The American Bar Association
Our mission is to serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.
The American Bar Association is #ForAll
The American Bar Association works tirelessly to uphold the ideals of liberty and justice #forall.
Provide benefits, programs and services which promote members’ professional growth and quality of life.
Advocate for the Profession
Promote the best quality legal education, promote competence, ethical conduct and professionalism, and promote pro bono and public service by the legal profession.
Founded in 1878, the ABA is committed to advancing the rule of law across the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, law school accreditation, model ethics codes and more.
1921
ABA Standards for Legal Education
The ABA adopts standards for legal education, which leads, in 1952, to law school accreditation.
1957
ABA President Charles Rhyne Envisions National Law Day
At Rhyne’s urging, President Eisenhower proclaims first national Law Day for May 1, 1958.
1974
ABA Key in Creating Legal Services Corporation
The ABA is instrumental in passage of federal legislation to create the Legal Services Corporation.
1990
Advancing Rule of Law Around the World
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the ABA establishes what will become the Rule of Law Initiative.
2015
First African-American Woman President.
Paulette Brown of New Jersey becomes the first African-American woman to serve as president of the ABA.
2022
Deborah Enix-Ross Serves as ABA President
DEC
19
EVENTS | WEBINAR
Right on The Money: Fee Agreements and Ethical Payment Strategies to Get What You’ve Earned [CC]
CLE 60 MINS
This webinar features experienced Ethics Counsel, Mary Grace Guzman (CA) and Aria Eee (ME) discussing Model Rules 1.2 and 1.5 as well as tips and strategies to ensure attorneys get paid for the work…
DEC
19
EVENTS | WEBINAR
U.S. Data Privacy Law Changes and Preparation [CC]
CLE 60 MINS
This program will help you understand ways in which your clients or organization can ensure compliance with the new/updated privacy laws within the U.S., as well as provide insight into how to proact…
DEC
20
EVENTS | WEBINAR
PFAS Litigation and Regulation – Past, Present, and Future [CC]
CLE 60 MINS
Litigation and regulation trends concerning PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – are expanding in an unprecedented manner. This webinar will cover the history of manufacturing and use of PFAS c…
DEC
20
EVENTS | WEBINAR
Tax Planning to Reduce Tears Over Crypto Losses
CLE 95 MINS
An expert panel will address what to do about 2022 cryptocurrency losses.
DEC
28
EVENTS | WEBINAR
I Didn’t Know That! Little Known Facts and Common Misperceptions About Ethics [CC]
CLE 60 MINS
There is conduct lawyers commonly assume or believe is ethical that is actually not, and other ethics traps that frequently trip up lawyers because they just don’t know about them.
JAN
05-07
EVENTS | IN-PERSON
Banking Law Committee Meeting
CLE
The Meeting will provide key insights on the latest developments in banking law from regulators and leading industry professionals.
JAN
05
EVENTS | WEBINAR
OMG: I Have a Matter in Bankruptcy Court! A Bankruptcy Basics Webinar [CC]
CLE 90 MINS
Bankruptcy Court is unfamiliar to many practitioners, but they may have a client that needs them to appear in that court. This program will cover the basics of practice in the bankruptcy court, inclu…
JAN
10
EVENTS | WEBINAR
Lawyer Leadership Mastermind Series: What’s the Secret? Retaining Employees Through Challenging Times
60 MINS
It is difficult to retain top talent even in the best of times. This year we have been through so much change: talent wars, the “Great Resignation”, return (or not) to the office, etc.
JAN
10
EVENTS | WEBINAR
ERISA Preemption & Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
CLE 90 MINS
Practical Application of the Dobbs Decision in Benefit Plan Design Join us for a lively discussion on the practical application of ERISA preemption of applicable civil and criminal penalties under st…
Source: American Bar Association
https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/
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