Happy 100th Birthday, FBA!!

It’s official – the Federal Bar Association is 100 years old! 100 years ago today, on January 5th, 1920, a group of federal lawyers met at the US Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. and elected James W. Witten as the first president of the newly formed Federal Bar Association. The association had 438 founding members, and annual dues were $2.

Can you imagine if they could see us now? 20,000 members strong, nearly 100 geographical chapters around the US states and territories, sections and divisions dedicated to almost every relevant topic, advocacy efforts that have defined the industry…

We want to take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate with you this momentous occasion! Here’s how: FIRST, we have a gift for you: a brand new Federal Bar Association website with improved navigation and an enhanced user experience. Check it out and let us know what you think!

SECOND, do you have a gift for the FBA? If so, we’re accepting birthday gifts throughout the year from both individuals and businesses. Help us reach our goal of $100,000 to support the future of the bar and the bench.

THIRD, gather with your friends and colleagues! Join us in Washington, D.C. in March for our Grand Gala, or if you can’t make it – host a celebration in your own backyard. Download our toolkit for tips on creating a successful event.

LASTLY, celebrate today by sharing this great news with your network through social media and/or a champagne toast at your local joint. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate today – after all, our Centennial only comes once a century.

We’re so thankful for the members, leaders, volunteers, supporters, and advocates who have helped the FBA get where we are today. Today we celebrate YOU. We can’t wait to see what the next 100 years holds!