Theresa Gronkiewicz

Theresa Gronkiewicz is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Counsel at the American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Professional Responsibility. With over 35 years of experience, she specializes in professional responsibility, ethics, and lawyer well-being. Gronkiewicz holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The John Marshall Law School and has held several significant roles throughout her career, including Deputy Regulation Counsel at the ABA and Of Counsel at Collins Bargione & Vuckovich.15

In her role at the ABA, Gronkiewicz advises on policy matters, develops programs aimed at enhancing lawyer professionalism, and contributes to the ABA's initiatives on lawyer assistance programs. She has been involved in addressing issues related to cognitive decline among lawyers and the ethical implications that arise from such challenges. Her insights emphasize the importance of support systems for attorneys facing cognitive impairments, highlighting the ethical obligations under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.235

Gronkiewicz is also active in various committees, including the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism, where she focuses on promoting ethical practices within the legal profession.4 Her contributions to the field have made her a respected figure in discussions surrounding legal ethics and professionalism.