The 2013 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting was a significant event held from August 8 to August 13, 2013, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Organized by the ABA, the meeting attracted over 8,000 legal professionals and members of international bar associations, serving as a pivotal gathering for the legal community.
The conference featured more than 150 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, providing attendees with opportunities to earn a full year's worth of CLE credits over the five-day event. The sessions covered a wide array of topics, including voting rights, court funding, human trafficking, cybersecurity, and various criminal justice issues. Notably, the ABA House of Delegates approved new policies on these subjects during the meeting. Additionally, U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. presented the "Smart on Crime" strategy, aiming to recalibrate America's federal criminal justice system.
The meeting also honored distinguished individuals, such as former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who received the ABA Medal for her distinguished career as a lawyer and public servant. The event provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with peers, participate in discussions, and explore collaborative initiatives within the legal field.
Legal professionals, policymakers, and academics interested in the latest developments in law and policy would have found this conference particularly beneficial. The event offered a platform to stay informed about current issues, engage in professional development, and contribute to shaping the future of the legal profession.
Speakers(19)
Alice King
Senior Consultant at Towers Watson
Alice King, Senior Consultant at Towers Watson in Dallas, TX, participated as a panelist on Health Care Reform at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Charlie Sabatino
Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging at N/A
Charlie Sabatino, Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, presented on Clients with Diminished Capacity in September 2013.
David Cohen
Senior Managing Director at Evercore Trust Co.
David Cohen, Senior Managing Director at Evercore Trust Co. in Washington, DC, moderated a panel on ERISA Supreme Court Update at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
David English
Professor of Law at N/A
Professor David English, Chair of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, presented on Interstate Guardianship Issues at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
David Levine
Principal at Groom Law Group
David Levine, a principal at Groom Law Group in Washington, DC, was a panelist on ERISA Supreme Court Update at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Doug Hinson
Partner at Alston & Bird LLP
Doug Hinson, a partner at Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC, participated as a panelist on ERISA Supreme Court Update at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Erica Wood
Assistant Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging at N/A
Erica Wood, Assistant Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, moderated a session on Interstate Guardianship Issues in July 2013.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Former U.S. Secretary of State at N/A
Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, was awarded the ABA Medal at the 2013 Annual Meeting for her distinguished career as a lawyer and public servant.
James R. Silkenat
President of the ABA at N/A
James R. Silkenat assumed the role of ABA President in August 2013, emphasizing access to justice and employment opportunities for law school graduates.
Jason H. Ehrenberg
Partner at Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC
Jason H. Ehrenberg, a partner at Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC in Washington, DC, moderated a panel on Health Care Reform at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court at N/A
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy addressed the Opening Assembly of the ABA Annual Meeting, urging the association to continue bringing attention to human trafficking issues.
Kathryn Bakich
Senior Vice President at The Segal Company
Kathryn Bakich, Senior Vice President at The Segal Company in Washington, DC, was a panelist on Health Care Reform at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Laurel G. Bellows
Immediate Past President of the ABA at N/A
Laurel G. Bellows served as the ABA President during the 2012-2013 term, focusing on ending human trafficking, promoting gender equity, and addressing cybersecurity issues.
Margo Hasselman
Shareholder at Lewis Feinberg, Lee Renaker & Jackson PC
Margo Hasselman, a shareholder at Lewis Feinberg, Lee Renaker & Jackson PC in Oakland, CA, was a panelist on ERISA Supreme Court Update at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Mary B. Cranston
Chair Emeritus at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Mary B. Cranston, Chair Emeritus of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, CA, chaired the Commission on Women in the Profession during its 25th anniversary celebration at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Michael Tilghman
Partner at Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC
Michael Tilghman, a partner at Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC in Washington, DC, participated as a panelist on ERISA Supreme Court Update at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Suzanne Walsh
Uniform Law Commission Member at N/A
Suzanne Walsh, a member of the Uniform Law Commission from Connecticut, co-presented with Professor David English on Interstate Guardianship Issues.
Tiffany N. Santos
Shareholder at Trucker Huss, APC
Tiffany N. Santos, a shareholder at Trucker Huss, APC in San Francisco, CA, was a panelist on Health Care Reform at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
William C. Hubbard
President-Elect of the ABA at N/A
William C. Hubbard was elected as the ABA President-Elect for the 2013-2014 term.
Event Details
- Date
- August 8-13, 2013
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Moscone Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, academics
- CLE Credits
- Up to 150 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 8,000