Austin Bar Association
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Austin Bar Association is a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys that was founded in 1893 and is based in Austin, Texas. Its mission centers on promoting professionalism and camaraderie within the legal community, aiding the administration of justice, enhancing access to quality legal services, educating the public about the legal system, and contributing to the broader well-being of the community. The association engages local lawyers across 21 specialties to advance these aims through continuing legal education, social functions, volunteer legal services, and charitable fundraising. Members are lawyers in good standing with the State Bar of Texas who live or work in Travis County or surrounding counties. The organization maintains affiliations with groups such as the Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Austin Association of Legal Administrators, and the Austin Lawyers Auxiliary. A notable historical development is the launch of the Leadership Academy in 2014, reflecting the association's efforts to cultivate leadership within the local legal community.