The President of the American Bar Association recently appointed Mr. Rubin to the ABA Standing Committee on Specialization. The Standing Committee is responsible for interpreting the ABA Standards for Specialty Certification Programs for Lawyers and implementing the Standards with respect to the Accreditation of Specialty Certification Organizations, such as the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Rubin’s three year term is from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022.