On First Impressions and Second Chances
This article was originally published in the Winter 2026 issue of The Federal Lawyer. By Zach Ludens I am going…
SCOTUS Vacates Capital Defendant’s Conviction in Glossip v. Oklahoma Finding that the State’s Failure to Correct Its Star Witness’s False Testimony Denied Due Process
Contributed by Angela Reaney In Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264 (1959), the United States Supreme Court held that due…
President’s Message: Lucky Number 78
Dear Members: The theme for this issue is International Law. Therefore, I thought it fitting to discuss the very quality…
The Federal Lawyer’s Guide to Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest are one of the trickiest ethical challenges federal lawyers face. No matter your practice area, conflicts can…
The Untapped Potential of Part-time, Evening Division J.D. Candidates
This essay is the Third Place Winner of the annual Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Young Member…
Cybersecurity Challenges for Federal Attorneys and Judges
Cyber threats are not unique to our legal and judicial systems. Corporations, governments, healthcare institutions–really all aspects of modern life–are…
Take Advantage of FBA Professional Development Opportunities
Whether you’re just getting started in your law career or have decades of experience, it’s a good idea to adopt…
The Case for Socioeconomic-Based Affirmative Action
This essay is the Second Place Winner of the annual Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Young Member…
Our Year in Review
Dear FBA Community, As we reflect on the past year, each of the Board of Directors—myself included—is filled with gratitude….
The Lasting Benefits of Experiential Learning in Law Schools
At Sidebar column from the Fall 2024 issue of The Federal Lawyer magazine After graduating from law school, I…
Immigration Law Firm Partners With LawPay to Boost Client Satisfaction
Author: Sammi Jones is the Senior Content Writer and Editor for LawPay, the top-rated legal payment processing solution. She is…
Working Abroad
At Sidebar column from the Spring 2024 issue of The Federal Lawyer Many American lawyers1 dream of working abroad. Some…