During Hirshon's term as president of the American Bar Association
from Aug. 2001 to Aug. 2002, he focused on making the legal profession
more accessible to consumers, particularly those with lower incomes.
During his presidency, Hirshon was spokesperson for the world's largest
professional association and led the legal profession's response to
9/11 and its assessment of corporate governance issues. He also took
part in negotiations with the SEC and Congress, including discussions
relating to Sarbanes-Oxley and the USA Patriot Act. Hirshon has 30
years of experience as a practicing attorney representing individuals,
corporations and associations. From 1988 to 1993 he was an Adjunct
Professor of Law at the University of Maine Law School.
Bob received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. He has also received honorary degrees from Suffolk University School of Law, Willamette College of Law and the University of Denver School of Law.
