Federal Bar Association

“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.”

“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 strategic framework, adopted in September 2023, 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 framework focuses on 5 areas of focus: membership development and retention; chapter support and development; section and division growth and sustainability; compelling and impactful communications; and impactful advocacy for the federal judicial system and the rule of law.”

“Other professional and payroll processing fees 560,951.”

“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.”