The American Bar Association is deeply concerned about the increasing use of federal prosecutorial power for apparent partisan political ends. A recent pattern of indictments against elected and appoi ...

Lawyers and law firms across the country will participate in volunteer events Oct. 19-25 as part of the National Celebration of Pro Bono. This year’s theme is "Supporting Communities." “Now more than ...

The American Bar Association will recognize recipients of its Spirit of Excellence Award during the inaugural “Titans for Change Gala: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence, Impact and Pathways to the Pr ...

It is not uncommon among juvenile court proceedings to encounter the term “expungement,” or find an expungement order issued by the court. What does it mean? Here, Teaching Legal Docs will explore an ...

If you are NOT a member of the American Bar Association and looking for older archives, formal opinions issued since 1983 are available for individual purchase via Lexis and Westlaw.

Focuses on federal regulation of futures, swaps, and other derivatives markets. The Committee provides a forum for interaction among practitioners in the area, serves as a source of expertise for the ...

During this month’s World Press Freedom Day events, much of the world’s attention rightly focused on the escalating threats against journalists worldwide. From the rise of artificial intelligence and ...

The ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession has chosen its 2026 Spirit of Excellence Honorees! The recipients will be recognized during the inaugural “Titans for Change Gala: ...

Join the premier forum on environmental, energy, and resources law to access content, networking, leadership opportunities, and more. Take on a leadership role: Serve alongside hundreds of members who ...

June 30, 2023 | The ABA recognizes the rights of individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender as basic human rights. The ABA supports laws, regulations, rules and practices that support ...

Named for the late Jack Nolan, a dedicated and respected Tax Section chair, the distinction is awarded to lawyers who are actively involved in the Section and have shown leadership qualities.

For decades, law firm culture has been defined by long hours and late nights—but a handful of firms are flipping the script. They’ve created a four-day workweek with no cut in pay. It’s a move that ...