Teresa Schmid

Director of the Center for Professional Responsibility at the American Bar Association

Teresa J. Schmid is a legal professional with extensive experience in professional responsibility, ethics, and public policy within the legal field. She currently serves as the Director of the Center for Professional Responsibility at the American Bar Association, a position she has held since July 2019.1

Professional Background

Teresa Schmid's career has been focused on legal ethics and professional responsibility. Her notable positions include:

Director, Center for Professional Responsibility at the American Bar Association (July 2019 - Present)1
Member of the Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee for the ABA's Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (August 2015 - July 2019)1
Member and Past Chair of the Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee at the Los Angeles County Bar Association (July 2013 - June 2019)1
Member of the Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Ethics (COPRAC) for the State Bar of California (September 2017 - June 2019)1

Education and Credentials

Teresa Schmid holds several advanced degrees and certifications:

JD (Juris Doctor)
EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration)
DLP (Doctor of Law and Policy)
CAE (Certified Association Executive)1

Areas of Expertise

Her expertise lies in:

Legal ethics and professional responsibility
Lawyer regulation and discipline
Public policy related to the legal profession
Governance of legal organizations
Strategic planning for non-profit and government organizations1

Throughout her career, Teresa Schmid has been involved in various aspects of legal ethics and professional responsibility, including advising associations and government agencies on lawyer regulation, governance, and policies impacting public protection.1 Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of ethics and professionalism within the legal community.