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The International Municipal Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the interests and education of local government lawyers.

IMLA champions the development of fair and realistic legal solutions, and assists members on the vast and cutting edge legal issues facing local government lawyers today.

Our successful CLE Events, expansive network of legal professionals, and our local government specific information channels make IMLA the essential organization for any advancing local government attorney.

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Inaugurated in 2023, the Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships are competitive awards intended to recognize rising 2Ls and 3Ls with demonst...

March 12, 2025

Yesterday, in San Francisco v. EPA, in a win for local governments, the Supreme Court held that the EPA is not authorized to impose “end result” provisions ...

March 5, 2025

IMLA celebrates Black History Month! For every month of the year, IMLA continues to advocate and support racial equity programs and inclusive legislation that p...

February 28, 2025

Today, in Lackey v. Stinnie, the Supreme Court held that a party does not “prevail” under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 for the purposes of attorney’s fees based on o...

February 25, 2025

In a victory for local governments, the Supreme Court held that to prove that an exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime ...

January 15, 2025

IMLA confirms Jeffrey Dana as IMLA President from September 29, 2024 to October 21, 2025. IMLA confirms Jeffrey Dana as IMLA President from September 29, 2024 �...

October 16, 2024

On September 26th and 27th during our 89th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, IMLA was able to announce and recognize our 2024 award winners. These award wi...

September 13, 2024

In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 U.S. 837 (1984) in a case tha...

July 9, 2024

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April 25 – April 28, 2025

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2025 Employment Law Program
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May 29-30, 2025

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Construction Law Program
Providence, Rhode Island
Thursday, June 26, 2025

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2025 Section 1983 Program
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July 29-30, 2025

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New Orleans, Louisiana
Friday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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