The AAARA is a nationwide associaton of attorneys in the field of adoption law that promotes reform and spreads information about ethical adoption practices.
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
(AAARA)
859 Riverside Drive, #9
Greenwood, IN, 46142-4147
Tel: (317) 407-8422
Email: Info@adoptionART.org
https://adoptionart.org
The AAML is comprised of nearly 1,500 attorneys who represents individuals in all facets of family law.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
(AAML)
330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL, 60611-7621
Tel: (312) 321-5137
Email: office@aaml.org
http://www.aaml.org
The AAJ provides trial attorneys with professional support, information, and networking oppourtunities so they can best represent their clients.
American Association for Justice
(AAJ)
777 6th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC, 20001-3707
Tel: (800) 424-2725
Tel 2: (202) 965-3500
http://www.justice.org
To read member profiles, visit the association’s Web site.
American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys
(AATEELA)
http://www.aateela.org
For information on membership and continuing education, contact
American Bankruptcy Institute
(ABI)
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1583
Tel: (703) 739-0800
Fax: (866) 921-1027
http://www.abi.org
For more information about law education, careers, publications, and job listings, contact
American Bar Association
(ABA)
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL, 60654-4714
Tel: (800) 285-2221
Tel 2: (312) 988-5000
Email: Service@americanbar.org
http://www.americanbar.org
For information on certification for bankruptcy lawyers, contact
American Board of Certification
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1583
Tel: (877) 365-2221
Fax: (319) 365-2222
http://www.abcworld.org
For information about membership and the Journal of the American College of Construction Lawyers, contact
American College of Construction Lawyers
(ACCL)
PO Box 4646
Austin, TX, 78765-4646
Tel: (512) 343-1808
Email: contact@accl.org
http://www.accl.org
This is a professional organization for attorneys, physicians, dentists, health care professionals, administrators, and scientists “concerned with addressing issues that arise at the interface of law and medicine.”
American College of Legal Medicine
515 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL, 60654-4634
Tel: (312) 624-9681
Fax: (312) 670-3646
Email: info@aclm.org
https://www.aclm.org
For information about membership, contact
American College of Real Estate Lawyers
(ACREL)
220 North Market Street, Suite 100
Frederick, MD, 21701-6899
Tel: (301) 816-9811
https://www.acrel.org
For information on union membership, contact
American Federation of Government Employees
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1528
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: Questions@afge.org
http://afge.org
For information on health law, contact
American Health Law Association
(AHLA)
1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 925
Washington, DC, 20005-4863
Tel: (202) 833-1100
https://www.americanhealthlaw.org
For information on immigration law, contact
American Immigration Lawyers Association
(AILA)
1331 G Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20005-3142
Tel: (202) 507-7600
Fax: (202) 783-7853
Email: membership@aila.org
https://www.aila.org
To learn more about intellectual property, visit the AIPLA Web site.
American Intellectual Property Law Association
(AIPLA)
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA, 22202-4154
Tel: (703) 415-0780
Fax: (703) 415-0786
Email: aipla@aipla.org
http://www.aipla.org
For information on AALS members and answers to FAQs about law education, contact
Association of American Law Schools
(AALS)
1614 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009-1001
Tel: (202) 296-8851
Fax: (202) 296-8869
Email: info@aals.org
http://www.aals.org
For information on continuing education, job listings, and details on membership, contact
Association of Corporate Counsel
1001 G Street, NW, Suite 300W
Washington, DC, 20001-4557
Tel: (866) 868-9092
Tel 2: (202) 293-4103
Fax: (202) 293-4701
http://www.acc.com
To learn more about our legal system as it relates to family law, contact
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
6525 Grand Teton Plaza
Madison, WI, 53719-1083
Tel: (608) 664-3750
Email: afcc@afccnet.org
http://www.afccnet.org
For information about the legal profession in Canada, contact
Canadian Bar Association
(CBA)
66 Slater Street, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON, Canada, ON K1P 5H1
Tel: (800) 267-8860
Tel 2: (613) 237-2925
Fax: (613) 237-0185
Email: info@cba.org
http://www.cba.org
For information on publications and membership, contact
Commercial Law League of America
(CLLA)
3005 Tollview Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008-3726
Tel: (312) 240-1400
Email: info@clla.org
http://www.clla.org
The council is “committed to diversifying the legal profession by expanding legal education opportunities to minority, low-income, and disadvantaged groups.” It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The council offers a variety of publications, programs, and other resources for college students who are interested in exploring law careers. Visit its Web site for more information on available programs and applying to law school.
