The ABA Section of State and Local Government Law is the premier association for lawyers involved in urban, state, and local government law and policy.
Lawyers representing countless government agencies from across the country turn to the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law to access the latest expert information on issues that relate to their practice and share ideas and best practices with colleagues. With so many of your peers in one place, you're never alone.
Is this Section right for me?
The ABA Section of State and Local Government Law encompasses many practice areas:
- Administrative Law
- Condemnation
- Environmental Law
- Government Liability
- Government Operations
- Homeland Security
- Housing and Urban Development
- Land Use
- Municipal Bond Practice
- Public Contract Law
- Public Education
- Public Finance
- Public Utility Law
- Regulatory Practice
- Zoning
What are the benefits of membership?
- State & Local Law News is a quarterly newsletter distributed to members that provides current events information in the areas of election law, homeland security, and school violence.
- The Urban Lawyer is a quarterly journal containing substantive articles about issues such as eminent domain, workplace violence, and arbitrage.
- Committee membership provides opportunities for professional interaction among members and helps members educate themselves and others about the specific topic. Active participation in committees is not required to receive committee information.
- Targeted education can be obtained through discounted CLE, books, and other publications.
- Discuss specific topics with other lawyers in your field through discussion groups, networking, and meetings.
How do I join?
Tap into the knowledge of your urban, state, and local government colleagues from across the country -- Join the Section of State and Local Government Law today.
To join over the telephone or speak with a representative, please call 1-800-285-ABA1 (1-800-285-2221), or join online. ABA lawyer and associate members can join for $40, while ABA law student members are free.
If you are a government lawyer, judge, or provide legal services, you and your colleagues may be eligible for a significant group discount. For more information, please contact Sarah Garrison, Manager of the ABA Group Program, at GarrisoS@staff.abanet.org.
