News From the Office of the President

Karen J. Mathis

President
American Bar Association

Youth at Risk:

Children are this nation’s most important resource. In order to learn more about some of the complex problems involving children growing up today, the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s Juvenile Justice Committee recently sponsored “From Truancy to Zero Tolerance: The Changing Border of Education and Juvenile Justice.” More »

Presidential Signing Statements

ABA President Says Potential Misuse of Presidential Signing Statements Poses Threat to Checks and Balances More »

Second Season

The impending retirement of more than 400,000 lawyers in the next 10 years creates an unprecedented opportunity to create a powerful force of volunteers. More » Video »

Rule of Law Symposium

A conference co-sponsored by the ABA and the International Bar Association expands the work of the legal profession in promoting the rule of law in nations whose legal systems have been stunted by dictatorships. More » Video »