New Public Finance Attorney Career Hub
Empowering Future Leaders in Public Finance Law
As a public finance attorney, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping communities and supporting public initiatives in your community. Whether you’re fresh out of law school or transitioning into this dynamic field, we provide the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
Essential Resources for New Attorneys
Foundational Knowledge
• Bond Basics: Understand the basics of public finance law, including key terms, concepts, and legal frameworks. Start Reading >
Practical Guides
• Model Legal Documents: Tips and templates for drafting bond opinions, disclosure documents, and other essential legal documents. Search by Topics >
Professional Development
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE): Access a curated list of CLE courses to keep your knowledge up-to-date and meet your professional requirements. Read FAQs >
• Committees: NABL has 11 different committees ranging from Tax to Securities to General Law and Practice to Diversity. Check out all the options and share your expertise with the community >
• Volunteer: Check out the current opportunities to help with a committee project.
Career Advancement
• Mentorship Programs: Connect with seasoned professionals who can provide guidance and support as you navigate your career path. Apply >
• Young Lawyers Network: The NABL Young Lawyers Network (YLN) will give members a space to discuss issues/questions they may have about work, increase participants knowledge about the field, and find volunteer opportunities geared toward their interests. Professionals with fewer than 10 years of experience are encouraged to join! Thank you to our 2025 YLN Representatives, Tiffaney Trosclair of Foley & Judell LLP and Justin Hicks of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, for leading this group.
Your Career Development Starts Here!
Crafting Disclosure Policies
Paper to provide NABL members with tools to advise issuers of municipal securities in developing written disclosure policies and procedures.
Model Bond Opinion Report
Fifth edition of NABL’s signature report updated to reflect current municipal bond practices.
Due Diligence Consideration in Primary Offerings of Municipal Securities
White paper to provide members with tools and procedures for consideration when undertaking due diligence reviews for clients in connection with primary offerings of municipal securities.
Pathways to Leadership: Firm Partnership
The Diversity Committee hosted the third in its webinar series, “Pathways to Leadership: Firm Partnership” to share expert advice and insights for associates within the NABL community looking to advance their career into firm partnership.
The Workshop 2023: Session Bundle
You can purchase access to individual sessions or the entire Bundle to watch sessions and earn Continuing Legal Education credits.
Young Lawyers Network: 2025 Inaugural Meeting
This virtual meeting is intended exclusively for active NABL members interested in the NABL Young Lawyers Network. Hosted on February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.