In steadfast support of its members and the legal profession at large, the American Bar Association continues its efforts to combat industry-chilling attacks on the profession, asking a federal court ...

The American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the argument that Executive Order 14,160 violates the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th ...

The American Bar Association Family Law Section has released a new book, “Family Lawyer as Peacemaker,” a pioneering work by Forrest S. Mosten and Lara Traum that redefines the role of the family ...

An associate justice on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, a family law advocate and a veteran appellate lawyer will receive the American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Ide ...

The recent remarks by the president of the United States, leveling personal criticisms against members of the U.S. Supreme Court, are not acceptable and cross a dangerous line that threatens the safet ...

The 2026 White Collar Crime Institute, will feature in-depth exploration of cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, money laundering, international law and other pressing legal, and ethical issues impacting ...

(a) A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the ...

Public notice of sanctions, specific remedial action, probation, withdrawal of approval, and significant noncompliance with one or more Standards under Rule 11(a)(4). Rule 51 of the ABA Standards and ...

Along with its policy initiatives, we actively engage in outreach to the judiciary, government attorney offices, law schools, minority bar associations, small and mid-size law firms, and in-house ...

[1] A prosecutor has the responsibility of a minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate. This responsibility carries with it specific obligations to see that the defendant is accorded ...

Professors once disparaged AI for research; employers now demand “prompt fluency.” Yesterday’s contraband was suddenly the office essential. The conversion felt less like progress than betrayal.