The purpose of the Business Law Section is to seek the participation of all interested members of the Bar in order to benefit the general public, the members of the Section and their clients:
by encouraging research and study, and initiating proposals for changes and reforms, and aiding and educating the Bar and the public in the area of corporation, business and banking law, and coordinating this education with continuing legal education whenever possible and appropriate;
by review of pending legislation and development of proposed statutory enactments to improve and facilitate the administration of justice within the Section's area; and
by undertaking such other service that may be of benefit to the public and members of the legal profession.
Specific substantive areas covered include corporations, partnerships, securities, secured transactions, law of commerce in cyberspace, legal opinions, conflicts of interest, and laws relating to the agricultural, financial institutions, non-profit and franchise industries.