The Section of Litigation, the largest specialty section of the American Bar Association, is dedicated to helping litigators become more effective advocates for their clients. The Section is a legal publisher, a provider of CLE programming, a source of news and analysis, and a strong national voice in discussions concerning the profession. Simply put, the Section helps lawyers be better lawyers.
Mission
Who more than litigators have the responsibility to secure the vitality of the American system of justice and equal justice for all?
The mission of the Section of Litigation is to dedicate its efforts to accomplishing these critical objectives while, at the same time, providing our members the resources and opportunities to help them be effective, competent and ethical advocates on behalf of their clients and in the eyes of the public.
On-Your-Feet Experience
Trial lawyers have increasingly recognized that it is not easy for newer members of the trial bar to get practical, on-their-feet advocacy experience in the courtroom. The Section of Litigation has been working on trying to find solutions, however, and, in this last column as chair, I would briefly like to highlight two avenues where less-experienced lawyers can both hone these skills and help their clients.
