Benefits of Membership
The Allen County Bar Association endeavors to support and enhance the
practice of law in Allen County. When you belong to the ACBA, you have
the force of nearly 700 lawyers and paralegals behind you.
Education
Your legal education continues even after you pass the bar exam. Keeping up
with changes in the law and trends in the practice is vital. Every year the ACBA
offers dozens of continuing education programs, from small programs open only to
section members to all day events with nationally known speakers. Whether you are
a new attorney Members receive advance notice of programs and discounts for the
association’s CLE programs.
Opportunities to Expand Your Practice
Whether you are a solo practitioner opening a new office or an experienced
attorney in a large firm, knowing the right people will help your career. The
ACBA is the place to make connections with other members of the legal community
who can help you serve your clients better and develop your practice. Association
activities offer numerous opportunities to meet other attorneys in private,
corporate and non-profit practice and to build new relationships. Make yourself
known by writing an article for one of the association’s newsletters or being a
speaker at a continuing education program. Become a member of some of our nearly
thirty committees and sections. Join the Lawyer Referral Service to have
prescreened potential clients referred to you. Whether it is a continuing
education luncheon, summertime gathering in the courtyard, or committee
meetings, the ACBA offers numerous ways to connect with other members.
Community Involvement
ACBA members are noted for being actively involved in the community, both
through association activities and independently. The association offers
numerous ways for members to enhance the lives of others through
service, including presentations to schools and other organizations, free
legal advice by telephone on Tuesday evenings, Family Fun Day during the
Three Rivers Festival, and the Volunteer Lawyer Program.
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