The ABTL was founded in Los Angeles in 1972 to provide a collegial forum for the discussion of business litigation issues. From the very start, the ABTL has been committed to promoting and enhancing communications between the bar and the federal and state benches. Today, we have thriving local chapters in Los Angeles, Northern California, San Diego, Orange County and San Joaquin Valley.

Each ABTL chapter provides top quality legal education programs and publications that encourage discourse between the bench and bar. The ABTL is also recognized for our unparalleled Annual Seminars held at resort locations, which feature presentations by top lawyers, scholars and judges from around the country, including the United States Supreme Court and California Supreme Court.

We invite you to explore our website, and to visit the individual chapter web pages by clicking on the links above to learn more about the local programs being offered in your legal community. If you are not yet a member of your local ABTL chapter, we strongly encourage you to join today.