Serving the federal practitioner and the federal judiciary since 1920.
Thank you for joining the Federal Bar Association! From K Street to Main Street, from the public sector to private practice, from the bench to the bar… the FBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 19,000 members—including over 2,000 federal judges—our members run the gamut of federal practice, from small to large firms, corporations and federal agencies.
Founded in 1920, the Federal Bar Association has offered its members valuable opportunities to enrich their careers and connect with peers for over one hundred years. Read more below to see why the FBA is: For a career; for a lifetime…
Membership matters because the FBA:
- organizes events for judges and attorneys to network within their local Chapter, practice area Sections, or career-focused Division
- delivers accredited continuing education with leading national conferences and webinars*
- gives members a chance to give back to the community
- takes a nonpartisan position to advocate on federal issues that impact the practice of federal lawyers and the courts
- provides leadership opportunities at the local and national level
- offers professional resources such as the Legal Career Center
Individuals join the Federal Bar Association for any number of reasons – to stay in touch with colleagues and judges, to keep current with the issues, to enhance their leadership skills… whatever the reason, you belong at the FBA.
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*This is subject to MCLE requirements for your state. Please note that some states do not approve distance learning credits.