Standing Committees

The FBA is committed to providing opportunities that foster engagement and connection for our national membership. One pathway to connecting and networking with members from across the country is volunteering to serve on an FBA committee. You are encouraged to consider serving on one of the many FBA committees that are charged with fulfilling our mission and providing benefits to our members and the public they serve. Each national president is responsible for appointing members to FBA committees, although the number of appointments is limited.

Appointments to the following committees will be made for the upcoming bar year:

• Audit Committee, which is responsible for securing and reviewing an independent audit.
• Awards Committees, which are responsible for recognizing high achievement in chapter activity, newsletters, and individual service.
• Civics, Service and Outreach Committee, which is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and assisting the efforts to serve and support the communities in which members practice including coordinating civics efforts among FBA entities, members of the judiciary and other civics organizations.
• Committee on Advancing the Legal Profession, which is responsible for coordinating and advancing initiatives that support the growth and development of the legal profession, with particulr attention to fostering a sense of belonging, through the implementation of policies or action plans adopted by the Board of Directors;
• Constitution and Bylaws Committee, which is responsible for considering and reporting on proposed changes to the FBA’s Constitution and Bylaws.
• Editorial Board, which is responsible for developing and publishing The Federal Lawyer and developing content for digital communication channels.
• Government Relations Committee, which is responsible for coordinating and advancing the FBA’s issues agenda in implementation of policies adopted by the Board of Directors.
• Membership Committee, which is responsible for developing and implementing the association’s annual membership recruitment and retention program and promoting best practices for membership engagement.
• Professional Development Committee, which oversees and coordinates programming designed to enhance the members’ professional knowledge, competence, and skill and develops continuing legal education on recurring topics of interest, including professionalism, ethics, and wellness.
• Sections and Divisions Council, which is responsible to coordinate, assist, and supervise the efforts of Sections and Divisions of the association.

As a volunteer, you will be expected to actively participate in conference calls and meetings, assist with projects related to the committee’s charge, remain a member of the association in good standing, and act as a champion for the FBA in the federal legal community. Most appointments are for a two-year term.