Federal Bar Association

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The Federal Bar Association is the primary voluntary professional organization for private and government lawyers and judges practicing and sitting in federal courts in the United States.

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 affairs of the Association, 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