During ABA Day Online, have your voice heard on Capitol Hill from home
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When it comes to shaping policy and defending justice, lawyers have a powerful voice—but only if it’s heard. That’s why the American Bar Association is expanding its reach through ABA Day Online, a flagship digital advocacy event happening on April 9, which brings legal professionals across the country together in one coordinated, impactful moment.
ABA Day Online is not an alternative to advocacy in Washington—it is a central pillar of it. This digital broadcast kicks off the nationwide advocacy movement for the association, connecting lawyers in every corner of the country with policy briefings, messages from bipartisan members of Congress, expert panels, training sessions, and culminates with chances to advocate on the issues in real time through our Congressional Messaging Portal. It’s designed to empower every legal professional to play an active role in shaping justice from wherever they are.
Send the ABA Day 2025 Advocacy Letter to your members of Congress.
What to Expect on April 9
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET, the ABA Day Online broadcast will feature:
- Remarks from members of Congress who are leading the issues being advocated on this year, including legal aid funding and judicial security.
- Keynote speakers who bring compelling perspectives on the role of the legal profession in civic life.
- Training sessions on effective digital advocacy and how to engage with policymakers in your district.
- Issue spotlights featuring experts and advocates discussing the ABA’s primary legislative priorities.
- Champion highlights that recognize outstanding grassroots legal advocates.
- Breakout sessions hosted by ABA Sections, Divisions, and Forums for targeted advocacy on additional issues.
With content curated to be engaging, informative, and inspiring, ABA Day Online aims to both educate and activate participants. It’s advocacy in real time—and it matters.
Why ABA Day Online Matters
Congressional offices don’t just respond to policy papers and in-person meetings. They respond to volume and visibility. ABA Day Online gives advocates a high-profile, high-impact way to participate in a national dialogue, amplifying the work of their peers on Capitol Hill and reinforcing the ABA’s message through thousands of digital actions.
From sending emails and social posts to participating in online breakouts, ABA Day Online empowers legal professionals to make their voices heard with just a few clicks. With coordinated messages, tools, and training provided, participating is as easy as showing up and logging in.
Whether you’re a first-time advocate or a seasoned policy veteran, ABA Day Online is your platform to engage directly with Congress, support your profession, and stand up for justice.
How to Participate
Register now to be part of ABA Day Online and receive updates, tools and links to participate in breakout events hosted by Sections and Divisions. Then, mark your calendar for April 9 at noon ET and be ready to take action.
You don’t need a plane ticket to make an impact in Washington. You just need an internet connection and the will to stand up for justice.
Join us. Advocate from anywhere. Make it count.
Learn more and register at: ambar.org/abaday.
See also:
ABA Day 2025: Advocacy for every lawyer, everywhere
This column is written by the ABA Governmental Affairs Office and discusses advocacy efforts by the ABA relating to issues being addressed by Congress and the executive branch of the U.S. government.
