Tag:American Bar Association

ABA Ethics Committee Explains Lawyers’ Obligations When Advising Organizations

The ABA’s ethics committee issued Opinion 514 on Jan. 8, addressing model professional Rules 1.1, 1.13(f), 1.4, 2.1, 4.1 and 4.3.

ABA 2024 Profile of the Legal Profession Spotlights the Continued Growth of Women in the Profession

Women continue to study law at a higher rate than men, and they’ve now outnumbered men as associates at law firms for the first time.

Labor Lawyer Mark Nelson Joins Ogletree Deakins as a Shareholder

Ogletree Deakins announced that the labor lawyer Mark Nelson had joined the firm’s Denver office as a shareholder.

597 Pass July Bar Exam

More than 744 test takers sat for the July 2024 bar exam and 597 passed, an 80% pass rate.

Holland & Knight Partner Stephen Dietrich Details his Mental Health Journey as an Attorney

Stephen Dietrich’s new book may offer attorneys insight on the techniques and strategies used to battle anxiety in professional life.

ABA Releases Opinion About Rule to Reduce Risk of Assisting in Crime or Fraud Through Representation

In Opinion 513, the ethics committee explained which matters need to be investigated to avoid assisting with crime or fraud through representation.

American Bar Association House of Delegates Passes Policy Adopting Statement of Principles

Resolution 801, passed by the ABA House of Delegates, adopts the Statement of Principles to Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution, the Rule of Law and American Democracy by the Society for the Rule of Law.

ABA Warns Attorneys About AI Disclosures in New Ethics Opinion

The ABA’s ethics committee released Opinion 512 focused on generative artificial intelligence tools for attorneys and firms.