Now is the Time to Strengthen Our Legal Community 

Now is the Time to Strengthen Our Legal Community 

The legal profession is at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we practice law faster than anyone imagined. Our clients are changing, too — younger, more diverse, and more demanding of innovation, accessibility, and inclusion from the professionals who serve them. 

This is not a time to stand on the sidelines. It’s a time to come together — to strengthen the profession, support one another, and invest in the future of law in Central Ohio. 

Why the Columbus Bar Association Matters 

When you donate to your alma mater, you’re honoring the institution that launched your legal career — and that’s a worthy gesture. But if you’re looking to make an immediate, tangible impact right here in Central Ohio, there’s another cause just as deserving: the Columbus Bar Association. 

The CBA isn’t a distant nonprofit or a national organization disconnected from your daily practice. It’s your organization. Every dollar contributed to the CBA is reinvested directly into our local legal community — supporting programs, education, and services that benefit your colleagues, your practice, and the profession as a whole. 

Investing in Your Profession 

Every attorney has to complete CLE. But where you spend those dollars matters. Too many Central Ohio lawyers send their CLE money to out-of-state or even out-of-country vendors who have no connection to our courts, colleagues, or community. 

The Columbus Bar Association offers everything you need — in-person classes, live online sessions, on-demand recordings, and even firm-specific packages. Every dollar stays right here, reinvested into the Central Ohio legal community. You’re already required to spend the money. The question is: will you invest in your profession locally, or ship your support elsewhere? 

A Unifying Force in a Changing Profession 

In a profession marked by constant change and increasing complexity, the CBA remains a vital, unifying force. While many organizations serve specific sectors, only one brings together the full spectrum of Central Ohio’s legal professionals — private practitioners, corporate counsel, government lawyers, judges, and the institutions that support them. 

Our mission is simple but far-reaching: to strengthen the legal profession and promote justice in Central Ohio. We do this by offering unmatched resources, professional development, ethical oversight, and opportunities for meaningful community connection. The CBA isn’t just an association — it’s where seasoned litigators share insights with in-house counsel, where new attorneys find mentors, and where judges and lawyers collaborate to improve our courts and our community. 

A Professional Home for Every Stage of Your Career 

No matter where you are in your legal journey, the Columbus Bar Association has a place for you. 

For law students and new attorneys, it’s a first professional network — a place for mentorship, clerkships, and connection through our Young Lawyers group. 
For mid-career attorneys balancing casework, clients, and family, it’s a resource hub — offering CLE, ethics guidance, leadership programs, and business development opportunities to help you thrive. 
For senior attorneys, it’s a way to give back — mentoring younger lawyers, serving on committees, or participating in judicial and ethics panels that shape the integrity of our profession. 

The CBA is more than an organization — it’s a professional home. It’s where legal professionals of every generation can contribute, connect, and continue to grow. 

Now is the Time 

The strength of our legal community depends on us — the lawyers, judges, and professionals who believe in the future of law in Central Ohio. Supporting the CBA isn’t just good for your practice; it’s part of your responsibility to the profession itself. 

Now is the time to come together. 
Now is the time to strengthen our legal community. 
Now is the time to support the Columbus Bar Association. 

Join or renew today — because when you invest in the CBA, you invest in all of us. 

Enroll in the CLE Easy Pass — and fulfill your requirements while investing locally. 

Attend networking events — to connect with peers, mentors, and the judiciary. 

Write for the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly (CBLQ) — and share your voice with the Central Ohio legal community. 

Support Practice Groups and Professional Networks — that align with your interests. 

Rent CBA space for your next trial, meeting, or conference — and enjoy your professional home in convenient downtown. 

Build your practice — and connect with thousands of Ohioans searching for representation.

Protect your practice — with professional liability and other insurance needs available through the CBA. 

Because when you invest in the CBA, you’re investing in more than an organization — you’re investing in the strength, integrity, and future of our local legal community.