The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 19,000 members—including 2,000 federal judges—its members run the gamut of federal practice, from small to large firms, corporations and federal agencies. The FBA serves as the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.
Joining the FBA entitles you to membership within the national organization as well as within the Oregon FBA chapter. Members receive a host of special benefits designed to uphold the mission of the FBA and support each member’s career within the federal legal system.
Networking and Leadership
The FBA is large enough to have an impact on the federal legal profession, but small enough to provide opportunities for networking and leadership. The FBA is governed by a 15-member, elected, Board of Directors and numerous volunteer members.
- More than 100 chapters across all federal circuits
- 24 practice area sections
- 6 career divisions
- Volunteer leadership opportunities within each chapter, section, and division
The Oregon chapter of the FBA is governed by a Board of Directors, which facilitates multiple committees dedicated to providing services and benefits to FBA members.
Education
The FBA offers more than 700 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) at both the national and local level throughout the year.
- Discounted registration for 10+ National CLE conferences
- Complimentary access to monthly CLE webinars*
In addition to CLE resources provided by the national FBA, the Oregon FBA provides local CLE events and resources on a variety of topics for its members. Information about upcoming CLE events is shared with members via email, and can be found here.
Publications and Communication
As part of your membership, you will receive and have access to:
- The Federal Lawyer magazine
- Biweekly eNewsletter
- Section, division, and chapter newsletters
- Judicial Profiles
FBA members receive priority consideration by the Editorial Board for publishing content in The Federal Lawyer magazine. Members can also author blog posts for the FBA blog.
Members of the Oregon Chapter of the FBA will also receive copies of the local chapter newsletter, For the District of Oregon, three times a year in the Spring, Summer, and Winter. Members are encouraged to submit articles, proposals, and ideas for publication in the newsletter.
Legal Career Center
The Legal Career Center is an online resource for both employers looking to hire and job seekers looking for a position within the federal legal community. Employers have the option of posting jobs available to the FBA Legal Career Center only, or to the Legal Job Exchange Network that reaches thousands of potential candidates through the network of partner job boards. Job seekers have free access and can use the Legal Career Center to post resumes, search for jobs, and prepare for interviews, as they launch their careers.
Partner Organization Discounts
The FBA has curated partnerships to deliver products and services to members. Current partnerships include:
- 8am™ LawPay—Streamlined billing platform
- ALPS—Law firm insurance carrier
- SoFi—Student loan refinancing