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President's Corner

MSBA President Marisa A. Trasatti

The MSBA AI & Legal Technology Task Force has developed four specialized policy templates designed to establish robust, firm-wide risk management practices for the use of AI tools. Implementing one of these policies is the most effective way to address the ethical and professional challenges posed by AI in a legal practice. 

Insights from the MSBA President

A Roadmap for the Maryland Bar

May 21, 2026The Maryland State Bar Association has spent the past year listening carefully to our members, studying the changing needs of the profession, and preparing for the future.

Honoring Our Legacy Lawyers: A Culture of Experience and Continuity

April 9, 2026Among the Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) greatest assets is its extraordinary community of legacy lawyers—those who have practiced law for 40 years or more and whose dedication, wisdom, and leadership have shaped our profession for decades.

MSBA Opposes Proposed Rule Restricting State Disciplinary Investigations of DOJ Attorneys

April 7, 2026The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) has filed comments with the Department of Justice (DOJ), opposing its recently Proposed Rule for Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against DOJ Attorneys.

Nine Months In: Advancing Our Shared Vision for Maryland’s Legal Community​

March 13, 2026As I reflect on the first nine months of my term as president of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), I am deeply proud of the progress we have made in our initiatives for the year.

Turning Down the Temperature: A Call for Civil Discourse in a Civil Society

February 3, 2026Despite the subzero temperatures gripping Maryland, many of us may be feeling the heat in other ways. Within our Sections, Committees, and other leadership meetings, various perspectives are being shared and discussed.

President’s Corner: MSBA's Goals for 2026

January 15, 2026The prospect of spring invites fresh energy and reflection—the perfect time to ask: Are you and your teams getting what you need from your MSBA in 2026?

The Oath is Just the Beginning: Living the Values of the Maryland Bar

December 18, 2025Admission to the Maryland Bar is a testament to each new lawyer’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the rule of law and civil discourse—guiding “north stars” that must never be lost from view.

Leading the Way: MSBA Announces Officer Nominees for the 2026-27 Bar Year

December 2, 2025The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) Board of Governors, serving in its capacity as a nominating committee for the nomination of officers, is proud to announce its slate of officers for the 2026-27 Bar Year.

President’s Corner: The First 100 Days of Progress and Commitment

November 6, 2025As I reflect on my first 100 days as President of the Maryland State Bar Association, I am profoundly encouraged by the determination and engagement I have witnessed within our membership and leadership.

Professionalism, Confidentiality, and the Fiduciary Relationship in the Legal Profession

October 16, 2025Professionalism is the foundation upon which the legal profession is built and also happens to be the focus of one of my initiatives this year as President of the MSBA.

Reaffirming the Lawyer’s Role in Civil Discourse

September 16, 2025In a time when discourse feels impossible, lawyers can show that the essence of disagreement need not be hatred, and that dignity in debate is not a relic, but a necessity.

Why Big Law Attorneys and Corporate Counsel Should Join—and Lead—in Legal Professional Organizations

August 14, 2025In an era when legal expertise is as much about community as it is about individual achievement, active participation in professional organizations such as the MSBA isn’t just advisable, it’s essential for both law firms and in-house counsel.

MSBA Files Amicus Brief in Support of the Motion to Dismiss DOJ’s Complaint in U.S. v. Russell

July 29, 2025The Maryland State Bar Association continues to lead the legal profession in supporting an independent judiciary and respect for the rule of law.

Stay Committed to Leading in the Face of Civility Challenges

July 10, 2025By taking charge of the room or the communication, you can avoid theatrics and unprofessional behavior of others. Part of taking charge is laying down the ground rules. You set a professional tone. You are in charge.

My Initiatives for the 2025-2026 Bar Year

June 10, 2025I am honored to lead MSBA into its next chapter. I hope to inspire all of you to work collectively with us and give your best this Bar Year, which begins on July 1, so that together we can achieve the initiatives I outlined at my induction.

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