Law Firms, Barristers, Solicitors, Legal Services Trade Associations

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

The leading U.S. plaintiffs’ trial lawyers association, AAJ advances a fair civil justice system through advocacy, litigation groups, conventions, and CLE for trial lawyers.

https://www.justice.org Membership: 20,000

American Bar Association (ABA)

The largest voluntary bar association in the United States, the ABA sets law school standards, develops model rules, provides CLE and publications, and advocates for the legal profession.

https://www.americanbar.org Membership: 170,000

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

The nation’s largest nonpartisan educational organization devoted to health law, AHLA connects health law professionals with education, resources, and a robust member community.

https://www.americanhealthlaw.org Membership: 13,500

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

AILA is the national bar association for immigration lawyers, providing advocacy, education, practice resources, and 39 local/regional chapters.

https://www.aila.org Membership: 18,000

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

AIPLA is a leading national bar association of IP professionals that offers policy leadership, premier IP education, and networking across patent, trademark, copyright, and related fields.

https://www.aipla.org Membership: 8,000

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

ACC is the world’s largest organization of in-house counsel, delivering global and local networking, practice resources, and professional development for corporate legal departments.

https://www.acc.com Membership: 48,000

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)

ALA is the professional association for law firm and legal department administrators, offering education, benchmarking, and a nationwide chapter network for legal management leaders.

https://www.alanet.org Membership: 9,553

Bar Council of England and Wales

The Bar Council is the professional body for practising barristers in England and Wales, representing and supporting the Bar and championing access to justice and the rule of law.

https://www.barcouncil.org.uk Membership: 18,000

Canadian Bar Association (CBA)

Canada’s largest national association for the legal profession, the CBA provides professional development, advocacy, and national Sections across practice areas.

https://www.cba.org Membership: 40,000

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

CILEX is the professional body for CILEX Lawyers, Chartered Legal Executives and paralegals, providing an alternative route into law, qualifications (CPQ), and member support.

https://www.cilex.org.uk Membership: 20,000

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in‑house counsel, offering substantive law committees, top-tier CLE, publications, and advocacy for the defense bar.

https://www.dri.org Membership: 16,000

Federal Bar Association (FBA)

The FBA serves attorneys involved in federal law and members of the federal judiciary, providing chapters nationwide, sections/divisions, CLE, and policy engagement.

https://www.fedbar.org Membership: 19,000

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

An invitation‑only global organization of corporate and insurance defense counsel, IADC provides advanced education, leadership development, and a worldwide peer network.

https://www.iadclaw.org Membership: 2,500

International Bar Association (IBA)

The IBA is the foremost global association for the legal profession, uniting individual lawyers, law firms, and bar associations to shape international law and promote the rule of law.

https://www.ibanet.org Membership: 80,000

International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)

ILTA serves legal technology professionals across law firms and corporate/government legal teams, delivering peer‑powered education, communities, and flagship events like ILTACON.

https://www.iltanet.org Membership: 25,000

International Trademark Association (INTA)

INTA is the global association of brand owners and IP professionals focused on trademarks and related IP, offering advocacy, research, and major international meetings. (Membership measured by organizations.)

https://www.inta.org Membership: 6,700

Law Society of England and Wales

The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, providing representation, guidance, and services to support members and promote the profession.

https://www.lawsociety.org.uk Membership: 200,000

Law Society of Scotland

The professional body for Scottish solicitors, the Law Society of Scotland regulates and supports the profession and promotes legal excellence and the public interest.

https://www.lawscot.org.uk Membership: 13,000

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

NACDL is the national association for the criminal defense bar, providing CLE, publications, and reform advocacy with direct members and a broad affiliate network.

https://www.nacdl.org Membership: 9,000

National Bar Association (NBA)

The NBA is the nation’s oldest and largest network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges, advancing justice through advocacy, member programs, and 80+ chapters.

https://www.nationalbar.org Membership: 67,000