Federal Bar Association

“The amendments relating to FBA's governance structure relate to the following topics:(1) reduced size of and more inclusive eligibilty for the Board of Directors, (2) reduced number of the Circuits for the Vice Presidents, (3) limited and clarified governing role of the National Council, (4) the manner of voting for the Foundation and FBBC, and (5) provision for virtual meetings of the National Council. The amendments relating to the nominations and elections process relate to the following topics: (1) revising the composition of the Nominations and Elections Committee, (2) providing a mechanism for the Nominations and Elections Committee to address withdrawal of candidacy by a slated nominee, (3) eliminating write-in candidate provisions, (4) amending dates within FBA's election cycle calendar, and (5) converting the position of ABA Delegate from an elected officer of FBA to an ex officio position.”

“The Federal Bar Association is a membership organization. The Association has a National Council that represents the membership.”

“Per the FBA Constitution and bylaws, each member, except law student and foreign associates, in good standing is eligible to vote for the President-Elect, Treasurer, and three director seats. The election is conducted electronically each year.”

“Constitutional changes are approved by the National Council and submitted to membership for final approval. Bylaw changes are approved by the Board of Directors.”

“An independent, outside CPA firm prepares the Form 990. The 990 was reviewed by management and reviewed by the Board of Directors electronically.”

“An annual conflict of interest questionnaire is completed by members of the board. If a conflict arises during the year, members of the board inform management.”

“The Board President, President-Elect, and Treasurer conduct the review of the Executive Director's performance and determine discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The officers seek input from the Board of Directors as a whole. After complete review, the officers present their findings and recommendations to the board for final review and approval.”

“The Association's governing documents and financial statements are available at its headquarters.”

“justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary and the public they serve. The FBA supports the full and equal access to, and participation by, all individuals in the Association, the legal profession, and the justice system regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other unique attribute. The FBA recognizes that achieving diversity in the legal profession requires the Association's continued effort and commitment. The FBA is committed to diversity throughout the Association. The FBA is guided by a four-year strategic plan, adopted in September 2019, that articulates objectives that are consistent with the FBA's commitment to serving as a nonpartisan catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as between the private and public sectors. The strategic plan focuses on three specific objectives for lasting impact: design a sustaining financial model that will support the FBA's future relevance, strengthen recognition of the FBA as the advocate for the federal judiciary and as the premier bar for federal practitioners, and modernize the FBA's governance structure to ensure meaningful and inclusive leadership opportunities.”

“The Association's Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with prior years.”