The Federal Bar Association stands with our members and the broader community of federal government attorneys during this time. Whether you are facing potential separation, have recently been laid off, or are exploring your next professional chapter, you are not alone. This page is designed to serve as a centralized hub of support and resources tailored to your needs. From practical job-search tools to networking opportunities and guidance on navigating the transition from government service to other sectors, we’re here to help by providing the following resources:
FBA CareerCenter:
The FBA offers a CareerCenter link, networked with other associations nationwide. Job-seekers can post their resume for free.
Visit the FBA Career Center to view postings!
Upcoming Webinars:
Check back. We will update this page as events become available.
Past Programs:
The FBA hosted the following programs. Recordings, when available, or links to more information, are posted below. No CLE credit is available from a recorded program posted on this webpage. However, MyLawCLE hosts the sessions, too, and you may receive CLE credits on that platform, if eligible.
- “5 Steps Current or Recently Separated Federal Government Lawyers Can Take Right Now to Prepare for a Job Search”—a timely and actionable session aimed at helping you take confident next steps in your career journey. View Recording!
- Reduction in Force – What Federal Attorneys Need to Know
- Resources to Assist Recently Separated (or Who May Soon be Separated) Federal Government Lawyers
- DC Bar Federal Attorney Career Resource Summit – co-sponsored by the Federal Bar Association
Update your Member Profile:
Help us keep in touch with you. If you are an active member of the FBA, your membership is valid until 9/30/2026. Help us get relevant information to you by updating your contact information. Here are steps to add another email:
- Log into www.fedbar.org
- Click the EDIT CONTACT INFO button
- Scroll down to the My Email Addresses section and click “Add+”
- SAVE
*An email marked as Primary will: receive FBA correspondence, be displayed in the Membership Directory unless marked “unlisted”, and will be the username for login at www.fedbar.org.
FREE! Shared Work Space Available through FormerGov.com
Former Gov Coworking @ Eaton House (12th & K): Starting September 9, every Tuesday from 9 am – 5 pm ET, please join us at a FREE casual coworking space for the former government and military community. Get things done while having positive and helpful interaction with other former govs and the broader community. More information and registration is here: https://tinyurl.com/mvfb4sn6.
FormerGov.com:
The FBA is also collaborating with FormerGov.com (the first directory for former government and military professionals) to provide currently unemployed government workers a FREE year of standard membership (with discount code: FBIMPACTED25), and other FBA members a significant discount on standard and premium membership (using discount code: FEDBARFG25). Former Gov Members need only create a robust profile for the directory, and Former Gov will work to drive in-house counsel, employers, recruiters, conference organizers, media, and others to the site to find you. Former Gov will help FBA members be found by those seeking:
- Employees
- Legal representation
- Consultants
- Board members
- Media sources & interview subjects
- Monitors, arbitrators, and mediators
- Public speakers
- Coaches & trainers
- Professors & adjunct faculty
- Networking partners, mentors and more . . .
If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding FomerGov.com, please feel free to email: contact@formergov.com.
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