Pro Bono

Service Opportunities for Tide of Retirees

Go online now and get involved in the ABA’s Second Season program

Apr 2, 2007 6:09 AM CDT

Retired, Then Re-Energized

Retirement used to be life’s denouement just before that final final scene. But with baby boomers retiring ever earlier, retirement has become synonymous with having the freedom to find something more fulfilling to do. And for an increasing number of retired lawyers and judges, retirement means having the freedom to…

Apr 1, 2007 12:34 PM CDT

The Youngest Clients

Lawyers are becoming more assertive in advocating directly for children in court proceedings

Apr 1, 2007 12:14 PM CDT

Many Happy Returns

Creating a nonprofit helps others–and doesn’t hurt business, either

Apr 1, 2007 11:52 AM CDT

American Lawyers Serve Abroad

The ABA is making a difference in more than 40 nations around the world

Mar 18, 2007 11:55 AM CDT

Power Walking, Power Talking

ABA president keeps up the pace to advance signature projects

Mar 9, 2007 7:48 AM CST

The Ultimate Time-Money Trade-off

Associates tell us they’d take a pay cut to work less. Smart deal or impossible dream?

Feb 21, 2007 8:41 AM CST

Our Serving Profession

ABA Addresses the Nation’s Legal Needs Through Public Information and Volunteers

Dec 25, 2006 8:37 AM CST

Investing In Success

Citigroup Is Sending its New Lawyers to Law Firms to Earn Experience

Dec 25, 2006 7:21 AM CST

Telling It to the Judge

A Good Story Is the Best Vehicle for Showing the Strengths of Your Case

Nov 24, 2006 12:39 PM CST

Asylum Ordeals

Some Immigrants Are ‘Ground to Bits’ in a System That Leaves Immigration Judges Impatient, Appellate Courts Irritated and Lawyers Frustrated

Nov 24, 2006 11:59 AM CST

No Vacation for Greco

In Honolulu, Outgoing ABA President Wraps Up Busy Year

Oct 24, 2006 11:21 AM CDT

Whence the wind?

Pronunciation: ‘dol-drmz.’ etymology: probably akin to Old English. 1. A spell of listlessness or despondency. 2. A part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls and light, shifting winds. 3. A state or period of inactivity, stagnation or slump.

Sep 24, 2006 8:52 AM CDT

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems

It’s Not Easy to Get Clients Who Receive Large Sums to Accept Financial Advice

Sep 24, 2006 8:44 AM CDT

Stressing Yourself Sick

The japanese have a word for sudden death from overwork: karoshi.

Sep 24, 2006 8:06 AM CDT