The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. Celebrates Mary Smith’s Induction as President of the American Bar Association
Washington, D.C., August 14, 2023 – The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (NABA-DC) celebrates and congratulates Mary Smith (Cherokee Nation) on her recent induction as President of the American Bar Association (ABA). Smith is the first Native American woman to hold this position.
NABA-DC’s mission is to promote the educational and professional advancement of Native American attorneys and Indian Country. Smith has dedicated her professional career to both private practice and public service in leadership positions at the Indian Health Service, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the White House. Her voluntary service includes a former appointment as President of the National Native American Bar Association. NABA-DC applauds her continued leadership and supports her efforts at the ABA to further the legal profession.
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About NABA-DC
The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (NABA-DC) was established in 1997 to promote the educational and professional advancement of Native American attorneys and Indian country. NABA-DC is committed to promoting the sovereignty of Native American tribes and their communities; protecting the legal rights of individual Native Americans, their communities, and their tribes; providing community outreach and education about legal issues that affect Native Americans; and promoting the cultural heritage of Native Americans, their communities, and their tribes.
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