International Speaker Series: Hilarie Bass, President of the American Bar Association

Event Date:
February 15, 2018 – 3:30 PM to February 16, 2018 – 4:59 PM

Location:
Popp Martin Student Union, Movie Theater

Hilarie Bass, President of the American Bar Association, Co-President of the International Law firm, Greenberg Traurig, and prolific attorney with a highly successful 30-plus year career and is one of the most recognized female attorneys in the United States. The ABA President currently serves on the Executive Committee of Greenberg Trauig and previously served an eight-year term, as national chair of its 600-member litigation department and is also the founder and former chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Women Initiative.

Ms. Bass’ distinguished service has been recognized as she was inducted into The American College of Trial Lawyers and is widely recognized for her pro bono work on behalf of two foster children that led to the elimination and declaration as unconstitutional Florida’s 20-year-old ban on gay adoption. Her work is recognized throughout the industry, as Hilarie is consistently ranked in leading legal guides including Chambers USA Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, Legal 500 United States, South Florida Legal Guide, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Trend magazine’s “Legal Elite” and many others. Hilarie was most recently named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Securities in 2016 by The Best Lawyers in America.