About the MLA
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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The MLA is a professional organization concerned with improvements in the maritime law, which stands ready to be of help to those interested in this area of law. Our members are law students, lawyers, industry representatives, judges, and more. [Read More]
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Founded in 1899, the Maritime Law Association of the United States is the oldest and most recognized maritime legal organization in the United States, furthering the understanding and advancement of maritime law among lawyers, scholars, and maritime industries. [Read More]
News
MLA 2023 Spring Meeting: May 3 – May 5, New York, NY
The 2023 MLA Spring General Meeting will be held Friday May 5, 2023, commencing at 9:30 am in the Great Hall of the Association of the Read More
Employment Opportunity: ConocoPhillips, Counsel – International, Low Carbon
ConocoPhillips is hiring in Houston, TX a new Counsel position who will be on the team supporting global business units Read More
MLA Obituary Notice – Terry Cox (September 13, 1951 – January 18, 2023)
Terence Sheehan Cox (“Terry”) was a founding partner of Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin & Hansen LLP, San Francisco. He passed Read More
Employment Opportunity: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Maritime Law Professor
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is now accepting applications for a law professor who specializes in maritime law Read More
MLA Obituary Notice – Robert Hughes (1929-2022)
Robert Hughes of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on December 29, 2022. In 1960, he became a Proctor Member of Read More
The MLA is sad to report the loss of two Members, Andrew (“Andy”) Waks and Robert Bailey Acomb, III.
Below are tributes by their families. They will be missed by friends, family, and colleagues. Andrew (“Andy”) Waks legacy.com/us/obituaries August Read More
UN General Assembly Adopts the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships
Dated: December 8, 2022 The Maritime Law Association of the United States is pleased to report that the General Assembly Read More
PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN EMAILS PURPORTING TO BE FROM THE MLA UNLESS YOU HAVE CONFIRMED THEY ARE FROM A LEGITIMATE MLA EMAIL ADDRESS
Dear Members: Many of you have received solicitations from companies offering to sell you the “MLA Mailing List.” Some of Read More
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTNITY: PARTNER, OF COUNSEL, ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, ADMIRALTY/MARITIME, COMPLEX FEDERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
Simms Showers LLP seeks partner, of counsel and associate-level attorneys with three (3) or more years practice experience with background Read More
To Our Members Affected by Hurricane Ian
Our hearts go out to our Members and their families affected by Hurricane Ian. If the Association can assist in Read More