title: Federal Bar Association
text: The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is the primary voluntary professional organization for private and government lawyers and judges practicing and sitting in federal courts in the United States. Six times a year, the FBA prints The Federal Lawyer, which includes the latest news of interest to the federal legal community. The magazine features articles by attorneys and judges, book reviews, the latest Supreme Court rulings, judicial profiles, and thorough coverage of FBA activities.
  
  Background
  The Federal Bar Association is an income tax exempt (501-C6) organization, founded in 1920. The purpose of the FBA is:
  
  To serve as the national representative of the Federal legal profession; 
  To promote the sound administration of justice; 
  To enhance the professional growth and development of members of the Federal legal profession; 
  To promote high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct in the Federal legal profession; 
  To promote the welfare of attorneys and judges employed by the Government of the United States; 
  To provide meaningful service for the welfare and benefit of the members of the Association; 
  To provide quality education programs to the Federal legal profession and the public; 
  To keep members informed of developments in their respective fields of interest; 
  To keep members informed of the Association's affairs, to encourage their involvement in its activities, and to provide members opportunities to assume leadership roles;
  To promote professional and social interaction among members of the Federal legal profession
  
  Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
  The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code as a (501-C3) organization in 1954. 
  
  The Foundation’s mission is to:
  
   Promote and support legal research and education;
   Advance the science of jurisprudence;
   Facilitate the administration of justice; and
   Foster improvements in the practice of Federal law.
  
  Contributions to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and its restricted funds may be treated as charitable contributions for tax purposes.
  
  Chapters
  The Federal Bar Association has nearly 100 local chapters across the country and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local chapters provide benefits, including:
  
   Networking opportunities with federal judiciary and other practitioners
   More than 700 hours of CLE credit
   Focus on legislative issues at the local, state, and national level
   Leadership opportunities on both the local and national level
   Membership communications such as newsletters and e-communications
  
  Sections
  The FBA has 24 substantive law sections. In addition to networking opportunities, many sections distribute quarterly newsletters providing current information on their particular area of the law.
   Admiralty Law Section
   Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
   Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section
   Banking Law Section
   Bankruptcy Law Section
   Civil Rights Law Section
   Criminal Law Section
   Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section
   Federal Litigation Section
   Government Contracts Section
   Health Law Section
   Immigration Law Section
   Indian Law Section
   Intellectual Property Section
   International Law Section
   Labor & Employment Law Section
   LGBT Law Section
   Qui Tam Section
   Section on Taxation
   Securities Law Section
   Social Security Law Section
   State & Local Government Relations Section
   Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section
   Veterans & Military Law Section
  
  Divisions
  The FBA has 6 career divisions: 
   Corporate and Association Counsel Division
   Federal Career Service Division
   Judiciary Division
   Law Student Division
   Senior Lawyers Division
   Younger Lawyers Division
  
  External links
   http://www.fedbar.org/
  
  References
  
  American bar associations
  Organizations established in 1920
  1920 establishments in the United States
  Lawyers