New in Civitas Outlook: "The End Is Near for the American Bar Association"

A former figure in the ABA’s leadership reveals their previously undisclosed involvement in efforts to prevent the league’s financial and operational unraveling, offering new insights into behind-the-scenes negotiations and the challenges faced during a critical period. The account sheds light on the internal struggles and last-ditch attempts to stabilize the league before its eventual dissolution, providing a firsthand perspective on the high-stakes decisions that followed. For those following the league’s history—or its abrupt end—this rare personal account may clarify long-standing questions about what went wrong and who tried to intervene. The reflection arrives years after the fact, raising questions about why the story was kept private until now.

"I played a small role in trying to stop the ABA’s collapse, which I have not previously discussed, but now wish to share."