Six months ago, the American Bar Association faced a choice. Across the country, the rule of law was being tested — not just in courtrooms, but in classrooms, statehouses, and within the public ...

The program explored efforts by legal practitioners to balance public safety, accountability and criminal responsibility when dealing with people living with dementia.

The American Bar Association is deeply saddened by the passing of William H. “Bill” Neukom, who served as ABA president in 2007 and 2008, and offers its sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Creating a holistic public defender system, protecting a vulnerable group from imminent housing loss and advancing the American Bar Association’s mission to assure meaningful access to justice are som ...