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    Division Membership

    Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division

    Division Membership

    GPSLD provides publications, programming, and services designed for the unique needs of government lawyers; advocates for policies such as loan forgiveness that benefit public lawyers; promotes professionalism; and recognizes excellence within the public sector.

    Join the Division

    ABA lawyer and affiliated members can join GPSLD for $60. Law students can join for free. Start enjoying GPSLD benefits today!

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    The Value of a GPSLD Membership

    GPSLD is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills and resources to stay on top of current public sector developments.

    Be an author

    Be an author

    Be an author for a GPSLD periodical. GPSLD's magazine and newsletter examines issues such as government attorney-client privilege, law school loan repayment assistance programs, the hiring of private outside counsel, politically motivated dismissals, transitioning to private practice and more. Promote your brand and expertise as a GPSLD author!

    Be a Speaker/Panelist at GPSLD events

    Be a Speaker/Panelist at GPSLD events

    Be a Speaker/Panelist at GPSLD events, including our nationally acclaimed CLE programs on ethics, FOIA, deposition skills, and many more courses designed specifically for government lawyers. Share your knowledge with colleagues!

    Attend curated networking events

    Attend curated networking events

    Attend curated networking events in select cities including personal introductions to GPSLD public lawyer leaders in a large variety of legal fields. Make important contacts (and friends) from across the country!

    Organize a law school program

    Organize a law school program

    Organize a law school program - work with GPSLD staff and government lawyers in your area to present a public lawyer career program. Give back to the legal community while expanding your network!

    Be a GPSLD Fellow

    Be a GPSLD Fellow

    Be a GPSLD Fellow – volunteer remotely on GPSLD projects such as collecting government lawyer salary data or creating practice pointers. Show potential employers all you do for the profession!

    Serve on a GPSLD committee

    Serve on a GPSLD committee

    Serve on a GPSLD committee that recognizes outstanding government lawyers or advocates for loan forgiveness and helps save legal aid. Be an activist!

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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.

    Through my involvement with the Division, I traveled across the country attending events, CLEs and other programs. The opportunity to meet public lawyers from different states who held positions similar to mine was always such a benefit.

    Maureen Essex

    U.S. District Court CJA Coordinating Attorney, Baltimore, MD

    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.

    The Division provides a wealth of opportunities for those who wish to increase their writing portfolio. Whether it's the newsletter, the magazine, or the blog, members can find chances to publish anything from long form articles to short write-ups.

    Timothy L. Nemechek

    Administrative Law Judge, Denver, CO

    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 have had the good fortune to be on the faculty for numerous CLE programs – both live and distance – sponsored by the Division. Nothing hones your understanding of a subject matter better than being asked to speak on a program.

    Paula Frederick

    General Counsel, State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta, GA

    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!

    One of the easiest (and most fun ways) to get involved in the Division is to host a public lawyer career program at a law school in your area. The students are always eager to learn about careers in the public sector. I find it very rewarding.

    Darcee Siegel

    Former North Miami Beach City Attorney, Bal Harbour, FL

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    Each One Reach One Initiative

    ABA President Turner is asking for your help to engage other lawyers in the Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division (GPSLD). If each GPSLD member reaches one other person within their network, we could double our community in the profession. Ask someone in your network to join GPSLD today using ambar.org/EachOneABA

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    Events and CLE

    Upcoming Division Events

    Resources

    Members Only Resources

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    Additional Resources

    Member Discounts

    As an ABA member, earn rewards and save on products and services you need, from brands you trust.