The Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is one of the oldest chapters in the association. Originally chartered in August 1937, the Los Angeles Chapter covers the Los Angeles division of the Central District of California. The chapter's geographic boundaries are Ventura and Los Angeles counties. With more than 600 members, the Los Angeles Chapter is the largest chapter in the Ninth Circuit. Members come from private practice, government agencies, military branches, local law schools and local courts. The chapter is committed to meeting the needs of the federal practitioner through luncheons, CLE programs and social events.