Your voice, your advocacy, your impact

The ABA community will come together like never before for ABA Day 2025, uniting legal professionals from across the country to advocate for justice, fairness, and the rule of law.

ABA Day is more than an event—it is a chance for the legal profession to show its commitment to the communities we serve. This year, through a dynamic combination of ABA Day in Washington and ABA Day Online, members will advocate for some of the most critical legal issues of our time.

Click here to see the ABA Day Toolkit and register.

ABA Day Online—bringing Capitol Hill to you

For members unable to travel to Washington, ABA Day Online ensures you won’t miss a beat. On April 9, a special digital broadcast will deliver ABA’s advocacy priorities directly to you—and to members of Congress.

The program features:

• Bipartisan Members of Congress speaking on the issues.
• ABA President Bill Bay and ABA Day Chair Gene Vance providing critical insights.
• Legal experts breaking down policy priorities.

As ABA members meet with lawmakers face-to-face on Capitol Hill, online participants will be able to:

• Send letters to Congress tailored to each advocacy issue.
• Make patch-through calls directly to offices.
• Record short video testimonials that can be shared with congressional staff.

2025 advocacy issues

ABA advocates will focus on:

• Securing adequate funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).
• Improving judicial security for state and federal judges.
• Filling critical judicial vacancies.
• Renewing the Section 199A small business deduction for law firms and professional service businesses.
• Safeguarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Breakout sessions extend the impact

After the broadcast, ABA Sections, Divisions, and Forums will host tailored breakout sessions offering:

• Deeper dives into specific advocacy topics.
• Practical ways to advocate in specialized legal areas.
• Targeted calls to action through the Quorum platform.

Whether you are walking the halls of Congress or engaging online, you are part of a unified, nationwide effort.

Make your voice heard—before and during ABA Day

You don’t have to wait until April 9. Use the ABA’s Congressional Messaging Portal today to send an ABA Day 2025 Advocacy Letter and let Congress know that legal professionals from your state are coming to advocate for justice.

Join us to ensure that the voices of lawyers nationwide resonate in every congressional office.

This column is written by the ABA Governmental Affairs Office and discusses advocacy efforts by the ABA relating to issues being addressed by Congress and the executive branch of the U.S. government.