Bill Bay

Bill Bay, the Immediate Past President of the American Bar Association, advocates passionately for the rule of law and judicial independence. He emphasizes the importance of this principle in safeguarding democracy and defines its core components crucial for a fair society. Bay highlights current threats, such as attacks on judges and erosion of legal norms, urging lawyers to engage locally. He offers practical advice on maintaining nonpartisanship, articulating thoughts with grace, and calls for the next generation of lawyers to uphold these values.