CHICAGO, IL | SEPTEMBER 18 – 20, 2024

The Workshop

This 2.5-day conference includes continuing legal education (CLE), timely updates from the world of bond law, and numerous networking opportunities to meet hundreds of your colleagues.

Latest From NABL

  • Reports and Resources

Model Bond Opinion Report

Fifth edition of NABL’s signature report updated to reflect current municipal bond practices.

  • Member Spotlight

David J. Fernandez

Ballard Spahr LLP in New York, NY.

  • News

A Message from Outgoing NABL President, Carol McCoog

Recapping a few of the organization’s many successes throughout the past year.

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

FY2025 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

  • News

2024 NABL Awards

Each year, we celebrate dedicated members and municipal market champions with a variety of awards to honor their contributions to our organization and industry.

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

Subordinate Lien Bonds

Bonds having a subordinate claim on one or more security interests relative to the claim against such security interests by the holders of other bonds, also known as “junior lien bonds.”