ABA Member Groups

    Helping to Build the Best Lawyers in the Nation

    Become part of a diverse group of lawyers

    Become part of a practice specific community and gain a more in-depth examination of issues, regulations, and national trends.

    Why Should I Join a Member Group?

    Your career is important, and we want to help you succeed. Top reasons for joining, include:

    Sharpen Your Practice

    Sharpen Your Practice

    Sharpen your expertise with discounted specialty CLE, timely news updates, and award-winning periodicals.

    Connect with Your Colleagues

    Connect with Your Colleagues

    Connect with colleagues through specialty committees, conferences, and online discussions.

    Share Your Knowledge

    Share Your Knowledge

    Share your knowledge through highly visible opportunities to speak and publish in your area of practice.

    Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice
    Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
    Air & Space Law
    Antitrust Law
    Business Law
    Civil Rights & Social Justice
    Communications Law
    Construction Law
    Criminal Justice
    Dispute Resolution
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Entertainment & Sports Industries
    Environment, Energy, & Resources
    Family Law
    Franchising
    Government & Public Sector Lawyers
    Health Law
    Infrastructure & Regulated Industries Section
    Intellectual Property
    International Law
    Judicial Division
    Labor & Employment Law
    Law Practice
    Law Student Division
    Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar
    Litigation
    Public Contract Law
    Real Property, Trust, & Estate Law
    Science & Technology Law
    Senior Lawyers Division
    Solo, Small Firm, & General Practice Division
    State & Local Government Law
    Taxation
    Tort Trial, & Insurance Practice
    Young Lawyers Division

    How to Join a Member Group

    As an ABA Member, you can join as many groups as you find relevant. Update your profile online, or call the ABA Service Center at (800) 285-2221.

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    CLE

    ABA Member Groups offer high-quality CLE in a comprehensive range of relevant topics to benefit every legal professional across the nation.

    We are the premier provider of education and training for construction lawyers -- all geared toward our mission: Building the Best Construction Lawyers.

    William H. Hill

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC

    Practice Specific Information

    Member Groups and their dedicated members author over 1,000 books, periodicals, and newsletters each year; exploring broad areas of practice, specific topics of law, and issues of debate.

    First-rate CLE, informative publications, and substantive committees make membership one of the best investments.

    Tanja L. Thompson

    Partner, Littler Mendelson, PC

    Increase Your Visibility

    Membership elevates your profile by giving you opportunities to author articles for award-winning periodicals and present at premier legal events. Member Groups boast more than 10,520 leadership opportunities to expand your influence in the legal profession.

    I've had the opportunity to meet and get to know practitioners from all over the country and I've been able to speak on panels with some of the top lawyers in my field.

    Melissa Wiley

    Assistant General Counsel, Ernst & Young LLP

    Networking

    Connect with other legal professionals across the country to share information and best practices. Member Groups include more than 3,604 committees that produce valuable resources, newsletters, webinars, teleconferences and so much more!

    The opportunity to network with national experts on cutting edge issues makes membership a true value.

    Tom Bolt

    Managing Attorney, BoltNagi

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    Non-Member Groups

    The following groups include commissions and centers, which tend to focus on social issues, and internal divisions and departments, open to those interested in getting involved with the ABA.