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    Center for Bar Leadership

    The Center for Bar Leadership helps build the capacity of the organized bar. We are state, local and special-focus bars’ primary connection to the ABA, and provide outstanding programs and time-saving resources for bar leaders.

    2025 ABA Bar Leadership Institute

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    Bar News and Critical Issues

    The center’s publications and social media channels highlight important news and trends impacting the organized bar.

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    2024 Bar Benchmarks
    Learn about the membership, administration, and governance structures of over 110 state and local bars

    Bar World Basics
    A high-level overview of the bar community.

    Bar Leadership Institute
    Learn more about the meeting often called "the best thing the ABA does."

    Bar Leader Weekly
    Stay informed with our weekly email newsletter highlighting news and key issues in the legal profession.

    State and Local Bars: Disability and DEI Groups Directory
    Find information about committees, sections, etc. that focus on disabled attorneys, disability law, mental health law, and diversity in general or specific to women, LGBTQ+ people, and marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

    LinkedIn
    Follow the CBL LinkedIn page for must the most up to date information, articles, and tips for bar leaders

    Bar Leader Archives
    Search our archives for past Bar Leader articles on bar trends and information

    What We Do

    Clearinghouse & Policy Library

    Through its information clearinghouse and policy library, the center shares best practices, policies and other key governing and administrative information.

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    Leadership Development

    The Center for Bar Leadership is committed to developing courageous and collaborative bars leaders throughout the United States and abroad. Here’s how we do it.

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    Consulting & Advisory Services

    Trained facilitators with extensive bar expertise assist organizations with strategic planning, board development, membership surveys and succession planning.

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    Support Programs and Resources for Bar Leaders

    Your tax-deductible donation contributes directly to the center’s program and scholarship funds.

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    About the Center

    The Standing Committee on Bar Leadership and the Center for Bar Leadership help your bar reach its goals. We are your connection to the ABA, with outstanding programs and resources for bar leaders.

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    2024-25 ABA Standing Committee on Bar Leadership

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