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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
The MLA Mourns the Loss of Proctor Member John J. Walsh on June 10, 2022
John J. Walsh, a partner at Freehill, Hogan & Mahar, passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of Read More
Attorney Openings at Boutique Admiralty Law Firm, Hill, Betts & Nash LLP – New York, NY
Hill, Betts & Nash LLP has job openings for a senior litigation attorney (5+ years) and a junior litigation attorney 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
MLAUS Award for Best Brief in the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition
The Maritime Law Association of the United States Award for the Best Brief in the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Read More
Maritime Litigation Associate Attorney – Willcox & Savage P.C.
The Admiralty & Maritime Law Section of Willcox Savage, a firm located in Norfolk, Virginia, has an immediate opportunity for Read More
Support for Ukraine
The MLA has received requests and suggestions for support and humanitarian aid in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion Read More
MLA Past President Francis X. Nolan, III, Participation as Delegate to UNCITRAL’s Working Group for the Convention for the Recognition of the Effects of Judicial Sale of Ships
The MLA’s Immediate Past President, Francis X. Nolan, III served as a delegate in the official United States delegation to Read More
Opinion: To Support U.S. Interests, Ratify UNCLOS and Rotterdam Rules, by MLA President David J. Farrell, Jr., Published in The Maritime Executive January 28, 2022
The Maritime Executive: Opinion: To Support U.S. Interests, Ratify UNCLOS and Rotterdam Rules, by President David J. Farrell, Jr. From Read More
Seeking attorneys for Honolulu, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Offices of Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP
Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP’s San Francisco, Los Angeles and Honolulu offices are currently seeking attorneys to assist Read More