Council on Legal Education Opportunity
(CLEO)
2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 220-41
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5204
Tel: (240) 582-8600
Email: cleo@cleoinc.org
http://cleoinc.org
This organization represents the professional interests of defense attorneys and in-house corporate counsel.
DRI
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1870
Chicago, IL, 60606-5824
Tel: (312) 795-1101
Fax: (312) 795-0749
Email: custservice@dri.org
http://www.dri.org
For more information about public interest law, the Public Defender Corps, career fairs, and job listings, contact
Equal Justice Works
1730 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC, 20036-4511
Tel: (202) 466-3686
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org
The FBA provides support for lawyers and judges involved in federal practice. Visit its Web site to read selected articles from The Federal Lawyer.
Federal Bar Association
(FBA)
4075 Wilson Boulevard, 8th Floor
Arlington, VA, 22203-1797
Tel: (571) 481-9100
Fax: (571) 481-9090
Email: fba@fedbar.org
http://fedbar.org
This is a professional organization for Hispanic lawyers, law students, judges, law professors, and legal assistants. Its foundation offers a Youth Symposium for high school students who are interested in learning about law education and careers.
Hispanic National Bar Association
2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 279
Washington, DC, 20006-1811
Tel: (202) 223-4777
http://www.hnba.com
For information on membership, contact
International Academy of Family Lawyers
(IAFL)
https://www.iafl.com
For more information on intellectual property, contact
International Intellectual Property Alliance
(IIPA)
1000 F Street, NW, Floor 2
Washington, DC, 20004-1512
Tel: (202) 968-4472
Email: info@iipa.org
https://www.iipa.org
This organization of students and lawyers promotes the study and practice of international law. It offers several interesting publications (including the ILSA Guide to International Law Moot Court Competition), information on study abroad programs, and other resources.
International Law Students Association
(ILSA)
701 13th Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC, 20005-3962
Email: jessup@ilsa.org
http://www.ilsa.org
For information on membership and continuing education, contact
International Society of Family Law
http://www.isflhome.org
For information on the Law School Admission Test, choosing and paying for law school, and its law school database, contact
Law School Admission Council
(LSAC)
662 Penn Street
Newtown, PA, 18940-2176
Tel: (800) 336-3982
http://www.lsac.org
The Legal Aid Society was founded in 1876, and is the nation’s “oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent.” Visit its Web site for more information on legal advocacy careers.
Legal Aid Society
Tel: (212) 577-3300
https://www.legalaidnyc.org
For information on diversity issues, job listings, and membership, contact
Minority Corporate Counsel Association
(MCCA)
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20004-2541
Tel: (202) 739-5901
http://www.mcca.com
For information about educational and licensing programs, certification, and paralegal careers, contact
NALA-The Paralegal Association
6450 South Lewis Avenue, Suite 250
Tulsa, OK, 74136-1260
Tel: (918) 587-6828
Fax: (918) 582-6772
Email: nalanet@nala.org
http://www.nala.org
NALS... the association for legal professionals represents paralegals, legal assistants, legal administrators, office managers, lawyers, and other legal professionals. Visit its Web site for information about certification for legal support professionals, careers, and membership for students at the postsecondary level.
