What does AABA mean in ASSOCIATIONS

The Amarillo Area Bar Association is a local non-profit organization in Amarillo, Texas that provides resources and services to attorneys and other legal professionals as well as works to promote justice and public understanding of the legal system.

The AABA provides a variety of services including continuing legal education courses, networking opportunities, job postings for attorneys, access to library programs and materials, social events for members, legislative advocacy initiatives, publications such as newsletters or journals with relevant information regarding law, discounted benefits from national organizations like ABA or NALA.

To become an active member one must have been practicing law for at least three years in any jurisdiction inside Texas or be admitted to practice before any court in Texas. Additionally, residents who are not attorneys may apply to become “affiliate” members.

Yes it does. Depending on the type of membership chosen there are annual dues that range from -0 per year depending on what type and level of membership one chooses to join.

Yes! There typically are various volunteer opportunities available within this organization including serving on committees related to different aspects such as CLEs or Newsletter/Journal editorial board along with other duties throughout the year determined by individual committees.