Legal risk is not a downstream consequence of a completed regulatory strategy; it is a variable that should shape regulatory decision-making at every stage.

The American Bar Association Commission on Immigration and other immigrant rights organizations have developed new resources to assist individuals and legal service providers across the country in com ...

Across the country, Americans are already casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, exercising a fundamental right that is central to our democracy.

The Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the entity that accredits law schools, had a public meeting with the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality a ...

The American Bar Association will recognize recipients of its Spirit of Excellence Award at the Titans for Change Gala during the 2027 ABA Midyear Meeting in Chicago. The award, presented by the ABA C ...

“Law school is becoming less about learning how to become a lawyer and more about just surviving a frantic sprint to become employed.” That was the message Shikya Harrison, a third-year law student at ...

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2026 — With the November midterm elections approaching, news reports indicate that many voters have raised questions about the process. The American Bar Association is sharing ...

CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 — The American Bar Association mourns the passing of Melissa Hart, a distinguished jurist, educator, public servant and leader whose lifelong commitment to justice, legal ...

Five Ways Lawyers Can Become Industry Thought Leaders by Advising on Alternatives to Guardianship (May 2022) ...

Members of the Accreditation Council and the Managing Director’s office mourn the loss of our friend, colleague, and leader Justice Melissa Hart. Melissa will be remembered for her deep commitment to ...

The 25th annual ABA National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs (ATJ Chairs Meeting) was held on October 7-9, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in downtown Indianapolis, ...