Q: How do I become a member of NAPABA?

Join NAPABA by picking the member level that best matches your practice here and then selecting Direct Member to start the enrollment process.

Q: How do I renew my membership?

Renewals can be completed through the member portal. Login to your NAPABA account and follow the steps here to renew your membership.

Q: I forgot my username or password. Can you help me?

Click here for help resetting your password. You can also contact NAPABA Membership at membership@napaba.org. 

Q: I am a member of my local or other national Asian American Pacific Islander bar association. Does that automatically make me a NAPABA member?

No. NAPABA membership is separate from membership in other bar associations. To confirm if your local affiliate is a member of NAPABA, please check the list on our Affiliates page.

Q: How do I redeem my complimentary NAPABA membership as an affiliate of NAPABA?

If you are a renewing member of a NAPABA Affiliate organization, your complimentary NAPABA membership will be automatically renewed once dues are paid by your affiliate organization.

However, if your account was previously a direct membership or your membership had lapsed, please contact NAPABA Membership at membership@napaba.org and attach a copy of your most recent dues receipt to your affiliate.

If you are a new member of an affiliate, please reach out to your affiliate bar organization for the private link to create a new NAPABA profile. We have ended the use of our affiliate promotional code system that was used before 2025.

Q: How can I check if I have a currently active NAPABA membership?

You can log in to the NAPABA site, go to your profile, click the Payment & History tab, and then click Membership. Our system will indicate if your membership is active or not.

Please note that our membership system typically re-indexes daily, and there may be a slight delay in your membership showing as active after linking your membership to an affiliate or after paying dues. If you believe your membership is incorrectly showing as inactive or expired, please feel free to contact NAPABA Membership at membership@napaba.org.

Q: What is the NAPABA Partners Network with Directory, and how do I join?

For more information, please visit our website's landing page for the NAPABA Partners Directory. For current pricing to join annually, please click this link to access the Partners Directory item in our online store.

Q: How do I join NAPABA Committees and Networks?

Our current list of Committees and Networks is located here on our webpage. When you join NAPABA, simply select the groups you wish to be a part of. When you renew, you have the option of updating your selections.

If you are already a NAPABA member, you can manage your group membership under the "Groups" tab in your account on NAPABA Social.

Q: What is the difference between being a direct member and affiliate member of NAPABA?

All NAPABA members, direct or affiliate, receive all the benefits of NAPABA membership, including the right to vote in elections (except for law students, non-attorney members, and members who joined through a National Affiliate. National Affiliates are NAPIPA, NCVAA, NFALA, and TABA).

Renewing members of NAPABA affiliates can retain their complimentary membership by renewing local affiliate dues. New affiliate members will be issued a private link to create a complimentary NAPABA account. 

Q: How do I ensure that I can vote in the NAPABA elections?

In order to vote, you must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. or Canada (or have previously been so licensed and now be retired) and you must have activated your membership (either by paying dues or using a coupon) on or before July 1 at 11:59 PM ET. We highly recommend you sign-up before this date to ensure there are no problems with processing your membership.

Non-attorney and Law Student members are not eligible to vote or to serve as members of NAPABA’s Board of Governors or NAPABA Committees. These correspond to the Law Student and Non-Attorney membership categories. Additionally, members who joined through a National Affiliate such as NAPIPA, NCVAA, NFALA, or TABA are not eligible to vote. 

Q: When does my NAPABA membership expire?

The NAPABA membership year operates on a calendar year, January 1 to December 31, and dues are not prorated. All members must renew before the beginning of each calendar year to ensure their membership status does not lapse. You may renew your membership beginning December 1 of each preceding year.

Q: I'm trying to register for Convention, but it's showing that I'm still a Non-Member even though I paid my membership dues. How can I access the member-exclusive rate for registration?

Please contact NAPABA Membership at membership@napaba.org for further assistance.

Q: What percentage of NAPABA's membership dues is used toward direct lobbying expenses?

Per our membership page, NAPABA is a not-for-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(6). Membership dues paid to NAPABA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Membership dues may, however, be deductible as business expenses, subject to restrictions imposed as a result of lobbying activities. NAPABA estimates that 45% of all dues paid to NAPABA are used for lobbying expenditures and, accordingly, 45% of your dues are non-deductible for federal income tax purposes. If you have questions, we recommend that you consult with a tax advisor. 

Q: Can I pay for my NAPABA membership with a check?

NAPABA processes dues electronically online through our website. If you prefer to receive an invoice or would like to pay dues via check, please send an email to membership@napaba.org so we can anticipate your check in the mail. 

Q: Can I cancel or refund my NAPABA membership?

Please email membership@napaba.org for your request for a membership cancellation or refund. Please note that NAPABA memberships can only be refunded in rare circumstances, such as complimentary membership via sponsorship. Refund requests must be sent within 90 days of purchase.

Q: What if I have problems activating my membership or have additional questions?

Contact NAPABA Membership at membership@napaba.org.