American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section

06/16/2026

The TIPS Now! Program is a leadership initiative within the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS). This program aims to cultivate young leaders by providing them with valuable involvement opportunities and leadership exposure. Participants in the program will have the chance to take on leadership roles within the Section, including positions on General Committees, Standing Committees, and Task Forces.

Participants selected for the TIPS Now! Program will be required to attend key events such as the Fall Meeting in October, the ABA Midyear Meeting, and the Section Conference typically held in May. To support their participation, participants will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses per meeting.

The TIPS Now! Class of 2026-2027 will consist of six to eight individuals who will be appointed to positions on TIPS Standing Committees, such as Membership, Law in Public Service, or Diversity Committee. These participants will play a crucial role in supporting membership initiatives and will also serve on the TIPS Standing Committee on Outreach to Young Lawyers.

The TIPS NOW! Class of 2026-2027 is committed to fostering diversity in terms of practice area (plaintiff, defense, and corporate counsel), gender, and race. Candidates selected for this program will have demonstrated involvement in both bar association and non-bar related activities, showcasing a well-rounded commitment to professional development and community engagement.

While there is no requirement for applicants to currently be members of TIPS, individuals chosen to participate in the program must join both the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. This membership requirement ensures that participants can fully engage with the resources and opportunities provided by the ABA and TIPS to further their leadership development and professional growth.

Although letters of recommendation are not required, an applicant may submit up to two, if so desired. Applications are due June 26, 2026.

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06/12/2026

Join us for the Fidelity & Surety Law Fall Conference, from September 24-25, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts. This year, the ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Annual Fall Program is titled, “One if by Paper, Two if by Computer: The Revolution of Analyzing Fidelity Claims.” This dynamic two-day program takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of fidelity law set against the backdrop of Boston’s rich revolutionary history. This event brings together leading practitioners, in-house professionals, and industry veterans to explore the full spectrum of fidelity issues facing today’s insurance professionals.

Attendees will gain practical insight across a broad range of topics, including the history and development of Faithful Performance Coverage, employee dishonesty, premises coverages, subrogation strategies, loss valuation provisions, duties to third parties, and the growing threat of counterfeit money and money order schemes. The program will also include panels of seasoned fidelity veterans from different industry perspectives to explore the history of fidelity law and the transformation of fidelity insurance over the years. We are also excited to host a special keynote speaker that will address cutting edge methods for detecting deception in employee interviews. Designed for claims professionals, underwriters, expert witnesses, and consultants of all experience levels, this program offers actionable takeaways and a framework for navigating the complexities of fidelity law.

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06/12/2026

Join us in the heart of Chicago at DePaul University College of Law for the ADR Summit on September 25, 2026. The ADR Summit is a unique program that brings together not only ADR professionals, but the viewpoints of all stakeholders in dispute resolution – Judges, in-house counsel, plaintiff lawyers, defense lawyers, policyholder lawyers, insurance lawyers, mediators, and arbitrators from all over the country (with panelists from 14 different states). Share viewpoints and perspectives on important topics for lawyers and ADR professionals concerned with dispute resolution. If that were not enough, bring your questions for world-famous mediator, Ken Feinberg. And what better time to be in Chicago than September?

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06/11/2026

Are you a law student or LLM candidate currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with an interest in admiralty & maritime law? If so, this writing competition is for you!

Deadline: July 26, 2026

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A law student writing competition addressing recent developments in admiralty and maritime law. The competition is co-sponsored by Gard (North America) Inc. (Gard), a leading provider of P&I, marine and energy insurance products.

06/11/2026

TIPS is now accepting applications for the TIPS Now! Fellows Program.

TIPS NOW! Fellows Program is a leadership initiative that brings young leaders into the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS). The TIPS Now! Program springboards participants into leadership roles within the Section by providing involvement opportunities and leadership exposure. Through the program, the Section hopes to identify new leaders to participate in the Section’s General Committees, Standing Committees and Task Forces. Six to eight Fellows will be chosen to fill the TIPS NOW! Fellows class of 2026-2027.

Deadline: June 26, 2026

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06/03/2026

Are you a law student or LLM candidate currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with an interest in aviation and space law? If so, this writing competition is for you!

Deadline: September 8, 2026

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A law student writing competition addressing recent development in any area of aviation or space law or discussing an area of aviation or space law where a controversy or disagreement exist.

06/03/2026

Join us for the Fidelity & Surety Law Fall Conference, from September 24-25, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts. This year, the ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Annual Fall Program is titled, “One if by Paper, Two if by Computer: The Revolution of Analyzing Fidelity Claims.” This dynamic two-day program takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of fidelity law set against the backdrop of Boston’s rich revolutionary history. This event brings together leading practitioners, in-house professionals, and industry veterans to explore the full spectrum of fidelity issues facing today’s insurance professionals.

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05/02/2026

Attention - Are you interested in networking w/ attorneys across the country, gaining valuable skills, & jumpstarting your career? If so, the TIPS Law Student Vice Chair Program is for you!

Deadline: May 22, 2026

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TIPS appoints Law Student Vice Chair to each of its substantive committees every year. Applications welcomed.

04/17/2026

Join us April 29-May 2, 2026, at the TIPS Section Conference for the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas for the premier CLE conference for insurance, defense, corporate, and plaintiffs' attorneys. In addition to top notch programming, you will have an opportunity to network with colleagues and corporate counsel representatives from across the country. You can't miss this event!

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04/16/2026

Join us for the Fidelity & Surety Law Spring Conference! Get a 360° view of the surety business—where outcomes are shaped by underwriting, claims, & the relationships among contractors, sureties, brokers, lenders & more.

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