What is the IBA mission regarding rule of law?

Founded shortly after the United Nations with conviction that an organization of global bar associations could contribute to stability and peace through justice administration. The IBA works to protect judicial independence, support rights of lawyers to practice freely, and advance human rights for legal professionals worldwide.

Who are the IBA members?

Membership comprises over 80,000 individual international lawyers from most of the world leading law firms and 190 bar associations and law societies spanning 170+ countries. Members include practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and judges working across diverse jurisdictions and practice areas.

What educational services does IBA provide?

The organization offers conferences with significant educational content and networking opportunities, plus publications providing material educational guidance on international legal practice. Programs help lawyers develop expertise across jurisdictions, understand comparative legal systems, and build professional networks globally.

How does IBA support bar associations worldwide?

The organization promotes information exchange among 190 member bar associations and law societies, facilitating sharing of best practices, addressing common challenges, and strengthening legal professional standards. IBA has considerable expertise providing assistance to the global legal community through this network.

International Bar Association

London · Founded 2007

Foremost organization for international legal practitioners advancing rule of law globally since 1947

Primary audience

Legal professionals

Work area

Professional association

Topic

International law

Contact

Mark Ellis

Website Contact

About Organization

Founded shortly after United Nations creation, IBA comprises over 80,000 individual lawyers from leading firms and 190 bar associations across 170+ countries. With staff in multiple locations and 255 volunteers, the organization provides conferences, publications, and assistance to the global legal community.

What They Focus On

Professional Development

Providing conferences, publications, and educational programs helping international lawyers develop expertise across jurisdictions and practice areas through networking and learning.

Rule of Law

Protecting judicial independence, supporting lawyer practice rights, and advancing human rights globally through coordinated advocacy and assistance programs.

Legal Community

Facilitating information exchange among 190 bar associations and 80,000 individual lawyers worldwide strengthening international legal cooperation and standards.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$31.6M

-7.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$31.9M

+2.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$49.4M

-2.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+50% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$31,551,070	$31,918,783	$49,424,766	3
2023	$34,094,068	$31,132,969	$50,660,254	2
2022	$29,182,224	$26,649,802	$41,507,626	2
2020	$9,563,966	$13,285,143	$46,797,786	3
2019	$30,300,612	$30,965,026	$48,827,506	3

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Convening

Bringing together 80,000 international lawyers from leading firms and bar associations for structured collaboration and knowledge exchange.
02

Education Delivery

Providing conferences with significant educational content, publications with material guidance, and networking supporting professional development.
03

Advocacy Action

Supporting judicial independence, protecting lawyer practice rights, and advancing human rights through coordinated international efforts.
04

Information Exchange

Facilitating communication among bar associations worldwide enabling legal communities to share best practices and address common challenges.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by International Bar Association

Global Conferences

Major international gatherings providing educational content, networking opportunities, and professional development for lawyers practicing across jurisdictions.

Rule of Law Support

Programs advancing judicial independence, protecting lawyer practice rights, and supporting human rights for legal professionals globally.

Bar Association Exchange

Facilitating information sharing among 190 bar associations and law societies worldwide strengthening international legal cooperation.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind International Bar Association.

Contact the team Contact

Jaime Carey

Vice-President

5 hrs/week

Jörg Menzer

Deborah Enix-Ross

Mark Ellis

Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $759,583

Tim Hughes

Dep. Chief Exe. Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $441,323

Michael Maya

Director - North America

Full-time

Compensation: $240,473

Lucie Risley

Director - Finance

28 hrs/week

Compensation: $186,172

Helena Kennedy

Hri Director

Full-time

Compensation: $182,487

Joe Bell

Operations Director

Full-time

Compensation: $167,263

Almudena Arpon De Mendivil

President

10 hrs/week

Claudio Visco

Vice-President

5 hrs/week

All China Lawyers Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

American Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ankara Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Asociacion Nacional De Abogados De Em

