James W. Shelson

Provides legal services

Operates as a bar association for lawyers

Provides legal services

The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit is a professional organization dedicated to improving and facilitating the administration of justice in the federal courts within the Fifth Circuit. The non-profit company is based in New Orleans, LA. It serves attorneys admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, offering membership benefits such as daily email updates of circuit opinions, searchable archives, articles on federal practice and brief writing, court announcements, discounted hotel rates, access to association facilities, and plans for online CLE training. The association hosts events including an annual appellate advocacy seminar, regional seminars, and an appellate oral advocacy competition for young lawyers. It maintains committees focused on civil and criminal law, communications, governance, membership, pro bono service, programming, and young lawyer engagement, providing resources and fostering education, networking, and leadership within the legal community.

The Hinds County Bar Association, operating as the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA), is a voluntary organization serving lawyers, judges, and the judiciary in the metropolitan areas of Madison and Rankin counties. The non-profit company is based in Jackson, MS. It provides opportunities for engagement through luncheon meetings, social events, continuing legal education programs, publications, and key speakers. The association supports pro bono work, addresses diversity issues through scholarships, and maintains communication via its website and social media channels.