The Essentials 2026: Bond Law Bootcamp

Foundational conference for attorneys and municipal market participants new to areas of bond law hosted in Austin, TX, April 8 – 10, 2026. Registration is now open!

Latest From NABL

  • Reports and Resources

Tax Due Diligence Matrix Gov Bonds

Starting point and road map designed to aid practitioners through the process of conducting tax due diligence for governmental bonds.

  • Member Spotlight

Carol Lew

A partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, chair of The Institute 2026, and NABL member since 1989.

  • Webinars

Protecting Your Well-Being While Practicing in a Polarized Climate

This on-demand offering is free and not eligible for CLE credit.

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Image of hearing room sign outside of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.
  • News

FY2026 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2026 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

  • The Bond Lawyer

The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 4

NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.

By the Numbers

+2,300Members

With more than 2,300 active members you will find a network and community for your practice.

101HouRs of CLE OPPORTUNITIES

We offer 101 hours of CLE courses at a 30 percent discount for our members.

95%Retention Rate

We’re supporting member goals by expanding networks and access to resources.

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It’s a one-stop shopping experience for all of the resources that a bond lawyer might need. 

Victoria Ozimek, Bracewell LLP in Austin, TX

NABL’s in-person conferences are the most valuable for me. Whether you want to develop new business, step up your game intellectually, develop industry contacts, or keep up with CLE requirements— it’s all there.”  

Kareem J. Spratling, Bryant Miller Olive P.A in Tampa, FL. 

I could not imagine being a bond attorney for 40 years without the support NABL provided in keeping me current on the complex statutory and regulatory requirements of the practice.

Kathleen C. McKinney, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. in Greenville, SC 

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Start with the Bond Basics

Preliminary Official Statement (“POS”)

The type of offering document circulated prior to the determination of the interest rates and certain other terms of the bonds when it is anticipated or known the bonds will be purchased by an underwriter and resold to the public.