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    About the Section of Public Contract Law

    We are the leading community of federal, state and local government procurement professionals.

    Our Committees

    Our 20+ practice-specific committees provide access to valuable resources including substantive in-person and virtual meetings, and interactive discussions. They also provide members with unique content development and leadership opportunities. Committee members can connect with lawyers in all practice areas from across the industry to strengthen your network of procurement professionals.

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    Who We Are

    The Section of Public Contract Law is global network of procurement professionals that serves to provide balanced recommendations on procurement policy, provide a forum to engage with colleagues across all segments of the procurement industry, and gain insight into and develop unique perspectives of federal, state and local public contract law. The Section has incredible member benefits including premier publications and unparalleled networking opportunities.

    Our Awards & Initiatives

    The Public Contract Law Section sponsors a collection of awards, initiatives, and scholarships designed to honor procurement professionals and to promote our mission to further the development and improvement of public contract law, including the Alan E. Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award, the PCL Section Fellows' Spirit of Leadership Award, the Allan J. Joseph Excellence in Leadership Award and the Donald McL. Davidson award. We also support the work of up-and-coming professionals through the Section of Public Contract Law Scholarship and the Marilyn Neforas Meeting Scholarship for Young Lawyer Women in Public Contract Law.

    Our Content

    The Public Contract Law Section produces a robust menu of career-enhancing resources. Our articles and programs are developed by practice area experts from across the federal, state and local procurement industry

    In-Depth Analysis

    In-Depth Analysis

    Our unparalleled flagship publications and programming provide you with in-depth and comprehensive analysis of procurement issues.

    Trusted Source

    Trusted Source

    The Public Contract Law Section is a reliable and trustworthy source of information that our members and community count on. We specialize in providing insight resources, analyses and comments that push the industry forward.

    Multiple Perspectives

    Multiple Perspectives

    The Section provides opportunities for all perspectives and backgrounds to discuss and address the challenges facing the bar, creating the opportunity for greater understanding of the complex landscape of public procurement.

    Expertly Crafted

    Expertly Crafted

    Our content is crafted with precision by highly knowledgeable and experienced experts in the fields of public procurement and government contracts to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality.

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    The Procurement Lawyer

    Published quarterly, The Procurement Lawyer provides the latest news on federal, state, and local government procurement and articles that address common issues and challenges facing private sector and government procurement professionals.

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    The Public Contract Law Journal

    Published quarterly, the Public Contract Law Journal is the premier journal in the country dedicated to public contract and grant law and related areas of practice. The PCLJ examines timely legal issues confronting the judiciary, administrative tribunals and the bar and presents the multiplicity of interests and views of the Section’s membership.

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    Events

    Face-to-face and online access to conferences and programs of unparalleled quality, designed to advance your knowledge of developments and issues in procurement law.

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    Books

    Authoritative, practical, and comprehensive books written by leading experts and working committees. Available at a discount to members, these time-saving resources cover a wide array of public contract law subject areas.

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    Our Commitment to Diversity

    The ABA Section of Public Contract Law has a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion. We recognize that the Section’s strength and success are built upon the diversity of our membership. Bringing together diverse skills and perspectives results in an enhanced member experience, improved understanding and better resolutions of issues.

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