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The objectives of the Association shall be to advance reforms in the Maritime Law of the United States, to facilitate justice in its administration, to promote uniformity in its enactment and interpretation, to furnish a forum for the discussion and... [Read More]
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News
Pacific Admiralty Seminar (Virtual) October 7-8, 2021
Save the date for the Pacific Admiralty Seminar (Virtual), October 7-8, 2021. The Pacific Admiralty Seminar (PAS) will host speakers Read More
Boriana Farrar Elected WISTA President
The MLA congratulates Proctor Member Boriana Farrar on her election to the position of President of the Women’s International Shipping Read More
Claims Executive-Maritime Attorney – Skuld North America
We are seeking a maritime attorney for a permanent Claims Executive position in our New York City office. As a Read More
Admiralty Attorney – DOJ San Francisco Office
The West Coast Field Office of the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division, Torts Branch, Aviation, Space & Admiralty, Read More
MLA Resolution Urges U.S. Ratification of U.N. Convention on Law of the Sea
At its February 21, 2021 meeting, the MLA Board adopted the following Resolution urging U.S. ratification of UNCLOS: RESOLUTION of Read More
Transactional Attorney and Litigation Attorney – International Maritime Group
The International Maritime Group, a boutique firm based in Seattle, seeks a Transactional Attorney and Litigation Attorney. Please refer to Read More
Associate Attorney – Mendes & Mount LLP
Mendes & Mount, LLP seeks Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience for the New York office. Candidates must be Read More
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS OFFERING TO SELL THE MLA “MAILING LIST.” These are not legitimate solicitations.
Dear Members: Many of you have received solicitations from companies offering to sell you the “MLA Mailing List.” Please note Read More
“Memories of a Maritime Lawyer” by late MLA Member John F. Meadows is now available.
The late John F. Meadows was an active member of the MLA and practiced maritime law on the West Coast Read More
New resource – Washington Homeland Security Roundtable (WHSR)
New Resource – Washington Homeland Security Roundtable (WHSR) In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic WHSR has put together a Read More