Construction Lawyers Society of America

What Construction Lawyers Society of America does

The Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) is a private, invitation-only membership association headquartered at 235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia, operating as a Georgia LLC. Founded circa 2016, CLSA curates a selective, international membership of distinguished construction lawyers spanning litigation, arbitration, transactional work, and international construction matters. Its core products are the CLSA Fellowship Program (with Fellow, Associate Fellow, In-House Counsel Fellow, Judicial/Governmental/Academic Fellow, and lifetime Emeritus tiers), the annual International Conference & Induction of Fellows (e.g., October 21-23, 2026 at Four Seasons Jackson Hole), the North American Construction Law Symposium (NACLS) regional series, the Construction Commentary & Review publication, and an awards program including the Founders' Cup, Meyerson Lifetime Achievement Award, President's Trophy, and Honorary Trial Orders (Barrister designations).

Underlying technology is a standard professional-association membership management platform: web-based member directory, online event/conference registration, digital content delivery for Construction Commentary & Review, and downloadable digital badge assets (JPG, PDF, EPS) for Fellows. No proprietary technology, AI/ML, or platform-based marketplace mechanics are described. The CLSA Referral Network enables Fellows to cross-sell legal services for multi-jurisdictional representation, while the Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute provide bundled, complimentary membership to all Fellows, reinforcing the value proposition.

CLSA monetizes through (a) recurring annual Fellowship dues, (b) conference and symposium registration fees ranging from $495 (guest social events) to $2,995 (non-Fellow at the International Conference), with NACLS at $995, (c) Corporate Diversity Sponsorships tiered from $3,000 (beverage service) to $15,000 (Celebration of Fellows Gala), and (d) printed conference materials at $150 per attendee. Membership is gated by nomination; members and law firms across the US and internationally are the primary customer segment, served through the website (constructionsociety.org), email newsletters, social media, and in-person conferences as the principal channels.

Name

Construction Lawyers Society of America

Legal name

Construction Lawyers Society of America, LLC

Website

https://constructionsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) is a private, invitation-only international membership association of elite construction lawyers, offering Fellowship credentials, annual conferences, regional symposia, publications, and an awards program serving attorneys and law firms across the US and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

Keywords

• Construction law association
• Legal professional membership
• Attorney fellowship program
• Construction law CLE
• Lawyer referral network

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual fellowship dues for members (Fellows, Associate Fellows, In-House Counsel Fellows, Judicial/Governmental/Academic Fellows). Lifetime Emeritus status available upon retirement with complimentary dues for life.
2. Conference Registration Fees: International Conference & Induction of Fellows (Fellow: $2,495, Speaker: $1,895, Panel Speaker: $2,195, Non-Fellow: $2,995, Guest: $495). North American Construction Law Symposium: $995 per attendee.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate Diversity Sponsorships at conferences including Celebration of Fellows Gala ($15,000), Welcome Reception ($10,000), Conference Audio/Visual ($8,000), Lunch ($5,000), Breakfast ($4,000), and Beverage Service ($3,000).
4. Printed Materials: Printed conference materials available for $150 per attendee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) is an invitation-only, selective, and limited international membership association of distinguished construction lawyers. It sells annual Fellowship memberships, hosts an annual International Conference & Induction of Fellows and the North American Construction Law Symposium, publishes Construction Commentary & Review, and operates a CLSA Referral Network enabling Fellows to cross-sell multi-jurisdictional legal services. The organization also accepts Corporate Diversity Sponsorships from companies aligned with its diversity mission.

Product overview

The Construction Lawyers Society of America is an invitation-only professional membership society for elite construction lawyers. Its core offerings include the Fellowship Program, annual International Conference & Induction of Fellows, North American Construction Law Symposium (NACLS), Construction Commentary & Review publication, and the CLSA Awards Program. Supporting programs include the CLSA Referral Network, Diversity Law Institute, Trial Law Institute, Practice Institutes, and Honorary Trial Orders. The organization also offers Corporate Diversity Sponsorship for qualifying companies. These offerings are designed to advance professional excellence, foster community, and promote ethical leadership in construction law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Construction Commentary & Review: The organization's publication featuring articles, best results, press releases, and news related to construction law.
• Diversity Law Institute
• Trial Law Institute
• North American Construction Law Symposium (NACLS)
• CLSA Referral Network

