Bereavement Notice for James P. White
James P. White, who served as the ABA’s long-time Consultant on Legal Education from 1974-2000, passed away on May 1, 2025 at the age of 93.
Read more about the tremendous legacy Professor White leaves the legal profession, his impact on the law school accreditation system, and his work within the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
ABA Law School Disability Programs Directory
The ABA Commission on Disability Rights continually seeks to update its Law School Disability Programs Directory, which contains information about disability-related programming and services at ABA-accredited law schools. If you would like to update your school’s information and have the proper permission, please send an email to [email protected].
2025 Virtual Equity Summit: “Navigating the Future”
Hosted by the ABA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center and its Advisory Council, the 2025 Virtual Equity Summit will take place on June 5–6, 2025. This year’s theme, “Navigating the Future,” reflects the urgent need to chart a bold, inclusive path forward for the legal profession amid a changing social and legal landscape.
Since the inaugural Equity Summit in 2021, launched in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, this annual gathering has provided a vital forum for legal professionals, scholars, and advocates to address the most pressing social, legal, and ethical issues of our time. In 2025, as DEI initiatives face renewed challenges, this conversation is more crucial than ever.
We invite you to be part of this meaningful dialogue and encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks and law schools.
Upcoming Events
Associate Deans Conference | June 25-27 | Salt Lake City, UT
New Deans' Workshop | July 13-15 | New York City, NY
Deans' Workshop | July 15-16 |New York City, NY
Law School Development Conference | July 16-18 | New York City, NY
Annual Section Business Meeting | August 9 | Toronto, Canada
Links of Interest
2025-2026 Standards Committee Agenda Call for Suggestions
Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education Summary of Action from May 9, 2025 Meeting in Chicago
Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education Extends Standard 206 Suspension to 2026
Professor A.E. Dick Howard is the Recipient of the 2025 Robert J. Kutak Award