President William R. Bay
Bill Bay is president of the American Bar Association, the world’s largest voluntary association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.
Office of the President
The Office of the President supports the ABA presidential officers as they serve the Association and the legal profession.
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President-Elect
Michelle Behnke
Michelle Behnke is president-elect of the American Bar Association. In August 2025, she will become president of the world’s largest voluntary association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.
Immediate Past President
Mary L. Smith
Mary Smith is immediate past president of the American Bar Association.