Los Angeles County Bar Association

What Los Angeles County Bar Association does

LACBA is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) professional membership association founded in 1875 that serves approximately 20,000 attorneys practicing in Los Angeles County, with a staff of 51-100. The association operates a portfolio of member services built around continuing legal education (roughly 264+ annual CLE programs), publications including LA Lawyer magazine and eBriefs, the SmartLaw lawyer-referral service, a legal job board, and office-space listings, plus a pro bono arm (Counsel for Justice) that includes a pilot appellate representation program with Public Counsel. Its revenue mechanics are diversified across individual membership dues, section and institutional fees, tiered event sponsorships ($5,975-$15,000 per package), CLE registration fees, advertising in LA Lawyer, job-board listings, and endorsed-vendor arrangements such as the long-standing Ahern Insurance Brokerage endorsement (since 2008) and the new IT Support LA corporate sponsorship signed in February 2026.

The underlying platform is association-software-driven rather than technology-native: member-facing assets are content libraries, a job board, and directory/referral tools rather than proprietary AI or data products. The 2025 launch of the LACBA Podcast (as an audio companion to LA Lawyer) and the LACBA Resource Hub signal a content-channel expansion, and a joint 2025 rule-of-law statement with the ABA and four major-city bar associations indicates coordinated national positioning. Theresa Leets was installed as President at the June 18, 2026 Installation Dinner, formalizing the 2026-2027 leadership transition.

LACBA's go-to-market is community-anchored rather than sales-led: growth depends on maintaining and expanding the active attorney population within LA County, sustaining CLE attendance, and filling sponsorship inventory. The principal revenue concentration risk sits with corporate sponsors and endorsed vendors rather than the membership base, and the absence of any disclosed AI/ML capability means technology-driven differentiation is not currently part of the value proposition.

Name

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Legal name

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Website

https://lacba.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LACBA is a 150-year-old 501(c)(6) professional bar association serving roughly 20,000 Los Angeles County attorneys through CLE programs, publications, referrals, and member services, with revenue from dues, sponsorships, and CLE fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Bar Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Legal professional association
• Continuing legal education
• Bar membership services
• Attorney referral service
• Legal publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for legal professionals in Los Angeles County, providing access to CLE programming, publications, networking events, and member benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors pay tiered sponsorship fees (Cocktail Reception Sponsor $15,000 exclusive; Diamond Sponsor $10,000; Gold Level $5,975) to showcase brands to 20,000 LACBA members at events.
3. CLE and Educational Programs: Self-paced online CLE catalog with 264+ programs offered at various price points ($0 for some member programs, up to $225 for symposiums). Revenue from continuing legal education program registration fees.
4. Publications: Los Angeles Lawyer magazine (award-winning monthly e-magazine), daily eBriefs appellate summaries, and Corporate Counsel's Guide. Revenue derived from member subscriptions and advertising.
5. LACBA This Week Newsletter: Weekly member newsletter with advertising opportunities for member services and external vendors.
6. Lawyer Referral Service (SmartLaw): Referral service connecting consumers with attorneys, generating revenue through participating attorney fees.
7. Job Board and Office Space Marketplace: Online marketplace for legal job postings and office space listings for law professionals, generating revenue from posting fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is a nonprofit professional membership association serving approximately 20,000 attorneys and legal professionals in Los Angeles County. It delivers continuing legal education (CLE) programs, publishes the Los Angeles Lawyer magazine and corporate counsel guides, operates the SmartLaw lawyer referral service, maintains an expert witness directory and job board, and provides networking events, advocacy, and pro bono programming for its members.

Product overview

Los Angeles County Bar Association offers a comprehensive suite of professional development, publishing, and member services for legal professionals. The core offerings include the award-winning Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine (monthly publication), Daily eBriefs (appellate court summaries), and the annual Corporate Counsel's Guide. The association provides extensive Continuing Legal Education through the CLE Store (with 264+ self-paced courses) and CLE 360 platform. Digital services include a podcast, Resource Hub with white papers and guides, Expert Witness Directories, SmartLaw Lawyer Referral Service, a Job Board, and Office Space Marketplace. The organization serves law students and facilitates pro bono opportunities through partnerships with legal aid organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Los Angeles Lawyer: Award-winning monthly e-magazine published by LACBA covering substantive law issues, featuring in-depth articles on emerging legal trends and providing CLE credits to readers. Published for nearly 50 years.
• LACBA This Week
• Daily eBriefs
• Corporate Counsel's Guide
• Expert Witness Directory
• LACBA Resource Hub
• LACBA Podcast
• SmartLaw
• Counsel for Justice

