Join the Advocacy Movement: ABA Day 2025 Comprehensive Overview

The American Bar Association (ABA) is set to expand its essential advocacy initiatives with ABA Day 2025, inviting lawyers from across the nation to participate actively in shaping the future of the legal profession and enhancing access to justice. This year, the event aims to engage every lawyer through a mix of in-person, online, and local advocacy efforts.

Event Breakdown: What to Expect

ABA Day 2025 will unfold in three distinct segments, allowing for widespread participation:

• ABA Day in Washington: April 8–10 – This traditional event serves as the foundation for advocacy, where ABA members will convene in Washington, D.C. to discuss significant legislative matters with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
• ABA Day Online: April 9 – A two-hour live-streamed event designed to facilitate interactive discussions on policy, training, and real-time advocacy opportunities, connecting participants digitally.
• ABA Day at Home: April 11–27 – This segment empowers ABA members to engage with their representatives in local districts, fostering grassroots advocacy.

Adapting Advocacy Through Technology

Recognizing the evolving landscape of legal advocacy, this year’s ABA Day incorporates technology to enhance participation. While face-to-face interactions in Washington remain impactful, these new formats cater to lawyers unable to travel, creating a multifaceted approach to advocacy.

ABA Day Online: Engage at Your Convenience

Scheduled for April 9, ABA Day Online promises a robust platform for engagement. Participants can expect the following:

• Key insights from influential Congressional members involved in advocacy efforts.
• A lineup of keynote speakers and panels addressing pressing legislative issues facing the legal community.
• Live training sessions tailored to equip advocates with strategies to interact effectively with their congressional representatives.
• Real-time advocacy initiatives utilizing ABA’s digital tools for immediate engagement with Congress.
• Breakout sessions conducted by various ABA Sections, Divisions, and Forums focusing on specific legal topics.

This digital format allows participants to take action and connect with fellow advocates across the country from the comfort of their homes or offices.

ABA Day at Home: Local Advocacy Efforts

Following the Washington gathering, ABA Day at Home runs from April 11–27. This initiative encourages members to meet with their elected officials locally, mirroring discussions held in D.C. but oriented towards building strong, long-lasting relationships with congressional staff and officials.

To support these in-district meetings, the ABA will provide:

• One-page documents outlining key advocacy topics.
• Tools and tips for scheduling and conducting effective meetings.
• Opportunities to invite officials to observe the workings of legal aid organizations and pro bono clinics.

The Importance of Participation

The legal profession plays a crucial role in upholding democracy and ensuring equal access to justice. ABA Day 2025 presents a unified platform to advocate for essential policies that benefit both the profession and the public. Key issues on the agenda this year include:

• Improving access to legal services and securing disaster aid funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).
• Enhancing judicial security through the JUDGES Act.
• Addressing tax fairness for law firms and professional service businesses.
• Defending the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

How to Get Involved

Your participation can make a difference. Here’s how you can join in:

• Register for ABA Day to learn and participate.
• Schedule an in-district meeting with your lawmakers between April 11–27.
• Encourage colleagues to get involved and share ABA Day resources on social media platforms.

Stand with us in making your voice heard. Collective advocacy is more powerful when we unite as one. For further information and to register, visit amarbar.org/ABADay.