The American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting is a premier gathering of legal professionals, organized annually by the ABA. In 2004, the meeting took place from August 5 to August 10 in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together attorneys, judges, and legal scholars from across the nation to discuss pressing legal issues and developments.
The 2004 Annual Meeting featured a diverse array of sessions covering topics such as corporate governance, compliance, and the evolving role of in-house counsel. Notably, programs addressed the proposed Sentencing Guidelines and expanded theories of liability for officers and directors, reflecting the legal community's focus on corporate responsibility and ethical practices.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking events, participate in business meetings, and attend special events like the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis Awards. The meeting also included reunions and receptions, fostering connections among legal professionals and facilitating discussions on various areas of law.
This event was ideal for legal practitioners seeking to stay informed about current legal trends, enhance their professional skills, and connect with peers in the legal community.
Speakers(17)
Adriane J. Dudley
Partner at Dudley Rich
Moderator of discussions on affordable housing policy and development.
Andrew J. Pincus
Partner at Mayer Brown LLP
US Supreme Court practitioner and lecturer at Yale Law School's Supreme Court Advocacy Clinic.
David A. Wheeler
Partner at Neil Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Focuses on election law and political law compliance.
David J. Becker
Executive Director at Center for Election Innovation & Research
Expert on election integrity and cybersecurity.
Dennis Archer
Chairman Emeritus at Dickinson Wright
President of the American Bar Association from 2003 to 2004, former Mayor of Detroit, and Associate Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Edward H. Lindsey Jr.
Partner at Dentons
Specializes in election law and political law compliance.
Elizabeth M. Yang
Partner at WStrong
Moderator of panels on election integrity and AI/cyber threats.
Eugene Jones
Former CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
Expert in affordable housing policy and urban development.
Henderson Hill
Partner at Ferguson Stein Chambers Gresham & Sumter PA
Executive Director of the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, specializing in criminal defense and death penalty cases.
Hilarie Bass
Co-President at Greenberg Traurig
President of the American Bar Association, known for her leadership in litigation and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Jonathan Cole
Shareholder at Baker Donelson
Chair of the ABA House of Delegates from 2024 to 2026, with a history of leadership in various ABA committees.
Marty Balogh
Associate Executive Director at American Bar Association
With 38 years at the ABA, he has held numerous positions, including director of the meetings and travel department from 2000 to 2014.
Paul D. Clement
Partner at King & Spalding LLP
Solicitor General of the United States from 2005 to 2008, recognized for his expertise in appellate and Supreme Court litigation.
Paulette Brown
Senior Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Locke Lord
President of the American Bar Association from 2015 to 2016, recognized for her leadership in diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
Robert Grey, Jr.
President at Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
President of the American Bar Association from 2004 to 2005, and a prominent advocate for diversity in the legal field.
Ronald J. Allen
Professor of Law at Northwestern University
Internationally recognized expert in evidence, procedure, and constitutional law.
Terri L. Mascherin
Partner at Jenner & Block LLP
Moderator of discussions on recent death penalty cases at the US Supreme Court.
Event Details
- Date
- August 5-10, 2004
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars