A National Association of Experienced Trial Lawyers and Judges

Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense—and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Chapter Leadership

Karen Hughes, President

Vincent Chadick, President Elect

Caley Vo,
Treasurer

Our Mission

The general purpose of ABOTA shall be to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy to the end that individual litigants may receive more effective representation and the public be helped by more efficient administration of justice consistent with time tested and traditional principles of litigation.

Trial By Jury – your precious right

judicial independence

Diversity, equity, & Inclusion