Products and services

• LACBA Membership Annual membership tiers for attorneys and legal professionals providing access to CLE programming, member directories, networking events, publications, and advocacy representation.
• Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 members reached through events and sponsorships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IT Support LAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 February 2026IT Support LA has been named the Official Corporate Sponsor and Official IT Sponsor of LACBA, recognizing the company's experience supporting law firms with secure and reliable technology services. As part of the partnership, IT Support LA provides LACBA members with access to technology resources, cybersecurity education, and programming designed for the legal profession.
• Ahern InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAhern Insurance has been the endorsed broker for LACBA since 2008. Ahern provides insurance products and services tailored to the needs of legal professionals and businesses within the LACBA membership community.
• Acrisure Law Firm SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering products or services to LACBA members. Visible in the Featured Member Benefits section of the LACBA website.
• First LegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering litigation support and court filing services to LACBA members.
• MyCaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor providing case management software to LACBA members.
• OneLegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering legal technology services to LACBA members.
• LawPayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor providing payment processing solutions for law firms to LACBA members.
• Rev.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering transcription and captioning services to LACBA members.
• CosmolexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering legal accounting and billing software to LACBA members.
• Rocket MatterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor providing practice management software to LACBA members.
• TimesolvminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured member benefit sponsor offering time tracking and billing solutions to LACBA members.
• Expert4LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline Expert Witness Directory operated by LACBA, providing a searchable database of expert witnesses for legal professionals. Also available as a print directory.
• Counsel for JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACBA's charitable foundation providing free civil legal services to low-income Californians. Coordinates pro bono programs and manages IOLTA grant recipients. URL: counselforjustice.org
• Community Legal Aid SoCalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro bono partner offering remote limited-scope clinic opportunities for LACBA volunteer attorneys to assist low-income tenants in preparing answers to unlawful detainer complaints.
• Public CounselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading public interest law firm partnering with LACBA's Appellate Courts Committee on a pilot program offering representation to indigent litigants without counsel in the Second District Court of Appeal.
• Bar Associations (Joint Advocacy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACBA partners with bar organizations nationally on rule of law advocacy, including joint statements with the American Bar Association, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco bar associations condemning efforts to undermine the courts and legal profession.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Francisco Bar Association: Voluntary bar association serving Bay Area attorneys with CLE programs, sections, and member services. Closely comparable to LACBA in California-specific geography, voluntary membership model, and CLE-led programming.
• National Bar Association: National voluntary bar association predominantly serving Black attorneys, lawyers, judges, and law students. Comparable to LACBA in membership organization structure, CLE delivery, and advocacy focus.
• American Bar Association: The largest national voluntary bar association in the U.S., providing CLE, publications, sections, and advocacy for lawyers across all 50 states. Directly comparable to LACBA as a membership-based professional association for attorneys, with overlapping product categories (CLE, magazine, networking events).
• Chicago Bar Association: One of the oldest and largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations in the U.S., offering CLE, publications, and member benefits. Functionally analogous to LACBA in scale, history, and revenue diversification.
• Boston Bar Association: Voluntary metropolitan bar association serving Greater Boston lawyers with CLE, publications, and pro bono programs. Similar in size, mission, and CLE-driven revenue model to LACBA.
• New York City Bar Association: Large voluntary city-level bar association in New York with a similar membership, CLE, publishing, and committee-based service model. Directly comparable to LACBA in scale, governance structure, and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• State Bar of California: California's mandatory regulatory bar that also offers CLE and member services. Comparable to LACBA in California-specific CLE delivery and lawyer-services infrastructure, but differs in regulatory versus voluntary mandate.

Others

• Association of Legal Administrators: Professional association for legal management professionals with conferences, publications, and certifications. Adjacent to LACBA in serving the broader legal ecosystem and competing for legal-vendor sponsorship dollars.

Regional players

• Beverly Hills Bar Association: Local voluntary bar association in Beverly Hills serving LA-area attorneys. Overlaps with LACBA geographically within the broader Los Angeles legal market and offers similar CLE and networking products, making it a close regional peer.

Emerging players

• Federal Bar Association: National bar association focused on federal practitioners with CLE, publications, and section-based programming. Comparable to LACBA in CLE and publications revenue lines, though narrower in target membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lacba
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=m_lpnkZMbGc
• Facebookfacebook.com/the-los-angeles-county-bar-association-lacba-53396064212
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-angeles-county-bar-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacba_law

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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