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Welcome to the Arlington County Bar Association!

The Arlington County Bar Association exists for one simple reason: to support and strengthen the lawyers and judges who serve our community. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, a newer attorney building your practice, a government lawyer, or in-house counsel, we strive to be a professional home where you can connect, learn, and be supported.

Over the past year, we have been deeply focused on:

    • Creating meaningful opportunities for connection among colleagues across all practice areas
    • Offering high-quality CLE and professional development programs
    • Strengthening our relationship with the courts through open dialogue and collaboration
    • Supporting access to justice and community service through our Foundation
    • Building a collegial, welcoming legal community here in Arlington

Most importantly, the ACBA is about people. It’s about knowing the lawyers you see across the courtroom or the conference table, building real professional relationships, and having a trusted local network you can rely on throughout your career.

If you have never been a member, I hope you will consider joining us now. If your membership has lapsed, we would be truly glad to welcome you back. Your voice, your experience, and your perspective matter to us.

Click here to Join the Arlington County Bar Association 


Upcoming events

    • 30 May 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • Army Navy Country Club - 1700 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
    Register

    Arlington County Bar Association’s 100th Anniversary Gala

    Dear Colleagues,

    We are pleased to share that ticket sales are now open for our milestone celebration honoring a century of service, professionalism, and community.

    Date: May 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Location: Army Navy Country Club
                          1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

    This special evening will bring together members of the bench, bar, and community to reflect on ACBA’s rich history and look ahead to the future.

    To encourage early participation, we are offering tiered pricing:

    • Early Bird Rate: $150 per ticket
    • April 1 – April 30: $175 per ticket
    • Beginning May 1: $200 per ticket

    We encourage you to take advantage of the early bird rate while it is available.

    More details about the program, honorees, and evening festivities will be shared soon. We hope you will join us for this memorable celebration.


    Sponsorship Opportunities Available

    Celebrate a century of excellence in the Arlington legal community by supporting the Bar Association’s 100th Anniversary Gala.

    Sponsorship Levels:
    $500 • $1,000 • $2,500 • $5,000 • $10,000

    All sponsors will be recognized in event marketing materials and future Bar communications.

    Event tickets included with sponsorships:

    • $2,500 level includes two tickets
    • $5,000 level includes five tickets
    • $10,000 level includes ten tickets

    (Ticket quantities are based on early bird pricing and subject to change as prices increase.)

    Opportunities are also available to sponsor specific event features such as the bar, dessert, or music.

    To discuss sponsorship options, please contact our Gala Chair:

    Carolyn Abbate
    703-530-9001
    carolyn@theirvinglawfirm.com


    Will you be attending?

    Register

    Not attending


Past events

16 Dec 2025 Arlington County Bar Holiday Party 2025
5 Dec 2025 A View From the Bench: General District Court
28 Nov 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
27 Nov 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
26 Nov 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday - Court closes at NOON
18 Nov 2025 William L. Winston Award 2025 Recipient
11 Nov 2025 Veteran's Day - Federal Holiday
11 Nov 2025 Election Day - State Holiday
13 Oct 2025 Prof Michael L. Davis Annual Reality Trial CLE
11 Jul 2025 Hon. Chief Judge R. Frances O'Brien Retirement
18 Jun 2025 Hon. Adam Krischer Investiture Ceremony
11 Jun 2025 Karaoke Happy Hour 6-11-2025
3 May 2025 Expungement Pro-Bono Clinic
2 May 2025 Free Breakfast Friday - May 1st
30 Apr 2025 April 30 Arlington Bar Happy Hour
30 Apr 2025 CLE: Expungement Process in Virginia
29 Apr 2025 CLE: Contempt & Rule to Show Cause in Family Law Cases: To Reprimand or Remediate?
4 Apr 2025 Free Friday Breakfast - April 4
7 Mar 2025 Free Friday Breakfast - March 7th
7 Feb 2025 Free Friday Breakfast - February 7th
29 Jan 2025 Wed 1/29/2025 - Five O'Clock Docket [Happy Hour] at Ireland's Four Courts
12 Dec 2024 ACBA Holiday Party
19 Nov 2024 Effective Advocacy in Mediation
12 Nov 2024 GDC Vacancy: Membership Electronic Voting
4 Nov 2024 GDC Vacancy: ACBA Nominating Meeting
17 Oct 2024 Ethics CLE: Protecting Your Clients in the Event of Your Death, Disability & Other Disasters
14 Oct 2024 Registration Info: Prof. Davis Annual Reality Trial CLE
7 Oct 2024 GDC Vacancy Candidate Interviews
27 Sep 2024 GDC Candidate Questionnaires Due to Committee
25 Sep 2024 Five O'Clock Docket [Happy Hour] at Ireland's Four Courts
17 Sep 2024 2 Hours Ethics CLE (FREE!!)
6 Sep 2024 Free Breakfast Friday - THIS FRIDAY 9/4/24
2 Aug 2024 Free Breakfast Friday - August 2 8:30 - 10:00 am
30 Oct 2023 ACBA Halloween Party
27 Oct 2023 Hon. Daniel T. Lopez's Circuit Court Investiture
11 Jul 2023 5 O'Clock Docket
21 Jun 2023 The Honorable Judge Newman's Retirement Party
13 Jun 2023 5 O'Clock Docket
9 May 2023 5 O'Clock Docket
11 Apr 2023 5 O'Clock Docket
14 Mar 2023 5 O'Clock Docket
23 Feb 2023 GDC Committee Meeting
13 Dec 2022 ACBA's 5 o'clock docket
9 Dec 2022 ACBA Holiday Party
8 Nov 2022 5 o'clock Docket
24 Oct 2022 ACBA Bowling Night
22 Jun 2022 ACBA Bowling Night
31 Jul 2021 Annual General Meeting
1 Apr 2021 Spring Gala

ACBA Upcoming events

CONTACT US

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