Federal Bar Association Raising the Bar to New Heights

The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.

Membership in the FBA gives you access to a network of federal practitioners that reaches all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. Our members include:

Membership in the FBA includes chapter membership, which allows you the opportunity to network and exchange information with federal practitioners in your local area. Chapters also sponsor local continuing legal education programs and bench/bar programs. Many produce newsletters and other benefits developed specifically for local members.

The FBA offers 25 sections and divisions representing substantive law and special areas of practice. Sections and divisions provide quality continuing legal education programs and informative newsletters, keeping members aware of current trends.

The FBA is the foremost voice on behalf of federal practitioners. Whether its working with an oversight agency on new regulations that could impact federal practice or acting as an advocate on a particular initiative — the FBA advances effective practice before the federal bench.

Whether you're just entering federal practice or are a seasoned professional — we've got it covered!

The FBA offers annually more than 700 hours of continuing legal education on the national, regional, and local levels. The FBA's CLE programs provide opportunities for attorneys practicing federal law to enhance their knowledge and skills and fulfill state licensing requirements. A sampling of our conferences at the national level include:

FBA members receive substantial discounts on registration. Questions? Call (703) 682-7000 or e-mail cle@fedbar.org

There are many leadership opportunities available at the local, state, and national level. Your participation as a leader in a national association not only will enhance your membership experience, but will also give you cutting-edge knowledge of current developments in the federal practitioner's arena.

Annual membership dues include a subscription to The Federal Lawyer. Published 10 times per year, this is the only professional magazine dedicated solely to the interests of the federal practitioner. As an extra benefit, The Federal Lawyer provides members with the opportunity to have their own columns, articles, and editorials published. Questions? Call (571) 481-9100 or e-mail tfl@fedbar.org

Other FBA publications include course materials, practice manuals, and historical information in virtually every area of federal law. FBA members receive a 40 percent discount. Questions? Call (571) 481-9100 or e-mail pubs@fedbar.org

List yourself by practice and geographic location on our easy-to-use searchable Web site available to FBA attorneys (annual contract applies – members only). Questions? Call (571) 481-9100 or e-mail membership@fedbar.org

The FBA offers an impressive list of incentive programs, thanks to the FBA's group buying power.

Carry the Federal Bar Association MasterCard® credit card, issued through MBNA America Bank, N. A. The FBA credit card offers unsurpassed benefits including no annual fee, a low introductory annual percentage rate, fraud protection, 24-hour customer satisfaction. Request Yours Today! Call toll-free (866) 438-6262. Use priority code W32P when calling. (TTY users call (800) 833-6262.) There are costs associated with the use of this credit card. For information about the costs, you may contact MBNA America Bank, N.A., by calling (866) 438-6262. TTY users, please call (800) 833-6262. MasterCard is a federally registered service mark of MasterCard International Inc., used pursuant to license. MBNA America and MBNA are service marks of MBNA America Bank, N.A.

LegalSpan is "The Leader in Online Education." FBA has entered into an agreement with LegalSpan to provide online continuing legal education. To earn your CLE online go to the LegalSpan Web site at www.legalspan.com. Click onto CLE Catalogs then click Federal Bar Association. Directions and course selections are listed on this page.

Legal Times, the Washington, D.C.-based weekly newspaper about the practice of law, brings you news of the D.C.-area courts, regulatory agencies, lobbying, legislation, the White House, the Justice Department, and administrative agency decision-making. As an FBA member, you can get a one-year subscription (52 issues) for just $199. For more information about Legal Times, visit www.legaltimes.biz. To start your subscription at the FBA rate, please call (800) 933-4317.

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AVIS, FBA's preferred rental car company, has one of the newest and largest fleets in the car rental industry. AVIS has more than 4,800 convenient rental locations in 140 countries. FBA members can receive up to a 20% discount. To make your reservation call 1-800-698-5685 and give your AWD# A974600. For additional information, visit AVIS online.

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While visiting our Web site be sure to check out our What's Hot Page to discover the latest happenings at the FBA. If you should have any questions please contact the FBA at (571) 481-9100 or via e-mail at membership@fedbar.org.