Bar News & Critical Issues
The division’s publications and social media channels highlight important news and trends impacting the organized bar.
Division for Bar Services
The Division for Bar Services helps build the capacity of the organized bar. We are state, local and special-focus bars’ primary connection to the ABA, and provide outstanding programs and time-saving resources for bar leaders.
What We Do
Clearinghouse & Policy Library
Through its information clearinghouse and policy library, the division shares best practices, policies and other key governing and administrative information.
Leadership Development
The Division for Bar Services is committed to developing courageous and collaborative bars leaders throughout the United States and abroad. Here’s how we do it.
Consulting & Advisory Services
Trained facilitators with extensive bar expertise assist organizations with strategic planning, board development, membership surveys and succession planning.
Bar Services Spotlight
Bar Leadership Institute
Our premier training program prepares you to get a running start as a bar leader.
Bar Leader Magazine
Our bi-monthly online news magazine covers issues and trends that affect you as a bar association leader.
State & Local Bar Benchmarks Survey
Bring your officers and boards up to speed on trends and compare your bar with your peers.
About Bar Services
The Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services and the Division for Bar Services help your bar reach its goals. We are your connection to the ABA, with outstanding programs and resources for bar leaders.
Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services
Chair
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Pamila Brown
Ellicott City, MD
Bar Services Liaison
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Pamela Robinson
Chicago, IL
Members
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Jonathan Cole
Nashville, TN
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Eric Cooperstein
Minneapolis, MN
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Patricia Jarzobski
Denver, CO
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Manuel A. Quilichini
San Juan, PR
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Anna McMahon Romanskaya
San Diego, CA
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Andrew Schpak
Portland, OR
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William (Bill) Simonitsch
Miami, FL
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Janet Welch
Lansing, MI
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David Blaner
Special Advisor
Pittsburgh, PA
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Darcee Siegel
Board of Governors Liason
Bal Harbour, FL