EBA's Mission, Values and Governing Documents
Energy Bar Association (EBA) is an international, non-profit association of attorneys, energy professionals, and students active in all areas of energy law. EBA has seven regional chapters across the U.S. and one in Canada. The Energy Bar Association was established in 1946 as Federal Power Bar Association and, in 1977, the organization changed its name to Federal Energy Bar Association to reflect the name change of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Around 2000, "Federal" was dropped from the name to reflect the diversity of practices within the membership, not all of which focus on federal law.
EBA hosts numerous educational events in person and virtually throughout the year, including two national conferences that draw over 400 attendees each. Our educational programming focuses on providing introductory and advanced level programs, many approved for continuing legal education credits (CLE). An important part of EBA's success has always been its member interaction and networking opportunities. EBA hosts various lunch, reception and dinner programs providing opportunities for members to connect and share their expertise.
Volunteer opportunities are plentiful with EBA – from serving on a Steering Committee or Council, to speaking engagements, and leadership roles within our regional chapters or on one of three boards of directors.
To learn more about EBA's history, see EBA Annual Reports. We also invite you to join us for one of many programs throughout the year. See the Events Calendar for the current list of events.
EBA Mission and Core Values
To advance the professional excellence of those engaged in energy law, regulation and policy through professional education, exploring diverse viewpoints and building connections.
EBA is committed to creating an environment that facilitates robust dialogue and debate designed to explore the multiple facets of current and emerging issues and policy, and to surface innovative ideas.
EBA is committed to growing an inclusive community that connects and engages a vast and diverse array of energy industry participants and thought leaders.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Energy Bar Association (“EBA”), the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (“CFEBA”), and the Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (“FELJ”) are committed to the goals of fostering an inclusive and diverse membership and increasing diversity across all levels of the Associations. Attorneys, Energy Professionals and Students with varied and diverse characteristics practicing in the energy field are welcome to join our ranks, regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, Native American, Alaska, or Hawaiian Native tribal membership or descendance, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family and marital status (including pregnancy), family responsibilities, religion, national origin, age, personal appearance, political affiliation, veterans status, disability, source of income (government, solo, corporate, firm practice), or place of residence or business (geographic diversity) and are encouraged to become active participants in the Associations’ activities.