Category: Presidential Address

Almost 125 years ago, in August 1900 in Saratoga Springs, representatives of 35 law schools convened to establish the AALS, as way to strengthen American legal education, with the goal of producing lawyers, judges, and legal thought-leaders with the expertise and integrity essential for the country’s future. Today AALS continues as a critically vital resource to faculty, staff, and law school leaders, at each stage of their professional journey. AALS also continues its advocacy for excellence in American legal education and legal education’s critical role in advancing law, justice, and the rule of law.

It has been a tremendous professional honor to hold a leadership role in an organization that has pursued and supported excellence in legal education for 125 years. When I look back at the individuals who have served as president, I feel privileged, indeed, awed to be among them. Herma Hill Kay, Deborah Rhode, Michael Olivas, Lauren Robel, Erwin Chemerinsky, just examples.