Human Rights Advocates
Order for Restoring Peace on Earth - O.R.P.E.
Advancing Rule of Law
The Rule of Law initiative is governed by the idea of promoting of justice, economic opportunity and human dignity through advocacy, agents of justice and social change's capacity building. It provides professional services, information, and expertise to our members. Members help support OHRA's mission of providing continuing education to advance the quality of legal reasoning, constitutional legal expertise, trial advocacy and litigation skills and practice, and public leadership skills development. The initiative aims to enhance the professional skills development and focuses on providing actionable abilities and strategies of implementing rule of law.
Our Members
Join a community of more than attorneys dedicated to advancing the practice of the art of trial advocacy law, and rule of law. OHRA members are recognized as the global preeminent experts in this complex and rewarding area of law practice.
A VIBRANT
Community
Be part of an unrivaled professional network. Whether sharing strategies on our listservs or the Message Center, learning from experts and networking at a conference, or participating in local chapter activities, AILA’s greatest member benefit is our diverse and dynamic community.
AN ARRAY OF EXPERT
Resources
Members get access to exclusive content, including nuanced legal analysis, expert practice pointers, updates on recent developments and forthcoming changes, and tools to help build a profitable and rewarding practice. New members receive targeted support and resources to help ensure success in the field.
A STEADFAST
Mission
Since OHRA’s founding in 1946, we have worked to enhance the professional development of our members, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, and promote justice.
Forge connections with peers who are dedicated to helping each other excel and responding to local issues.
Discuss emerging trends and collaborate to find effective strategies with colleagues in one of our five practice area-focused sections. Build relationships with like-minded lawyers in one of our 18 interest groups.
Grow your list of professional contacts and get assistance branching out into new practice areas or successfully navigating a complex case.
Build a profitable and rewarding practice and successfully manage your law firm with AILA’s array of practice management tools and services covering finance, technology, risk management, and marketing.
​Take action to impact local and national law and policy. Get resources to inform and guide conversations in your community and on the national stage.
A member favorite, the curated AILA8 daily e-newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest law and policy changes, new practice resources, and upcoming learning opportunities.
Access primary-source documents, significant court decisions, and news from every government agency involved in immigration.
Gain free access to AILA’s seminar recording library with more than 100 hours of premier education content. Members can access free recordings of all AILA web seminars two weeks after they occur. AILA also offers free OnDemand CLEs to help fulfill your MCLE requirements.
Serve your community and develop as a leader in your field through pro bono opportunities, joining a committee, speaking at a conference, or writing for a publication.
​Take action to impact local and national law and policy. Get resources to inform and guide conversations in your community and on the national stage.