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How a PIABA Membership Benefits Securities Attorneys Join Us at the Annual Meeting Discover Your Place in the Investor Advocacy Community

PIABA Membership: The Best Resource for Securities Law Professionals

Are you a securities arbitration attorney committed to protecting investors? In the fast-paced and complex world of securities law, having a dedicated network of peers is not just a luxury – it’s a necessity. The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) is the premier professional organization for attorneys like you.

We are a national community built by and for investor advocates. PIABA’s mission is to promote the interests of the public investor in all securities arbitration and litigation forums, while fostering the highest standards of ethics and advocacy. PIABA membership benefits are specifically designed to enhance your practice, expand your expertise, and connect you with a robust network of like-minded professionals.

How a PIABA Membership Benefits Securities Attorneys

PIABA’s membership structure is designed to provide real, ongoing value to legal professionals who focus on representing investors – whether in FINRA arbitrations or other forms of securities-related litigation.

For the Practicing Securities Attorney

To qualify as a Regular Member, attorneys must devote at least 80% of their practice to representing investors. If you’re early in your career, our Young Member membership is available at a reduced rate. Both offer significant support in a complex regulatory environment:

PIABA List Serve: More than a forum, this is a real-time legal think tank. Whether you’re grappling with a nuanced FINRA rule, facing a novel arbitration strategy, or interpreting new SEC/SRO regulations, you’ll get actionable insights from attorneys nationwide who have walked that path.
PIABA Referral Database: Building a successful practice takes more than skill – it takes connection. Our referral platform offers a direct path to new cases. Members regularly use this resource to share and receive investor-client referrals, significantly expanding their client base.
Website Marketing & Online Directory: As a member, your profile is listed in PIABA’s public-facing member directory, enhancing your online credibility. Potential clients and referring attorneys use this directory to find skilled securities lawyers across the country.

For Regulators and Law Students

A well-informed bar association benefits from regulatory insight and cultivates future leaders in investor protection.

For Regulators: Membership offers access to the PIABA Bar Journal, select meeting sessions, and ongoing educational resources. These help regulators understand the real-world challenges attorneys face while advocating for investors – a critical perspective for crafting fair, effective rules.
For Law Students: With a highly affordable $80 membership fee, law students gain access to PIABA’s national network, educational materials, and mentoring opportunities. Whether you’re seeking a career in investor advocacy or just exploring the field, PIABA offers a competitive edge as you enter the profession.

Join Us at the Annual Meeting

The best way to experience the full value of a PIABA membership is to attend our Annual Meeting. It’s not just a conference. Our annual meeting is a great place to learn about PIABA, the work we do, but it’s also a dynamic forum for:

Networking with seasoned investor advocates
Participating in CLE sessions taught by national leaders – up to 17 hours a registrant can obtain.
Shaping the future of securities law

PIABA’s annual meeting is open to those who have worked in investor advocacy for years as well as those just joining the industry. No matter your position, the PIABA Annual Meeting offers invaluable tools, knowledge, and camaraderie.

Discover Your Place in the Investor Advocacy Community

With over 400 members and a history of securing billions in recoveries for wronged investors, PIABA is more than a bar association – it’s a movement. Join us to grow your practice, deepen your expertise, and be part of a national voice committed to protecting the investing public.

Learn more and register to be a member.

PIABA, the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association, is your nationwide advocate for investor rights. As leading attorneys in securities arbitration and investment fraud, we help investors recover losses from broker misconduct and fight for investor justice. Explore our Investor Resources to learn more or use our directory to Find an Attorney dedicated to protecting your financial interests. Get a PIABA Membership to enhance your voice in the securities industry. Join as a member today.

Hear what our members say about PIABA.

See how PIABA has helped protect others in investment disputes within the securities industry.

“The resources and networking opportunities provided by PIABA have been instrumental in my career development. When I was new to the practice, I was surrounded by mentors and friends who were always willing to help. Over the 12+ years I have been a member, PIABA has consistently been my most valuable support. As an experienced lawyer, PIABA offers leadership roles and opportunities to give back by mentoring the next generation of attorneys in this area. You won’t regret getting involved.”

Meyer Wilson

Courtney M. Werning, Esq. | Principal

“I have been a PIABA member since the year of its founding in 1991. For 33 years PIABA has been an unparalleled source of information and ideas, and remains an integral part of my law practice. More important, I count many of its members as my friends. PIABA has greatly enriched my life, both professionally and socially.”

Leonard Steiner

STEINER & LIBO

“Piaba has been instrumental to the growth of my career. I have made lifelong friends and have attended every annual meeting for the last 15 years. The list-serve, the dedication of its members and its national reach is the gold standard for any bar association.”

Gana Weinstein

Adam J. Gana | Managing Partner

“PIABA is the greatest bar association I have had the privilege of being a part of. PIABA and its membership have been instrumental in my growth and development as a securities litigation attorney in representing and fighting for investors. As a member of PIABA you will find many attorneys across the country who are willing to help you from sharing practice tips to arguments. There is no organization doing more good for the investing public than PIABA.”

Michael C. Bixby

Bixby Law PLLC | Founder & Managing Attorney