The Partners Network is the national forum for the promotion of networking and professional development for APA partners and senior attorneys practicing in major law firms or who have major law firm experience suitable for corporate law departments.

Membership eligibility requires that the attorney be a partner, counsel or senior attorney in a major law firm with at least 10 attorneys and with at least 5 years of law experience. Those with past major law firm experience are also eligible. Eligibility inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Network who will consider the scope and depth of the attorney’s experience, practice area, and geographic location, which are all relevant to admission to the Network.

All members must be a member of NAPABA either as a direct member or via a local affiliate. All members must pay annual dues to be in the online Directory and remain on distribution lists for important announcements during the year.

Membership in the Partners Network, includes listing in the Partners Directory. Use the preceding link for instructions on how to join the Network.

The Network's activities include:

• Annual dinners at each NAPABA Convention in association with the NAPABA In-House Counsel Network
• Operation of an online Directory of APA Partners in Major US Law Firms (the "Directory") Click here for the directory.
  
• Production of substantive and career development programs at NAPABA's Annual Conventions
• Local networking events with other NAPABA Partners and In-House lawyers (e.g., use of law firms' luxury suites at sporting and entertainment events)