Bar Issues Commission - Bar Associations
The Bar Issues Commission (BIC) supports the interests of the IBA’s member organisations which consist of bar associations, law societies and similar bodies from around the world. This includes arranging events to discuss issues that affect the legal profession globally; working groups that develop resources and guidelines for bar associations and a Policy Committee advising IBA Council on key IBA resolutions and statements.
Officer list
Steven Richman
BIC Chair
Firm Address
American Bar Association 1050 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Washington
USA
20036
Berit Reiss-Andersen
BIC Vice Chair
Firm Address
The Norwegian Bar Association Postboks 362 SentrumOslo
Norway
0102
Tshepo Shabangu
BIC Vice Chair
Firm Address
Law Society of South Africa 304 Brooks StreetMewlo Park
Pretoria
South Africa
0001
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17 Jul 2025 1200 - 1300 BST
Webinar
The foundation for integrity and the rule of law starts within - the global call for judicial wellbeing
24 Jul 2025 1200 - 1300 BST
Webinar
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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Toronto , Canada