FBA members practice before federal courts and agencies throughout the United States.
DDI's objective is to promote democracy by assisting countries in reforming their governmental and legal systems in accordance with democratic principles such as the protection of the due process and civil rights. DDI focuses on the development of laws and public institutions, and on the promotion of commercial projects as well. DDI has organized a talent bank of FBA members who have volunteered to assist with the legal reform efforts. Through the talent bank, FBA members are available to advise governments, embassies, judicial bodies, trade and bar associations, and other organizations with governmental and legal reforms. Talent bank volunteers come from government agencies and from private law firms.