I am honored to serve as your President. Our guiding theme this year is Stronger Together: Advancing Justice and Community. As we build upon the work of our predecessors and forge our own path, I look forward to working with each of you to uplift the Black legal and local communities and ensure that our efforts leave a legacy of service, impact, and justice. In the words attributed to Shirley Chisholm, "service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." ​