General Info

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION
SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER

The San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is chartered by The Federal Bar Association. The Chapter's geographic area is the Western District of Texas.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Chapter is to advance the science of jurisprudence and to promote the welfare, interests, education, and the professional growth and development of the members of the Federal legal profession.

General Objectives

The general objectives of the Chapter, consistent with those of the FBA, not listed in any particular order of priority, include:

• To serve as the representative of the Federal legal profession in the Chapter's chartered territory;

• To promote the sound administration of justice;

• To enhance the professional growth and development of members of the Federal legal profession;

• To promote high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct in the Federal legal profession;

• To promote the welfare of attorneys and judges employed by the Government of the United States;

• To provide meaningful services for the welfare and benefit of the members of the Chapter;

• To provide high quality educational programs to the Federal legal profession and the public;

• To keep members informed of developments in their respective fields of interest;

• To keep members informed of the affairs of the FBA and Chapter, to encourage their involvement in their activities, and to provide members opportunities to assume leadership roles; and,

• To promote professional and social interaction among members of the Federal legal profession.

Membership

Any person who is eligible for and maintains active membership in the FBA and who is employed, resides in, or practices in the SA-TXWD, or who designates membership in this Chapter to the FBA shall be a member of this Chapter.

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