Endorsements for ABA Presidential Appointments are Closed

 

The deadline to submit an endorsement request was January 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET

General Information

As part of our strategic priority to elevate NAPABA's standing as a credible, compelling, and respected voice for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, NAPABA actively promotes the advancement of AANHPI lawyers to positions of leadership and influence in the non-profit sector. To bolster these efforts, for nearly a decade, NAPABA has endorsed members and leaders to represent both our organization and the AANHPI community within the American Bar Association (ABA).

Annually, the ABA appoints approximately 700 volunteers to ABA Standing Committees, Special Committees, Commissions, and other Association entities and initiatives. The ABA President-Elect and Appointments Committee receives and reviews volunteer nominations and appoints individuals based on their qualifications, skillsets, and areas of interest. Nominations for volunteer positions must be received by the ABA by February 10, 2026. The leadership position begins September 1, 2026. 

ABA Presidential Appointments Application & Endorsement Process

The process to seek an endorsement from NAPABA for an ABA Presidential Appointment and to apply for an ABA Presidential Appointment are two distinct and separate processes.

Apply for an ABA Presidential Appointment

To nominate an individual or self-nominate for an ABA Presidential Appointment, please review the ABA's detailed Presidential Appointment nomination process here. Individuals must be a member of the ABA to be considered. Deadline to nominate an individual or self-nominate via ABA website is February 10, 2025.      

Submit an Endorsement Request from NAPABA.

The deadline for endorsement requests is January 27, 2026. To submit an endorsement from NAPABA for an ABA Presidential Appointment, please complete the form below.

Questions? Email membership@napaba.org.