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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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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]
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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
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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
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO OR CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN EMAILS STATING “YOU HAVE A FILE DOCUMENT FROM – Maritime Law Association”
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Registration is Open for the MLA Fall 2022 Meeting at the Hotel Del Coronado
Dear Members: We are pleased to announce that registration for the Fall 2022 Meeting is now open. The Meeting will Read More
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS OFFERING TO SELL THE MLA “MAILING LIST.” These are not legitimate solicitations.
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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