CLLA National Committees

The CLLA Maintains Six Standing National Committees.

Certification – The Certification Committee administers the Commercial Collection Agency Program and objectively reviews the findings of the outside auditor.

Education – The Education Committee’s mandate is to identify topics and procure speakers for the National convention. This Committee also approves all Education programs for regional events.

Finance – The Finance Committee prepares the budget, oversees finances, and provides recommendations to the Board of Governors.

Government Affairs – The Government Affairs Committee takes charge of lobbying efforts, policy recommendations, and amicus briefs.

Meetings – The Meetings Committee’s mandate is to coordinate with the Executive Vice President regarding site selection recommendations to the Board of Governors, to coordinate with the Executive Vice President ensure that meetings programming is scheduled properly and networking events are valuable, and to review materials and brochures for meetings.

Membership Development – The Membership Development Committee is responsible for developing and implementing membership benefit programs to increase and retain members. The committee will (1) assist the League staff in identifying avenues to cultivate new members, create membership benefits statements for CLLA and each practice section; (2) seek new opportunities in industry groups and other trade organizations that will provide benefits to the League along with expanding membership (3) work with League staff to develop a marketing plan by using social media and other campaigns to expand the footprint of the League worldwide; and (4) strive to ensure that every member sees a valuable proposition in the League through professional development, connections, camaraderie, prestige, business development and enjoyment.

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CLLA Mission & History

The CLLA, founded in 1895, is the nation’s oldest trusted legal network of attorneys, actively engaged in the field of commercial collections and bankruptcy.

The CLLA is not just an association, but a League of professionals continually striving to be the leader in providing legal, educational and professional services to the business and credit communities.

The CLLA connects its members through networking events, professional educational opportunities, legislative advocacy and specialized legal services.

The CLLA membership is comprised of national and international attorneys, from large and small firms, who handle commercial law, bankruptcy, insolvency, retail collections, construction law, fraud, and complex commercial litigation matters. Membership also includes collection agency members, law list publishers, commercial credit professionals, judges from nearly every state, accountants, trustees, turnaround managers and other credit and finance experts, and vendors.

The CLLA has long been associated with the representation of creditor interests and is known for seeking fair, equitable, and efficient administration of collection and bankruptcy cases for all parties-in-interest.

The CLLA is also a founding sponsor of the American Board of Certification (ABC), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy and creditor’s rights law bars. The ABC has certified nearly 3,000 attorneys in consumer and business bankruptcy and creditors rights law nationwide.

Value Proposition

To collaborate with other professionals in your field, enhance your knowledge and skills, promote your services within our trusted legal network, and help shape the future of commercial law.

Mission Statement

CLLA advances commercial, bankruptcy, and business law through education, advocacy, and networking.

Vision Statement

To be the leading commercial law organization in a rapidly changing global economy.

Value Proposition

To collaborate with other professionals in your field, enhance your knowledge and skills, promote your services within our trusted legal network, and help shape the future of commercial law.

• Excellence: We achieve excellence through education, certification, and earning distinction among peers.
• Professionalism: We value advocacy, networking, and collaboration by fostering trust, respect, and professional development.
• Integrity: We prioritize honesty and transparency, ensuring the highest level of ethical conduct and accountability within our membership.
• Community: We thrive on friendship, collegiality, and networking, fostering collaboration and a deep sense of social responsibility.

Core Values

• Excellence: We achieve excellence through education, certification, and earning distinction among peers.
• Professionalism: We value advocacy, networking, and collaboration by fostering trust, respect, and professional development.
• Integrity: We prioritize honesty and transparency, ensuring the highest level of ethical conduct and accountability within our membership.
• Community: We thrive on friendship, collegiality, and networking, fostering collaboration and a deep sense of social responsibility.