Member Benefits
Type of Benefit
Attorney Resources
The Lawyers’ Assistance Committee promotes the well-being of the legal profession and protects the public by providing education, respectful confidential assistance and referrals for members of the Bar, their families, colleagues, and clients affected by a member’s mental health and substance abuse issues.
Ethics Resources for Attorneys – Call Bar Counsel Phil Shanahan at 907-272-7469 (fax: 907-272-2932) for informal ethics guidance — get some direction the minute you suspect a problem! Callers may remain anonymous if they desire. You may also call Kevin Cuddy, Chair, Bar Ethics Committee at 907-272-3538, or an experienced lawyer in your practice area to discuss an ethics question.
The Alaska Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is beneficial to everyone who uses it. The public benefits when legal services are made available. The individual attorney benefits from a new source of clients. The legal profession benefits through the improvement of its public image and the affirmation of its accessibility to the public. If you are covered by professional liability insurance, Alaska LRS needs you as a panel member. To become a member, contact info@alaskabar.org or call 907-272-7469.
Insurance
ALPS (professional liability insurance)
ALPS is legal insurance made easy! Founded by lawyers for lawyers in 1988, ALPS offers comprehensive malpractice and business insurance solutions making it easy for you to protect your entire firm. As the Alaska Bar Association’s endorsed carrier, they understand how valuable your time is. That’s why the ALPS insurance application is flexible, easy, and 100% online. Apply, review your quote, accept and pay in as little as 10 minutes. Apply now.
To learn more about what ALPS can do for Alaska attorneys, call (800) 367-2577 or visit alpsinsurance.com/alaska.
DEWAR Insurance Agency (disability insurance)
Met Life Insurance Company offers Association-discounted pricing to Alaska Bar members on Disability coverage notable for its comprehensive, liberal contract language specific to protecting attorney income. View the benefits flyer here. Contact Dewar Insurance by phone (907) 258-8888 or email nancyv@dewaragency.com.
Legal Research
To access vLex Fastcase you will have to log in to your Alaska Bar membership page here. If you forgot your username or password, please contact the Alaska Bar Association at 907-272-7469 or info@alaskabar.org.
About Fastcase
In coordination with Fastcase, the Alaska Bar Association has offered a free legal research member benefit since 2021, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence. vLex Fastcase remains committed to democratizing the law and enhancing legal research tools.
Bar members will enjoy free access to a comprehensive legal research platform that includes a vast library of primary legal sources: case law, statutes, regulations, and state-specific legal materials. You can expect seamless access to state court opinions, statutes, Attorney General opinions, and more. Whether you’re searching by citation, keyword, or natural language, vLex Fastcase delivers quick and accurate results.
In addition to primary law, the service offers a wealth of secondary materials, including practice guides, legal forms, and treatises on topics ranging from employment law to intellectual property. These resources provide invaluable insights and practical advice, tailored to Alaska’s legal professionals.
For more information, visit vlex.com/vlex-fastcase
- Quick Start Guide
- User Guide
- Email – helpdesk-us@vlex.com or call toll free at 866-773-2782 (4 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska Time)
Practice Management
Clio is the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, trusted by 150,000 legal professionals in 130+ countries. As the industry’s only end-to-end software solution, Clio centralizes client intake, case management, document automation, payments, accounting and more—powered by AI on its unified platform. Recognized by 100+ bar associations and law societies globally, Clio has the most 5-star reviews of any legal practice management software.
Redeem your Alaska State Bar* discount below and schedule a demo to begin working in Clio today!
*Clio is a legal technology solution recommended by the Alaska State Bar. Members of Alaska State Bar receive a 15% discount on Clio products, excluding Clio Draft.
LawPay is the preferred payment solution for attorneys. Backed by over 90 bar associations and designed specifically for the legal industry, LawPay offers a secure and convenient tool for receiving online credit card payments – the fastest way to get paid. LawPay is proud to be recommended by the State Bar of Montana and offered as a benefit to their membership.
To learn more, call (866) 376-0950 or visit https://www.lawpay.com/member-programs/alaska-bar/
Publications
100’S OF TITLES! Law books in numerous areas of the law. ABA publications are available in a variety of formats, including print, online, audio, and CD-ROM. Experts rigorously review the products to ensure the highest quality information and presentation. Discount code receives 15% off your purchase: Please email info@alaskabar.org or call the AK Bar office at: 907-272-7469 for the code. https://www.americanbar.org/products/
The Alaska Bar Rag is now online! Known for its often-irreverent and always-topical content, the Bar Rag represents the voice of the legal community in Alaska. It is edited and written by attorneys, for attorneys. Published in tabloid newsprint format quarterly in March, June, September, and December, the Rag is distributed by mail to all attorneys licensed by the bar association; to active and inactive members practicing outside Alaska; and to state and law libraries and bar associations in the other 49 states. Its current circulation is approximately 3,700 issues. Highlights of specific issues and general interest also are published here on the Alaska Bar Association website. Submit an article for the Alaska Bar Rag.
Subscribe to E-News free of charge and receive the most current news and information from the Alaska Bar Association and the Alaska Court System in a weekly e-mail. Contact info@alaskabar.org to be added to the mailing list.
Retirement
ABA Retirement Funds Does your retirement plan offer no out-of-pocket expenses, professional fiduciary services, a broad range of investment options, and full-service administration? Ours does! The ABA Retirement Funds Program (the “Program”) has been providing affordable 401(k) plans exclusively to the legal community for 49 years. The Program’s bundled approach allows your firm to keep its focus on the success of the practice. We provide you with trustee, record keeping, tax reporting, compliance testing, investment management, and participant communication services – all from a single source – at no additional cost to your firm. Maybe it’s time to find out what’s inside your 401(k). Call us at 1-866-812-3580 for a free consultation or visit www.abaretirement.com for more information and a prospectus.
Travel
At Avis, we’ll try harder for you with the kind of personal service and attention that makes every rental quick and easy. Plus, get up to 25% off and receive other valuable discounts automatically by providing your Alaska Bar Association Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number, A677400. Enrollment into Preferred Service is FREE! www.avis.com 1-800-831-8000.
Hertz allows you to take advantage of membership discounts and value-added offers while enjoying the benefit of the many Special Services Hertz has to offer. Hertz provides you with a savings up to 10% on your next rental. Be sure to mention CDP# 0217652 when making your next reservation. www.hertz.com 1-800-654-2210.
