Section Membership
NSBA sections offer meaningful ways to grow professionally, connect with colleagues, and make an impact on the legal community.
- Leadership: Build and demonstrate leadership skills through active participation and service.
- Network and Learn: Expand your professional network—both within your practice area and across the profession. Use our e-communities to connect with attorneys who understand the unique aspects of your practice area and can help you gain knowledge and insight on the latest developments in the law.
- Professional Development: Help shape continuing legal education (CLE) programming—and participate in it. Section members may also receive CLE discounts.
- Build Your Reputation: Sections provide pathways to showcase your knowledge and establish yourself as a leader in your field.
- Shape the Law: Engage in reviewing and proposing legislation and influence the development of law and policy, particularly at the state level.
- Give Back: Support the profession and your colleagues—whether mentoring law students, assisting fellow lawyers or through public service opportunities.
- Have Fun: Enjoy informal connections and organized social events with fellow members.

