President’s Message: The Constitution Empowers Us
The Constitution Empowers Us: Federalism and Protecting Civil Rights Through Diffused Government The first constitutional principle of popular sovereignty necessitates…
Founding Fathers’ Message on Unity and Civic Charity Is More Relevant Than Ever
We the People, as judges, lawyers, and engaged citizens, are the guardians of the U.S. Constitution. We must understand, teach,…
The Election Process Continues
On January 6, the Congress will meet in joint session in the House chamber to officially count and validate the…
Washington Watch-The FBA Calls for Beefing Up Judicial Security
The tragic incident involving the murder of the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas and the critical wounding of…
President’s Message: The Constitution Unites Us
The Constitution Unites Us: Popular Sovereignty and Why We Have Government In my Presidential Installation remarks offered on Constitution Day,…
Washington Watch-A Historic First: Consultative Status for the FBA at the United Nations
The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations as well as the centennial of the FBA. This…
President’s Message: We Are the Guardians of the Constitution
We Are the Guardians of the Constitution: Remembering Our Oath and Covenant of Citizenship Federal Bar Association Presidential Installation Ceremony Remarks…
We, The People: Principles of Purpose From President W. West Allen
As a country, we’re in a watershed moment of recalibration, awareness, and appreciation. The Federal Bar Association is committed to…
President’s Message: The Urgent Need for Additional Federal Judgeships
The Urgent Need for Additional Federal Judgeships I was asked to testify on behalf of the FBA before the U.S….
Washington Watch: 2021 FBA Issues Agenda
On June 12, 2020, the FBA board of directors approved the FY 2021 FBA Issues Agenda. The Issues Agenda is…
May It Please the Court: Go Behind the Scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court
“This webinar will be the crème de la crème of Supreme Court advocacy. We have panelists from academia, government, large…
Washington Watch: When Will the Federal Courts Reopen?
The resiliency of the federal courts system has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing positively the federal judiciary’s capacity…