About

The National American Italian American Bar Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation, founded in 1983 to advance the interests of the Italian-American legal community and to improve the administration of justice. NIABA members include judges, law professors, law students, as well as attorneys in both private and public sectors. A Board of Directors elected by the members governs the association.

National Voice
As a national organization with members throughout the United States, NIABA communicates the views of its members to federal and state officials on matters of common concern in order to improve the administration of justice. It also regularly honors those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the law.

Continuing Legal Education
NIABA conducts legal seminars on a wide range of legal topics, covering timely criminal and civil issues important to lawyers in the private and public sectors.

Student Scholarship Aid
To help defray the high cost of today's legal institutions, NIABA provides educational scholarships to the winners of its annual law student writing contests.

International Legal Exchanges
Working with American and Italian universities, NIABA promotes educational programs in Italy for American attorneys, as well as an international exchange program for law students in Italy and the United States. NIABA also hosts exchanges between members of the Italian and American legal systems to foster better understanding and cooperation on issues that affect both nations.

Publications
NIABA members receive a quarterly NIABA Newsletter to keep abreast of items of interest to the membership, as well as new legal developments. Members also receive a copy of The Digest, the highly acclaimed NIABA Law Journal, and the most current Membership Directory.

Judicial Appointments Commission
NIABA has established a Judicial Selection Commission to assist qualified Italo-American lawyers in receiving appointments to the Federal and State benches. In pursuing this goal, NIABA works closely with our local affiliate Italian American Bar Associations.

National Networking
Through NIABA sponsored events, attorneys have the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the country and to develop invaluable professional relationships. Sponsor members receive a National Directory listing all fellow NIABA members throughout the United States. This tool is particularly helpful in locating local co-counsel.