Executive Director's Report

Changes You Deserve: A historic transformation

The American Bar Association can now tailor the value we deliver to members, personalized to their areas of practice and interest. Our members have exclusive access to benefits that support them as they grow their practices, enhance their professional development, and engage on issues affecting the profession.

Jun 1, 2019 12:30 AM CDT

A new structure for the ABA staff

Jack L. Rives writes that a significant restructuring at the American Bar Association refocuses staff support through nine centers based upon four goals.

May 1, 2018 2:15 AM CDT

Embracing Innovation: Adapting to change is essential for law practitioners

The legal profession is at a critical juncture. As the world’s pre-eminent association focused on the rule of law, the American Bar Association has a vital role to lead responses to the challenges facing today’s attorneys, including such issues as legal education, increased competition, and underemployed and unemployed lawyers. In…

Feb 1, 2017 3:50 AM CST

Challenges and Accomplishments

Barring any unforeseen catastrophes in the final weeks of our fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, the association should post a modest financial surplus. In a year when the challenges of the economy were manifest, that result is a testament to our hardworking volunteer leaders, members and staff.

Sep 2, 2009 4:00 AM CDT