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I am delighted to welcome you to the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. TIPS is the largest national organization in the United States to welcome plaintiff, defense, corporate and in-house counsel, and insurers. Whether you are beginning your career or are an experienced trial lawyer, TIPS has the resources and opportunities to help you succeed in your practice.

The best way to experience all that TIPS has to offer for your client and professional development is to join us at our Fall Meeting at the Royal Sonesta Resort, Kauai, October 16-19, 2024, and the Section Conference at the Capitol Hilton, Washington, D.C., May 7-10, 2025.

TIPS provides the tools and resources for you to grow. Establish yourself as an expert through involvement in one of TIPS’ twenty-nine Committees, gain access to industry leaders from across the nation, experience the ways to build your network for referrals and business generation, and hone your skills by working with world class colleagues. Visit our homepage at ambar.org/tips and be sure to sign in for access to exclusive content, resources, and savings.

Make the Most of Your Section Membership

  • Stay abreast of new developments in the law with complimentary subscriptions to our award-winning magazine, The Brief, our TortSource e-newsletter, and our renowned academic journal, The Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Law Journal. Additionally, receive significant discounts on all TIPS-published books.
  • Join one of our twenty-nine General Committees actively engaged in delivering content relevant to our members' practice areas for free. Committee involvement will significantly enhance your practice through newsletters, webinars, blogs, and connections made with peers through committee and Section meetings. Join a committee today.
  • Discounted registration to our outstanding CLE and national conferences. From Aviation and Space Law to Insurance Coverage Litigation, this year's CLE conferences will include cutting-edge information and engaging networking opportunities. See our Events page for a full list of conferences.
  • Give back to the community by participating in one of our many public service projects.
  • Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with practice-related content

I look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming Section event or meeting. In the meantime, do not hesitate to reach out to TIPS Section staff with any questions.    

Welcome to TIPS!

Christopher Nolan, Chair
ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
Holland & Knight LLP