William H. Neukom, former president of the American Bar Association and chief lawyer for Microsoft, passed away at 83. He served as ABA president from 2007 to 2008, creating the ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Neukom organized a members' march on Washington to support Pakistani lawyers advocating for the rule of law. He co-founded the World Justice Project and established the Neukom Family Foundation. His quotes emphasize the necessity of the rule of law for human rights and justice, reflecting his commitment to the legal profession and social advocacy.
"If you don't have the rule of law, you can't have human rights. If you don't have the rule of law, you can't have open, participatory governments. If you don't have the rule of law, you can't have an inclusive economy. And if you don't have the rule of law, you can't have a peaceful existence."
"From boardrooms to ballparks to courtrooms, Bill's integrity and vision were deeply influential across the globe."
He dedicated his time, treasure and considerable talent to making the world a more just place.
Neukom established the ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and organized an ABA members' march on Washington, D.C., to support protesting Pakistani lawyers seeking to reinstate the rule of law.
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