Bar Associations

White-collar attorneys see acute changes under Trump administration

Amid a flurry of shifts and shakeups in the U.S. Department of Justice, uncertainty shrouds the future of white-collar enforcement. “This administration is sea changes,” says one expert. “So, all the ways someone who may not be involved in white-collar crime thinks an election may matter, they matter in spades right now.”

Apr 23, 2025 12:45 PM CDT

Long-running Law Day program brings students to Yosemite National Park

For the past 12 years, students in east central California have come together to celebrate Law Day in Yosemite National Park. “It’s really cool to bring them in, show them they’re important, teach them something about civics and let them see the beautiful park,” Douglas Gordon, the co-chair of Yosemite Law Day, says.

Apr 23, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

Conservative group sues ABA over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund program

A group led by a conservative activist has filed a lawsuit alleging that an ABA scholarship program engages in “blatant discrimination” in violation of federal law.

Apr 17, 2025 12:36 PM CDT

ABA Center for Global Programs seeks to pivot, expand work in wake of USAID cuts

To mitigate damages, the Center for Global Programs was forced to lay off 170 staff and close 25 offices worldwide. Only two international offices remain open, in Tunisia and Jordan. The entity is 50% smaller in size than it was in January.

Apr 9, 2025 12:37 PM CDT

ABA Day 2025: Your voice, your advocacy, your impact

ABA Day is more than an event—it is a chance for the legal profession to show its commitment to the communities we serve. Through a dynamic combination of ABA Day in Washington and ABA Day Online, members will advocate for critical legal issues.

Apr 9, 2025 6:00 AM CDT

After Texas chief justice criticizes ABA, state supreme court reconsiders ABA accreditation for law schools

The Texas Supreme Court is inviting comments on a requirement that law grads seeking bar admission in the state must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Apr 8, 2025 3:54 PM CDT

Harvard Law, Duke University fall out of top 5 in latest US News law school rankings

Stanford Law School and Yale Law School tied for first place in rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, the same spot that they occupied in last year’s list.

Apr 8, 2025 9:13 AM CDT

40 years of ABA Techshow: Past chairs reflect on evolution of technology

As the landmark 40th annual ABA Techshow wrapped up in Chicago on Saturday morning, 14 former Techshow chairs reflected on how much technology has changed and evolved over the years—and what’s stayed the same.

Apr 5, 2025 2:15 PM CDT

AI, workplace hacks, smart gadgets and a cooling bed highlighted in ‘60 in 60’ at Techshow

Technology isn’t just transforming the legal world. From your morning routine to your evening unwind, the right gadgets can make life smoother, saner and maybe even a little more fun.

Apr 5, 2025 1:45 PM CDT

Lawyers have to level up skills in the age of generative AI

Back when using technology meant using tools to correct grammar and spelling or automate documents, lawyers didn’t need much training. But that’s no longer the case—not with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence, a helpful but tricky tool that has the potential to serve up information that sounds plausible but might not be accurate.

Apr 5, 2025 9:15 AM CDT

Techshow spotlights new AI-enabled toys, gadgets for lawyers, including desktop robot pet

It may feel like artificial intelligence has taken over this year’s ABA Techshow. It turns out that Techshow isn’t the only big expo where that is the case.

Apr 4, 2025 3:16 PM CDT

Attendees talk new tools, old concerns at this year’s Techshow

At the 40th annual ABA Techshow taking place this year at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, there were more than 80 scheduled speakers, dozens of sessions and a gigantic space filled to the brim with incredibly eager vendors.

Apr 4, 2025 11:30 AM CDT

Using generative artificial intelligence? Ethics guidance is available

Jennifer Wondracek, a professor of legal research and writing at the Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, spoke Thursday during an ABA Techshow 2025 program titled, “Ethical Panel Considerations for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence.” She and her co-panelists shared their approaches to using generative artificial intelligence in legal practice, as well as potential risks to keep in mind.

Apr 4, 2025 9:15 AM CDT

California still considering its options to remedy the flubbed bar exam

Updated: The State Bar of California’s board of trustees decided April 2 to hold off approving provisional licensing for February bar exam participants while it considers other options.

Apr 3, 2025 4:23 PM CDT

Cory Doctorow laments platform decay, profit-hungry tech companies in ABA Techshow keynote

As legal tech vendors mingled and showcased their products, Cory Doctorow stood steps away, delivering a scathing critique of technology. “What’s going on here is emblematic of ‘enshitification,’ the decay of platforms,” Doctorow said. Initially, tech platforms are created to be good to their users, or else no one would use them, he said. They suck you in, Doctorow said.

Apr 3, 2025 3:54 PM CDT