Welcome to the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Visit TIPS online at

The ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) is the source of knowledge and leadership on trial practice and critical issues of justice that involve tort and insurance law.  TIPS is the only national professional group to bring together plaintiffs’ lawyers, defense lawyers and insurance and corporate counsel for the exchange of information and ideas.  The section has over 24,000 members and more than 30 general committees that focus on substantive and procedural matters  TIPS also has a variety of standing committees and task forces such as the Federal Involvement in Insurance Regulation Modernization and Health Care Reform Task Force and the Asbestos Fairness Task Force to ensure members are informed on all the latest developments affecting their area of law. Visit TIPS online at

TIPS is a leader on the national scene. Your membership not only offers you great benefits; it helps advance the ethical practice of law. Here are a few of TIPS activities: The Task Force on Federal Involvement in Insurance Regulation and Health Care Reform monitors, reviews and comments on federal legislation and regulations that affect the regulation of the business of insurance and health care reform. The TIPS Audio Archive features TIPS teleconferences and webinars dating back to 2010, including all teleconferences from the 2011 Initiative on Disaster Preparedness and Response Teleconference Series. TIPS created a Task Force on Contingency Fees that has issued a series of reports on why contingency fees remain critical to assure access to justice Visit TIPS online at

TIPS educates members who practice in the tort, trial and insurance fields of law through CLE programs, comprehensive periodicals, cutting-edge publications, and innovative online resources. Visit TIPS online at

TIPS Leadership Academy TIPS became a leader within the ABA by establishing the first Leadership Academy. The TIPS Leadership Academy aspires to serve the public by providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a vision to lead the legal profession and to improve leadership service in the community as a whole while also increasing the diversity of leaders within TIPS and our communities. The curriculum is designed to nurture effective leadership with respect to ethical, professional and community service values. Every other year, through an application process, promising leaders are selected to enrich and accelerate the development of diversified leadership within TIPS and the legal profession. Each member participates in a TIPS General Committee in their practice area and are members of a selected TIPS Standing Committee, which are the entities that run the Section. Visit TIPS online at

Applicants are ABA and TIPS Members. Each Applicant is assigned a number for confidentiality purposes. Applications are to be submitted days before day of program or meeting. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Airfare and hotel expenses are reimbursable. Meals and ground transportation are not. Each recipient is granted up to $1500 over a three-year period. Scholarships are available to financially assist members in any Section activity through the TIPS Scholarship Fund, established with the International Risk Management Institute (“IRMI”). The TIPS Scholarship Fund Board examines and approves all applications. TIPS Scholarship Fund Visit TIPS online at

*Applicants are ABA and TIPS Members. Six Fellows are chosen every other year for a one-year term. The Fellows are appointed to funded positions on TIPS Standing Committees or Task Forces and one General Committee. The Fellows are expected to produce tangible work product for TIPS during the course of the year. TIPS is proud to announce the TIPS NOW! Fellows program for young lawyers who have demonstrated a commitment to bar-related organizations and activities. TIPS NOW! Fellows Program Visit TIPS online at

TIPS CLE Programs TIPS produces over 50 CLE programs a year in a variety of different formats including: live seminars, teleseminars, webcasts and online programs offered through TIPS corporate sponsor West. TIPS CLE programs are practical, informative and on the cutting-edge of emerging issues. Visit TIPS online at

TIPS Periodicals TIPS produces three comprehensive and practical legal periodicals, TortSource, The Brief, and The Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Visit TIPS online at

The Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal The most widely recognized law review in the field, the Journal features in-depth law review articles on insurance litigation, ERISA and employment issues, reinsurance and other critical issues. Once a year, the Journal also includes the "Survey of Tort Trial & Insurance Law," which covers the spectrum of practice from aviation litigation to toxic torts. Visit TIPS online at

The Brief TIPS’ quarterly magazine includes an array of practical articles of interest to plaintiffs' and defense lawyers. The popular "Practice TIPS" section provides practical, how-to advice on practice and litigation matters. Visit TIPS online at

TortSource The newest addition to the TIPS periodical family, TortSource, highlights the latest developments in tort, trial and insurance law including advice on technology, practical tips for your practice and updates on CLE programs. It features informative columns such as the “Legislative Update” which follows emerging issues in the legislature, “When I was a Young Lawyer” featuring helpful tips for young lawyers from leaders in the field and expert product reviews. It is an indispensable resource for all TIPS members. Visit TIPS online at

TIPS Books TIPS publications are at the forefront of industry trends, with timely books written by well-known experts in the field. Several new books are released each year, some recent releases include: Truck Accident Litigation, 3 rd Edition, the Supplement to the best seller, A Practitioner’s Guide to Class Actions, The Attorney-Client Privilege in Civil Litigation, Environmental Liability and Insurance Recovery and one of our bestsellers, The Lawyer’s Guide to Dangerous Dogs Issues. Visit TIPS online at

e-TIPS News is the monthly electronic newsletter for TIPS members. It keeps you up-to-date on: The latest news from TIPS including awards, events and membership initiatives Upcoming CLE programs and teleconferences The newest and best selling TIPS books Upcoming TIPS meetings To include content in eTIPS, please Erin Ruehrwein, TIPS Marketing and Sponsorship Specialist at Visit TIPS online at

Networking opportunities What really sets TIPS apart is its people. Great Social Events A diverse membership FUN Visit TIPS online at