NALS...the association for legal professionals
3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN, 46268-3183
Tel: (918) 582-5188
Fax: (918) 582-5907
http://www.nals.org
For information on elder law, continuing education, and membership, contact
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
(NAELA)
Tel: (703) 942-5711
Email: naela@naela.org
http://www.naela.org
To learn more about personal injury law, contact
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20006-1631
Tel: (202) 827-9985
Fax: (208) 275-4248
Email: info@naopia.com
http://www.naopia.com
This is a professional organization for Asian Pacific American lawyers, law students, judges, and law professors. Visit its Web site for information about moot court competitions and scholarships for law students.
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
(NAPABA)
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20006-2846
Tel: (202) 775-9555
Fax: (202) 775-9333
http://www.napaba.org
For information on choosing a law school, law careers, salaries, alternative law careers, and its NALP Directory of Legal Employers, contact
National Association for Law Placement
(NALP)
1220 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC, 20036-2405
Tel: (202) 835-1001
Email: info@nalp.org
http://www.nalp.org
This is a professional organization for attorneys and accredited, nonprofit, degree-granting institutions of higher education. Visit its Web site for information on practice areas, important professional skills, and employment settings.
National Association of College and University Attorneys
(NACUA)
One Dupont Circle, Suite 620
Washington, DC, 20036-1134
Tel: (202) 833-8390
Fax: (202) 296-8379
Email: nacua@nacua.org
http://www.nacua.org
For information on membership and continuing education, contact
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
(NACBA)
4315 50th Street, NW, Suite 100, PMB 7167
Washington, DC, 20016-4369
Tel: (800) 499-9040
Fax: (866) 408-9515
Email: admin@nacba.com
http://www.nacba.org
For information on certification, membership, and The Advocate newsletter, contact
National Association of Counsel for Children
(NACC)
899 North Logan Street, Suite 208
Denver, CO, 80203-3154
Tel: (303) 864-5320
http://www.naccchildlaw.org
This is a professional organization for defense lawyers, including those who practice indigent law. It offers membership for law students and “allied non-lawyers,” and The Champion magazine.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
(NACDL)
1660 L Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036-5603
Tel: (202) 872-8600
Fax: (202) 872-8690
Email: memberservices@nacdl.org
http://www.nacdl.org
For information on patent law, membership, continuing education, and certification, contact
National Association of Patent Practitioners
(NAPP)
701 Exposition Place, Suite 206
Raleigh, NC, 27615-3359
Tel: (919) 230-9635
Email: napp@napp.org
http://www.napp.org
This is a professional organization for female judges, judicial clerks, attorneys, and law students. Male law professionals are also invited to become members. It offers scholarships, internships, and membership for law students.
National Association of Women Judges
(NAWJ)
PO Box 3363
Warrenton, VA, 20188-1963
Tel: (202) 393-0222
http://www.nawj.org
This professional organization for both female and male lawyers offers career development programs for new lawyers, publications, a mentorship program, and membership for law students.
National Association of Women Lawyers
(NAWL)
Tel: (312) 988-6186
Email: nawl@nawl.org
http://nawl.org
This organization represents the professional interests of African-American lawyers. Visit its Web site for information on membership and association events.
National Bar Association
1816 12th Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC, 20009-4422
Tel: (202) 842-3900
Fax: (202) 842-3901
http://www.nationalbar.org
For information on board certification, contact
National Board of Trial Advocacy
(NBTA)
850 Franklin Street, Suite 8
Wrentham, MA, 02093-2406
Tel: (508) 384-6565
Email: info@nbtalawyers.org
http://www.nbtalawyers.org
For information on membership, continuing education, and the American Bankruptcy Law Journal, contact
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
(NCBJ)
136 Everett Road
Albany, NY, 12205-1418
Tel: (949) 497-3673, ext. 1300
Fax: (518) 694-9827
Email: team@ncbj.org
http://www.ncbj.org
For information on juvenile and family courts, contact
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
(NCJFCJ)
PO Box 8970
Reno, NV, 89507-8970
Tel: (775) 507-4777
Email: contactus@ncjfcj.org
http://www.ncjfcj.org
For information on certification and court reporting careers, contact
National Court Reporters Association
(NCRA)
12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 610
Reston, VA, 20191-3492
Tel: (800) 272-6272
Tel 2: (703) 556-6272
Fax: (703) 391-0629
Email: membership@ncra.org
https://www.ncra.org
This is the oldest and largest professional association for prosecutors in the world. Visit its Web site for information on membership, continuing education, and <i>The Prosecutor</i>.
