TIPS MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE

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1 TIPS MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE Uniting plaintiff, defense, insurance and corporate counsel to advance the civil justice system Thomson Reuters is the Premier Section Sponsor for the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section

2 EXPERIENCE INVOLVEMENT TIPS is designed with you in mind. We want you to get the most out of your membership by providing valuable tools to enhance your career and practice. Here are some of the many ways you can use TIPS to your advantage: GET INVOLVED TIPS has over 30 practice-specific general committees that provide the focused information you want as well as a variety of involvement and networking opportunities. Join as many committees as you wish to stay abreast of new developments, acquire new practice methods and meet others who share your professional interests. TAKE THE LEAD There are numerous opportunities in practice-specific general committees to take a leadership role. Involvement can also lead to an appointed position within TIPS leadership, focusing on initiatives such as membership, long-range planning, technology, publications, plaintiff s involvement and outreach to law student and young lawyers. SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE TIPS offers speaking opportunities at more than 50 individual CLE sessions, which gives you and your firm valuable recognition and a chance to share your insights with your peers. You may also choose to write articles for committee newsletters, develop programming, or speak at industry events. ENHANCE YOUR INSIGHTS Take advantage of our many CLE conferences and meetings. Make time to attend our Section Conference each Spring with more than 24 hours of top-notch CLE programming and networking events. Participate in our free CLE series, Member Mondays, which offers free CLE teleconferences and webinars. You will also have access to our audio and publications library. GIVE BACK Members can also give back to the community by volunteering to participate in our public service projects. Take part in a variety of Section activities to enhance your professional and personal development.

3 EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE TIPS offers an exciting array of publications that examine up-to-the-minute subject matter relating to your practice. THE BRIEF Each issue of The Brief, the Section s quarterly magazine, includes an array of practical articles of interest to plaintiff and defense lawyers who practice tort and/or insurance law. The popular Practice TIPS section provides practical, how-to advice on practice and litigation matters. TORT TRIAL & INSURANCE PRACTICE LAW JOURNAL The most widely recognized law review in the field, the Journal features in-depth articles on insurance and business litigation, trial and appellate practice, and other areas of the law, such as admiralty, aviation, health & disability, employment, and much more. TORTSOURCE This electronic publication highlights topical tort and insurance law issues and includes technology advice, practice tips and updates on continuing legal education programming. When I Was a New Lawyer, In Motion and a host of other unique columns round out each issue of this quarterly newsletter. COMMITTEE NEWSLETTERS Published by each general committee and complimentary for committee members, these periodic electronic newsletters provide the latest articles and information specific to your areas of practice. AWARD-WINNING BOOKS TIPS is your resource for the latest books in the tort, trial and insurance fields. As a TIPS member, you will receive exclusive discounts on all TIPS publications. For a complete catalog of Section publications, visit ambar.org/tipspublications

4 EXPERIENCE VALUE FAST FACTS: > 18,000 members > 85 years of service > 32 general committees > 100 newsletters, books and periodicals LIMITLESS professional development opportunities The ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) exists to serve its members. We work tirelessly to provide the tools and resources to improve your trial skills, increase your knowledge of the insurance industry and keep you relevant on issues that affect your practice. As a member of TIPS, you bring significant value to our initiatives and drive the strategy and delivery of all we offer. We thank you for your membership and hope that our many member benefits will enhance your law practice and your career.

5 COMMITTEE ENROLLMENT FORM Get even more value from your membership by joining our practice-specific committees for free! NAME ABA ID# FIRM/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER ADDRESS Please add my name to the committee(s) indicated. I understand TIPS membership is a prerequisite to joining any of its committees. Admiralty and Maritime Law Animal Law Appellate Advocacy Automobile Law Aviation and Space Law Business Litigation Commercial Transportation Litigation Cybersecurity Corporate Counsel Dispute Resolution Employee Benefits Employment and Labor Law Excess, Surplus Lines and Reinsurance Fidelity and Surety Law Health and Disability Insurance Law Insurance Coverage Litigation Insurance Regulation Intellectual Property Law International Life Insurance Law Litigation and Trial Practice Media, Privacy and Advertising Law Medicine & Law Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Bioscience Products Liability Professional Liability Insurance Property Insurance Law Self-Insurers and Risk Managers Staff Counsel Title Insurance Litigation Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Law HOW TO ENROLL: Choose your committees online: ambar.org/tipscommittees Fax this form: Mail this form: American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

6 American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section 321 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION