Conferences

Approximately every 12 months, the IABA holds an international conference in one of the countries of the Americas during which time special seminars on legal topics are presented, and IABA Committees and Sections and the IABA Council meet. In addition, social events are held which emphasize local culture and cuisine. Committee and Section meetings serve as a forum for the presentation of papers and the consideration of issues and resolutions related to each Committee's/Section's focus. These sessions also facilitate communication and discussion of current issues of interest to the lawyers of the Americas, to their respective governments, and to various international organizations. The IABA also offers regional seminars, has a Young Lawyers Section, and participates in international conferences and meetings sponsored by other international and national legal organizations.

Seminars

Regional Seminars are periodically held in substantive areas such as intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, sustainable development of the environment, and women's rights.

Chapters

The IABA has local Chapters in various cities in the Americas. (See the current listing in this Directory). Some Chapters hold monthly luncheons. For example, the Chapter in Washington, D.C., holds monthly luncheons with speakers such as Ambassadors to the Organization of American States and to the White House. For more information, contact the Chapter Coordinator of the Chapter in which you are interested or contact the General Secretariat in Washington, D.C.

Offices available to our Members

The IABA offers its members offices in various countries where they can hold meetings, make telephone calls, or send a fax message while away from home on business. (See this Directory for a list of current offices as of the Directory's printing date). The General Secretariat also has office facilities available for members visiting the Washington, D.C. area. For more information, contact the General Secretariat in Washington, D.C.

Networking

Through its international headquarters in Washington, D.C., the IABA can provide members with the names of lawyers in various countries of the Americas who may be able to help them solve a legal question or help them represent a client.

Newsletter

The Association periodically publishes a Newsletter which contains information on upcoming events and member activities.

Directory of IABA Members

The Directory contains an alphabetical listing and a country listing of members.

Official Hotels

The IABA can obtain special rates for its members at the Wyndham Washington, DC Hotel, at 1400 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-2750. Phone: (202) 429-1700, and Fax: (202) 785-0786. The Georgetown Suites, 1000 29th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007. Phone (202) 965-5900, and Fax (202) 333-0143. The Marriot in El Salvador and Guatemala City, Fax (502) 334-5132. Reservations can be made through the General Secretariat.

Automobile Rental Discounts

National Car Rental (known as "Tilden Car Rental" in Canada and "Euro Car" in South America and Europe) and Hertz provide a discount to members presenting an IABA identification card.


S.O.S Emergency Information Assistance Insurance for Travelers

The S.O.S Insurance Company will provide emergency medical information assistance to our members and to their family members who are hurt or become sick while more than 100 miles away from home. For more information contact International S.O.S. Assistance, Inc. P.O. Box 11568, Philadelphia, PA 19116, U.S.A., Fax: (215) 244-0165; Tel: 1-800-523-8662 in USA; (215) 244-1500. Identify yourself as an IABA Member or as a member of an IABA member Association in order to obtain the special rate.

IABA - LatPro Online Job Center - New -

IABA in alliance with LatPro, offers to our members the ability to receive a Full Annual Membership in the LatPro employment website.  This alliance will let you search and apply for jobs all around the US and Latin America. Established in 1997, LatPro is the leading source for Spanish /English and Portuguese/English bilingual professionals in the Americas.  To enjoy this benefit as IABA member you must be in good standing in your membership dues at the time of registration.  If you need additional information, please contact the IABA Offices at Tel. (202) 466-5944, Fax (202) 466-5946 or by E-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To go to the IABA - LatPro Online Job Center please click here.