In the Know: Pop Culture, Cannabis & Diversity in the Legal Profession
The Federal Bar Association’s Rising Professionals Symposium February 1-2, 2019 in Las Vegas is a conference overflowing with relevant and…
Litigation Nation: How to Best Think, Argue, and Win
Winning at trial requires implementation of carefully honed skills. If you are a law student, newly admitted attorney or even…
Washington Watch: Court Reform Bills Could Trigger Debate in 2019
The House Judiciary Committee earlier this fall approved three bills that could dramatically affect the work of the federal courts…
President’s Message: Digital Revolution: Evaluating Smart Contracts, Data Breaches & Social Media at the Rising Professionals Symposium
The Federal Bar Association’s Rising Professionals Symposium at the Four Seasons February 1-2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada features leaders…
Looking Ahead
It is with great enthusiasm, energy, and excitement that I begin my term as national president of the Federal Bar…
What Remains: Indian Child Welfare Act Under Fire
A federal judge has declared unconstitutional a 40-year-old law that was passed to protect against the separation of American Indian…
Interview with Lawrence Baca: Fighting for Civil Rights & Justice in Indian Country
“When you walk into federal court as a civil rights lawyer, you tell the judge your name and then you…
The #MeToo Movement in Indian Country
A year after news broke of accusations of sexual harassment and assault against film producer Harvey Weinstein, the aftershocks continue…
Health Issues Impacting Indian Country
Native Americans have some of the worst health disparities compared to any other minority group. For example, they suffer from…
Washington Watch: 2019 Issues Agenda
The Issues Agenda represents the policy blueprint for the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) government relations and advocacy efforts. It is…
President’s Message: Rule of Law
We are a nation of laws where political leaders peacefully transition the power of government, where disputes about elections are…
Runway Ready: Modern Day Challenges in Fashion Shows
From the catwalk to the courtroom, fashion shows are big business and cultivate a kind of creativity and ingenuity that…