Forums explore and monitor new areas of the law as they develop. Forums are specifically created to further your expertise in exciting new legal areas that are tied to certain industries such as telecommunications, E-commerce, and entertainment. It's easy to become a member of a Forum. First enroll in an ABA Section or Division, then you're eligible to select the Forum of your choice.
Forum Profiles
The Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
Serves as a clearinghouse of information and programs related to affordable housing and community development. We coordinate training programs for lawyers practicing in the field of affordable housing and community development and provide educational programs focusing on new issues and ongoing concerns.
The Forum on Air and Space Law
Focuses on the legal, regulatory, and policy issues that arise in the air and transportation and commercial space industries, including airlines, aerospace manufacturers and service providers, travel distribution companies, travel agencies, tour operators, airports, the financial and insurance communities, and business and general aviation interests.
The Forum on Communication Law
Encourages discussion of legal problems relating to the representation of the telecommunication industry and the print and electronic media. We promote exchange of information and research among practitioners in all areas of the field including newspapers, radio and television broadcasting, cable, magazine and book publishing, and the internet.
The Forum on the Construction Industry
Provides a national opportunity for attorneys serving the construction industry to meet others in the construction field, attend educational sessions, exchange views and become acquainted with others having similar interests.
The Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
Focuses on the education of legal professionals to better serve their clients and to provide up-to-date information on changes in the field of Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law.
The Forum on Franchising
The mission of the forum on Franchising is to be the preeminent forum for the study and discussion of the legal aspects of franchising.
Forums Staff Contacts
Director, Forums Department
Forum on Franchising:
Kelly Rodenberg, CMP
312/988-5794
rodenbek@staff.abanet.org
Assistant Director, Forums Department
Forum on Air and Space Law
Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law:
Dawn Holiday
312/988-5660
holidayd@staff.abanet.org
Forum Manager
Forum on Communications Law
Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries:
Teresa Ucok
312/988-5658
tucok@staff.abanet.org
Forum Manager
Forum on the Construction Industry:
Shannon Harrity
312/988-5579
harritys@staff.abanet.org
Administrative Assistant/Meetings Registrar
Yolanda Stratton
312/988-5580
strattoy@staff.abanet.org
Fax number 312/988-5677
Administrative Assistant/Meetings Registrar
Katie Lawrence
312/988-5678
lawrenka@staff.abanet.org
Fax number 312/988-5677
