may be treated charitable contributions for tax purposes.
The Federal Bar Association has nearly 100 local chapters across the country and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local chapters provide benefits, including:
Networking opportunities with federal judiciary and other practitionersMore than 700 hours of CLE creditFocus on legislative issues at the local, state, and national levelLeadership opportunities on both the local and national levelMembership communications such as newsletters and e-communicationsThe FBA has 23 substantive law sections. In addition to networking opportunities, many sections distribute quarterly newsletters providing current information on their particular area of the law.
Admiralty Law SectionAlternative Dispute Resolution SectionAntitrust & Trade Regulation SectionBanking Law SectionBankruptcy Law SectionCivil Rights Law SectionCriminal Law SectionEnvironment, Energy & Natural Resources SectionFederal Litigation SectionGovernment Contracts SectionHealth Law SectionImmigration Law SectionIndian Law SectionIntellectual Property SectionInternational Law SectionLabor & Employment Law SectionQui Tam SectionSection on TaxationSecurities Law SectionSocial Security Law SectionState & Local Government Relations SectionTransportation & Transportation Security Law SectionVeterans & Military Law SectionThe FBA has 6 career divisions:
Corporate and Association Counsel DivisionFederal Career Service DivisionJudiciary DivisionLaw Student DivisionSenior Lawyers DivisionYounger Lawyers Division