Law students should be paid for externships and get salary info at campus interviews, ABA House says

The days of law students working in field placements for credit without monetary compensation may be coming to a close. The House of Delegates resolved Monday at the ABA Annual Meeting to urge law schools to let students receive payment and course credit for field placements.

Aug 5, 2024 6:05 PM CDT

Incoming ABA President Bill Bay calls on legal profession to ‘stand together’

“Individually, we have shortcomings and weaknesses,” incoming ABA President William R. “Bill” Bay told the ABA House of Delegates. “But we are strongest when we stand together, when we lift each other up, when we put aside the differences, which the world tells us should divide us.”

Aug 5, 2024 5:43 PM CDT

Nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements can let harassment fester, ABA warns

The ABA is calling for an end to nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements in employment contracts that “limit an employee’s ability to disclose information underlying claims of workplace harassment, discrimination or statutory workplace rights violations.”

Aug 5, 2024 4:15 PM CDT

Gender-affirming health care should be protected, ABA delegates advise

The House of Delegates called for greater protection for gender-affirming health care at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago on Monday.

Aug 5, 2024 3:10 PM CDT

Ten Commandments displays should not be required in public school classrooms, ABA House says

The ABA’s House of Delegates overwhelmingly agreed at its annual meeting Monday to oppose legislation permitting or requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and to urge the repeal of such laws already in place.

Aug 5, 2024 1:16 PM CDT

‘We are in the storm,’ warns ABA President Mary Smith

ABA President Mary Smith warned of upcoming threats to democracy and urged the protection of American democracy during the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Aug 5, 2024 1:05 PM CDT

151-year-old Comstock Act is ‘relic’ that should be overturned, House urges

The House of Delegates urged the U.S. Congress to repeal a 151-year-old law that could be used to ban abortions at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago on Monday.

Aug 5, 2024 12:39 PM CDT

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on ABA to uphold ‘freedom, liberty, fairness’

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told the ABA House of Delegates Monday their role in protecting the American system of jurisprudence has never been more important.

Aug 5, 2024 10:23 AM CDT

ABA Annual Meeting opens in Chicago this week

Just months before our country’s next presidential election, defending democracy and protecting the rule of law will lead the agenda at the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting.

Jul 31, 2024 8:48 AM CDT

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will speak at ABA Annual Meeting

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker—a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign—will address the ABA House of Delegates at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Jul 26, 2024 10:30 AM CDT

ABA Medal recipient puts democratic principles and indigent defense at center of long career

During next week’s ABA Annual Meeting, Emmet Bondurant will receive the ABA Medal—the highest honor bestowed by the association—for his own longtime dedication to righting wrongs in the legal system.

Jul 24, 2024 10:10 AM CDT

Michelle Behnke looks to build community and strengthen the ABA with new strategic plan

“There are moments I’m amazed that a kid from Wisconsin is in this position, but at the same time, the ABA is a home for everybody,” Michelle Behnke, the ABA president-elect nominee, says. “You don’t have to be from an elite law school and a big law firm to contribute, and that part is pretty amazing to me as well.”

Jun 1, 2024 12:40 AM CDT

Meet the ABA’s newest leadership candidates

Jun 1, 2024 12:30 AM CDT

2024 Margaret Brent Award winners announced

For the 34th year, the ABA will be honoring distinguished women in the profession with the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award.

Apr 8, 2024 3:17 PM CDT

Longtime civil rights advocate Emmet Bondurant will receive this year’s ABA Medal

Longtime civil rights advocate Emmet Bondurant “has pursued justice with unwavering integrity” throughout his career, according to the ABA, which on Monday announced that he would receive this year’s ABA Medal.

Feb 27, 2024 10:11 AM CST