SAVE THE DATE: ABA Day in Washington 2013, April 16-18, 2013

Join 2012-2013 ABA President Laurel G. Bellows and your fellow state, local and specialty bar leaders for this annual "lobby day" in the nation’s capital! The Executive Branch and the 113th Congress will be considering legislation that directly impacts you, your bar entity, your clients, the legal profession and the administration of justice. Your active participation is vital to our successfully educating the Administration and Congress on issues of importance to lawyers.

ABA Day will be held April 16-18, 2013. You can register now! The National Conference of Bar Presidents, National Association of Bar Executives, the ABA Section Officers Conference and the ABA Young Lawyers Division co-sponsor ABA Day.

It is very important that bar leaders come to Washington. Since we do not have a PAC or organize political efforts, our influence in Washington relies on our professional expertise and our ability to translate legal concepts into personally compelling stories and consequences. The reputation of our work product, our standing in communities nationwide and personal connections to lawmakers collectively provide us an opportunity to meet with lawmakers and their staff on the issues that matter most to us as members of the bar: access to justice, equal justice for all, equality of opportunity and primacy of the rule of law.

In addition, participating in ABA Day is professionally rewarding and fun, an opportunity to meet and make friends and expand your professional network. We have a great line-up of events, including a reception and dinner during which we honor Members of Congress for their contributions to improving the justice system. Events will include shared meals with colleagues and an opportunity to reaffirm your understanding of the selected issues by hearing more about the process of lobbying and lawmaking. We will also provide you resources and materials to help share your personal experiences and successes with friends and colleagues after your return.

The ABA Day lobbying workshop and issues training session (attendance required) begins on Wednesday morning, April 17. Wednesday hill visits follow this session. We start Thursday morning at breakfast to hear inspirational and informative words before returning to the Hill.

The ABA Day website also includes a meeting schedule (check back soon for times and details) and all the information you need to fully participate in ABA Day.

Please contact Ken Goldsmith, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 662-1789 or Alex Kandalaft at (202) 662-1777 for additional information about ABA Day.

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