Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

What Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association does

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association (LPBA) is a US-based nonprofit professional membership association that serves practicing attorneys who also hold pilot certificates — a narrow intersection of the legal and aviation professions. Its stated purpose is to unite members through two annual conventions and a quarterly journal, providing continuing legal education (CLE), peer networking, and a member directory centered on aviation law, regulation, and safety.

The association's core offerings are organized around four products: an online Member Portal (membership directory, renewals, and member profiles); Online CLE Courses delivered through an external platform (CE21); the quarterly LPBA Journal covering aviation law and related topics, with current and archived issues; and two annual conventions held at varying US locations, with the next scheduled for Fort Worth, Texas in August 2026. Technology delivery is modest — a website (lawyer-pilots.org) hosted and produced by BusinessMasters.Net, plus the outsourced CE21 platform for CLE delivery. No proprietary technology, mobile applications, or APIs are disclosed.

LPBA operates as a member-supported nonprofit. Revenue is generated through membership dues, conference registration fees, and conference sponsorships drawn from a small roster of aviation-focused law firms and aviation associations (including AAAI, Pilot Counsel, Strumor Law, Kallio Law, Constant Law, Angel Base, and individual member Gary Allen). Marketing relies on the association's website, its quarterly journal, in-person conventions, and member referrals. The organization is governed by member leadership, with no disclosed parent company, external investment, or institutional ownership.

Name

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

Legal name

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

Website

https://lpba.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association is a US nonprofit membership association serving practicing attorneys who hold pilot certificates, providing them with two annual conventions, a quarterly aviation-law journal, an online member directory, and CLE courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Legal professional association
• Aviation law education
• Continuing legal education
• Professional membership network
• Aviation law journal

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association (LPBA) is a membership-based professional association for attorneys who hold pilot licenses. It provides members-only access to a directory and renewal portal, online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses delivered via CE21, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal covering aviation law, and two annual conventions held at varying locations for networking and professional development.

Product overview

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association (LPBA) operates as a membership-based professional association rather than a traditional product company. The organization's offerings consist of membership services, professional development through continuing legal education (CLE) courses, and a quarterly journal. The primary service delivery vehicle is the member portal which provides access to the member directory, while the Online CLE Courses platform (hosted externally via CE21) and the LPBA Journal serve as complementary educational resources alongside two annual conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• LPBA Member Portal Members-only online portal providing access to the member directory, membership renewal, and individual member profiles for attorney-pilots who have joined LPBA.
• Online CLE Courses Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses delivered through an external CE21 platform, providing professional development credits on aviation law topics for practicing attorney-pilots.
• LPBA Journal A quarterly peer-reviewed journal covering aviation law, safety, regulation, and related topics, with current and archived issues available to members.
• Annual Conventions Two annual conferences (Summer and another seasonal event) that bring together member attorneys for CLE programming, networking, and camaraderie around aviation and law topics. Sustaining members receive reduced registration fees.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AAAI (American Aviation Association of Immigrants)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor providing support for LPBA's annual conventions. AAAA-logo is displayed on the conference sponsor section of the LPBA website.
• Angel BaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for LPBA events. Displayed as a sponsor logo on the conference page with a link to member profile.
• Constant Law, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor and law firm that supports LPBA conventions. Logo displayed on the sponsor section with link to constantlawllc.com.
• Gary AllenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndividual member and conference sponsor. Linked to member profile page on LPBA website.
• Kallio Law Firm, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for LPBA events. Law firm specializing in aviation law supports LPBA conventions.
• Pilot CounselminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor providing aviation legal expertise and support for LPBA events. Logo displayed with link to pilotcounsel.com.
• Strumor LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor supporting LPBA annual conventions. Linked to strumorlaw.com.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• State Bar of California: A state bar association governing the practice of law in California. Comparable to LPBA in providing member services and CLE, but functions as a regulatory body in a single state rather than a voluntary national affinity association.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Bar Association: A national bar association serving attorneys practicing in federal courts and federal agencies. Comparable to LPBA as a niche bar association operating with a member-driven model, publications, and events, but specialized in federal practice rather than aviation interest.
• National Bar Association: A national professional association primarily serving African American attorneys and lawyers of color. Comparable to LPBA as a specialty bar association with a member-driven model, annual conventions, and publications, though addressing a different demographic segment of the bar.
• American Bar Association: The largest national professional association for attorneys in the U.S., providing CLE, publications, sections, and member services. Comparable to LPBA as a bar-association operating model, but at vastly larger scale and serving all attorneys rather than the attorney-pilot niche.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: The largest general aviation membership association in the U.S., serving pilots and aircraft owners with publications, advocacy, and events. Comparable to LPBA as a membership-driven aviation community organization, though AOPA lacks the legal-professional layer that defines LPBA.

Others

• The Ninety-Nines: An international organization of women pilots. Comparable to LPBA as a niche aviation membership association with a chapter structure and events, but without the legal-professional layer that defines LPBA's membership.
• Experimental Aircraft Association: A membership-driven general aviation organization focused on sport and experimental flying, including the annual AirVenture convention. Comparable to LPBA as a member-funded aviation community organization hosting events, though EAA has no legal-professional component.
• National Association of Flight Instructors: A professional membership association for flight instructors that provides conferences, publications, and resources. Comparable to LPBA as a membership-driven aviation professional association with a published journal and annual events, though focused on flight instructors rather than attorney-pilots.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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