Products and services

• CLSA Fellowship Program An invitation-only, selective membership program for distinguished construction lawyers, conferring Fellow, Associate Fellow, In-House Counsel Fellow, or Judicial/Governmental/Academic Fellow status with annual dues, complimentary Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute memberships, CLE credit, networking, and lifetime Emeritus status upon retirement.
• International Conference & Induction of Fellows Annual black-tie flagship conference featuring approximately 8 hours of CLE (including ethics), networking, and formal induction ceremonies for new CLSA Fellows; the 2026 edition runs October 21-23 at Four Seasons Jackson Hole. Registration is tiered: Fellow $2,495, Panel Speaker $2,195, Speaker $1,895, Non-Fellow $2,995, Guest $495.
• North American Construction Law Symposium (NACLS) An advanced construction law symposium series featuring peer presentations and small-group learning at prestigious venues; registration is $995 per attendee, including breakfast, lunch, cocktail party, meeting space, and AV, with optional $140 guest cocktail party access.
• Corporate Diversity Sponsorship Sponsorship program for companies demonstrating commitment to diversity in the legal profession, with tiered packages at conferences including Celebration of Fellows Gala ($15,000), Welcome Reception ($10,000), Conference Audio/Visual ($8,000), Lunch ($5,000), Breakfast ($4,000), and Beverage Service ($3,000); designated sponsors such as Trustpoint.One receive the Corporate Diversity Sponsor designation for the sponsorship period.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trustpoint.OnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrustpoint.One is an end-to-end legal services provider delivering technology-enabled solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments, including those handling complex construction and infrastructure matters. They partner with legal teams to streamline operations, manage risk, control litigation costs, and improve outcomes across all phases of construction disputes and project-related legal work. Trustpoint.One has been awarded the designation of Corporate Diversity Sponsor of CLSA for 2026-2027.
• Fishman MarketingminorOthersWebsite development vendor for the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
• Diversity Law InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomatic and complimentary membership in the Diversity Law Institute is provided to all CLSA Fellows. The DLI promotes diversity within the legal profession and offers the Diversity Law Institute Diversity Awards recognizing efforts toward diversity among law firms and individuals.
• Trial Law InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomatic and complimentary membership in the Trial Law Institute is provided to all CLSA Fellows. The institute supports trial prowess development and recognizes excellence in trial advocacy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Litigation Counsel of America: Invitation-only selective fellowship society of American trial lawyers, with a comparable membership dues and conference model, Honorary Fellow distinctions, and similar professional recognition brand. Closest structural analog to CLSA in the legal honorary society space.
• American College of Trial Lawyers: Prestigious invitation-only fellowship of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the U.S. and Canada, founded on selectivity and peer recognition. Operates with a similar dues structure, annual gatherings, and CLE programming for an elite trial-lawyer membership base.
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers: Limited-membership international honorary society limited to 500 active trial lawyers, mirroring CLSA's selectivity and international construction-law focus. Comparable in dues model, conference programming, and prestige-driven brand.
• American College of Construction Lawyers: Nationally recognized honorary society of construction lawyers, the most direct vertical peer. Operates on invitation-only fellowship and offers similar networking, recognition, and CLE programming aimed at construction law specialists.
• Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel: International organization of experienced defense and corporate counsel with selective membership criteria. Comparable membership society model, dues revenue, and conference-driven engagement for an elite legal niche.
• International Association of Defense Counsel: Invitation-based global legal association for defense and corporate counsel, with similar selective membership, annual conferences, CLE programming, and thought leadership publications. Highly analogous membership-society operating model.

Emerging players

• American College of Real Estate Lawyers: Honorary society for leading real estate lawyers, adjacent vertical overlap with construction law practice. Comparable selective fellowship structure and CLE/networking focus for transactional and litigation real estate practitioners.
• National Board of Trial Advocacy: Credentialing body that certifies trial lawyer expertise, offering CLE and certification pathways. Adjacent to CLSA's trial advocacy positioning through the Trial Law Institute sub-brand.

Broad incumbents

• Practising Law Institute: Largest provider of CLE programming in the U.S. with on-demand and live courses across all practice areas. Represents the broad incumbent alternative to CLSA's boutique CLE delivery, particularly in construction law specialty content.
• American Bar Association: The largest voluntary legal membership organization in the U.S., offering CLE, publications, and section programming including the Forum on Construction Law. Broad-incumbent comparison point for CLSA's selective, verticalized model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CLSA_Lawyers

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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