The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted more than 50 policy matters, including one on law firm intimidation, several on immigration enforcement and detention, and resolutions on ...

In a speech at the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, ABA President-elect Michelle Behnke underscored the association’s mission and commitment to defend liberty and pursue justice. “Because when we have a ...

The American Bar Association will redouble its efforts to defend liberty and pursue justice to advance the rule of law, said Wisconsin attorney Michelle Behnke, who became ABA president today at the ...

In an address at the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, ABA President William R. Bay said the association will "never surrender in the fight for the rule of law and due process." In the face of relentless ...

On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” (“the Order”). Although civil commitment traditionally falls within the ...

Reasonable communication between the lawyer and the client is necessary for the client effectively to participate in the representation.

Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state's website. Lawyers provide information and basic legal advice without any ...

This segment of the ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law's Estate Planning Info & FAQs covers the probate process.

The American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division will present its Solo and Small Firm Awards at its annual awards luncheon during the ABA Annual Meeting on Friday, Aug. 8, a ...

The Project remembers Ronald J. Tabak, our former steering committee board member. Mr. Tabak made a remarkable impact at the ABA and in the lives of the clients and colleagues he worked with and ...

CHICAGO, July 29, 2025 — The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has posted its 2025 On the Rise — Top 40 Young Lawyers honorees. The annual On the Rise —Top 40 Young Lawyers Awards ...

CHR promotes and protects human rights worldwide — mobilizing lawyers to help threatened advocates; rallying thought leaders on vital issues; and holding abusive governments accountable.