National District Attorneys Association
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 330
Arlington, VA, 22202-4156
Tel: (703) 549-9222
http://www.ndaa.org
For information about certification in elder law, contact
National Elder Law Foundation
(NELF)
6336 North Oracle Road, Suite 326, #136
Tucson, AZ, 85704-5457
Tel: (520) 881-1076
http://www.nelf.org
For information on employment law, membership, and continuing education, contact
National Employment Lawyers Association
(NELA)
1800 Sutter Street, Suite 210
Concord, CA, 94520-2500
Tel: (415) 296-7629
Fax: (866) 593-7521
Email: nelahq@nelahq.org
http://www.nela.org
The NLA is a volunteer organization that helps to support and improve the legal profession and the justice system in the U.S.
National Lawyers Association
(NLA)
PO Box 25362
Kansas City, MO, 64119-0662
Tel: (844) 917-1787
Email: info@nla.org
http://nla.org
The NLG has a mission to unite lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers with the common cause of using law for the people and enacting progressive legal reform at the local, national, and international levels.
National Lawyers Guild
(NLG)
PO Box 1266
New York, NY, 10009-8941
Tel: (212) 679-5100
Email: membership@nlg.org
http://www.nlg.org
This organization is the largest nonprofit membership association for public defenders and other equal-justice professionals. It offers membership for law students and private citizens who share its goals. Visit its Web site for information on membership, careers, Messenger newsletter, and the Directory of Legal Aid & Defender Offices and Resources.
National Legal Aid and Defender Association
(NLADA)
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20006-3406
Tel: (202) 452-0620
Fax: (202) 872-1031
http://www.nlada.org
This is a professional organization for Native American lawyers, law students, judges, law professors, and attorneys who practice American Indian law.
National Native American Bar Association
(NNABA)
PO Box 11145
Tempe, AZ, 85284-0020
Email: info@nativeamericanbar.org
http://www.nativeamericanbar.org
This professional fraternity for law school students is the oldest legal organization in the United States. It “promotes legal ethics and academic distinction in the law schools and the profession at large.”
Phi Delta Phi
PO Box 21359
Charleston, SC, 29413-1359
Tel: (202) 223-6801
Email: info@phideltaphi.org
http://www.phideltaphi.org
For more information on the work of bail bondsmen and links of interest, visit the PBUS Web site.
Professional Bail Agents of the United States
(PBUS)
5717 Red Bug Lake Road, #349
Winter Springs, FL, 32708-4957
Tel: (800) 883-7287
Tel 2: (202) 783-4120
Fax: (202) 783-4125
http://www.pbus.com
This professional organization for law faculty and law school administrators is "committed to advancing teaching excellence, social justice and diversity.” Visit its Web site for more information on earnings for law professors.
Society of American Law Teachers
(SALT)
7214 St. Charles Avenue, Box 902
New Orleans, LA, 70118-3538
Tel: (504) 533-4874
Email: info@saltlaw.org
http://www.saltlaw.org
For information about copyright law, contact
United States Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC, 20559-6000
Tel: (877) 476-0778
Tel 2: (202) 707–3000
http://www.copyright.gov
For information about intellectual property, job opportunities, and press releases, contact the USPTO. Its Web site offers a link designed specifically for creative students interested in invention and includes contest information.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO)
Tel: (800) 786-9199
Tel 2: (571) 272-1000
Email: usptoinfo@uspto.gov
http://www.uspto.gov
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