Office of the President

    The Office of the President assists the ABA presidential officers as they promote the legal profession. Judy Perry Martinez is the President of the ABA (2019-2020).

    President Judy Perry Martinez

    Judy Perry Martinez of Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn in New Orleans is president of the American Bar Association.

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    Latest News

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    June 2019 President's Message: Our Civics IQ
    April 2019 President's Message: Make a Difference With ABA Day and Law Day
    March 2019 President's Message: Immigration Matters
    January 2019 President's Message - Looking ahead to 2019
    December 2018 President's Message: It’s time to promote our health
    November 2018 President's Message - America: The resilient land of the free
    October 2018 - ABA presidents share view from the top
    October 2018 President's Message - Serving the public good: Pro Bono Celebration 2018 highlights disaster resiliency efforts
    Sep. 6, 2018 - ABA president: Bar groups should help federal courts promote pro bono for domestic violence victims
    September 2018 - Incoming President Robert Carlson sees expansive roles for attorneys
    September 2018 President's Message - Working together to succeed: ABA pursues team effort to develop new models and enhance existing programs
    Aug. 30, 2018 - ABA president travels to South Texas, working to fulfill ABA's promise to reunite families
    Aug. 6, 2018 - 'Together, we will thrive,' says incoming ABA President Robert Carlson

    President-Elect

    President-Elect

    Patricia Lee Refo

    Patricia Lee Refo, a partner at Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix, is president-elect of the American Bar Association and will become president of the more than 400,000-member organization in August 2020.

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    Immediate Past President

    Immediate Past President

    Bob Carlson

    Bob Carlson, a shareholder with the Butte, Montana, law firm of Corette Black Carlson & Mickelson, P.C., is immediate past president of the American Bar Association.

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    Commission on the Future of Legal Education
    Legal Needs of Homeless Youth
    Achieving Long-Term Careers for Women in Law
    Building Public Trust in the American Justice System
    Legal Fact Check
    Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession
    Uniform Task-Based Management System

    International Visitors Program

    The ABA Professional Program for International Visitors is a special part of our overall international involvement.

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