In addition to reviewing such testimony, this study also reviewed the 'American Bar Association Reports' and other interactions. The ABA's effectiveness in having access to law commissions and legislative committees is due in part to its representatives being high status lawyers having high status persons and organizations for clients. The ABA's organization also facilitates its legislative influence, in that it is structured to conduct expert legislative research and provide articulate expert opinion on a wide variety of criminal law issues. Another ABA feature that enhances its legislative influence is the political skill displayed by the ABA leadership. The posturing of the ABA leadership has caused ABA representatives to be viewed by legislators as nonpartisan legal experts who give high priority to objective reasoning. Although the ABA was successful in having its way in only 50 percent of the provisions of Federal code reform, the ABA's impact on the legislation was formidable. Tables compare ABA recommendations with the provisions of various Federal Code bills, and 24 references are listed.