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Association Of Mongolian Advocates

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Austrian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bahamas Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Association Of India

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Association Of Serbia

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Association Of Sri Lanka

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Association Of The Kingdom Of Cam

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Association Of The Republic Of Sr

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Council Of India

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Council Of Ireland

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Council Of The Maldives

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bar Of Northern Ireland

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Barbados Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Barra Mexicana Colegio De Abogados

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Bermuda Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Budapest Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Camara De Servicios Legales - Andi

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Canadian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners As

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Chamber Of Advocates - Malta

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados De Chile

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados De Costa Rica

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados De La Ciudad De B

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados De Lima

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados Del Paraguay

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio De Abogados Del Uruguay

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Colegio Publico De Abogados De La Cap

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Conseil National Des Barreaux

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Consejo General De La Abogacia Espano

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Croatian Bar Associatin

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Curacao Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Cyprus Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Danish Bar And Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Darfur Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Deutscher Anwaltverein

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Estonia Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ethiopian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Faculty Of Advocates

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Federation Of The Law Societies Of Ca

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Fiji Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Finnish Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Gambia Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

General Council Of The Bar Of England

Council Member

1 hrs/week

General Council Of The Bar Of South A

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Georgian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

German Federal Bar

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ghana Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Guyana Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Hong Kong Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Hungarian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Icelandic Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Illustre Collegi Dadvocats De Barcel

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ilustre Colegio De Abogados De Madrid

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Indonesian Advocates Association (Per

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Integrated Bar Of The Philippines

Council Member

1 hrs/week

International Union (Commonwealth) Of

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Iranian Central Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Iraqi Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Israel Bar

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Jamaican Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Japan Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Japan Federation Of Bar Associations

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Jordan Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Kazakhstan Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Korean Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Kosova Chamber Of Advocates

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Kuwait Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Latvian Council Of Sworn Advocates

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Association Of Trinidad & Tobago

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Association Of Zambia

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Council In Gibraltar

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Council Of Australia

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of England & Wales

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Hong Kong

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Ireland

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Jersey

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Kenya

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Namibia

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Northern Ireland

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Singapore

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of South Africa

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Law Society Of Zimbabwe

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Legal Practice Council Of South Afric

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Liechtensteinische Rechtsanwaltskamme

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Lithuanian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Majlis Peguam (Bar Council Malaysia)

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Malawi Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Mauritius Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Mongolian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Mozambique Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

National Association Of Romanian Bars

Council Member

1 hrs/week

National Bar Association Of Banglades

Council Member

1 hrs/week

National Bar Association Of Kazakhsta

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Nationwide Union Of Iranian Bar Assoc

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Nederlandse Orde Van Advocaten Bij De

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Nepal Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Nepal Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Netherlands Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

New Zealand Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

New Zealand Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Nigerian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Norwegian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Orde Van Vlaamse Balies

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordem Dos Advogados Do Brasil

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordem Dos Avogados De Cabo Verde

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordem Dos Avogados Portugueses

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Milano

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Roma

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordre Des Avocats De Paris

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordre Des Avocats Du Barreau De Luxem

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ordre Francais Des Avocats Du Barreau

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Pakistan Bar Council

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Polish Bar Council

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Polish Bar Of Legal Advisers

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Russian Federal Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Rwanda Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Sierra Leone Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Slovak Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Slovenian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Society Of Advocates Of Namibia

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Supreme Bar Council

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Swedish Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Swiss Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Taiwan Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Thai Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

The Association Of The Bar Of New Yor

Council Member

1 hrs/week

The Czech Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

The Law Society Of Botswana

Council Member

1 hrs/week

The Law Society Of Scotland

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Thessaloniki Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Uganda Law Society

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ukrainian Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Ukrainian National Bar Association

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Union Of Turkish Bars

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Vietnam Bar Federation

Council Member

1 hrs/week

Milestones

1947

IBA Founded

1947

Established shortly after United Nations with conviction that organization of global bar associations could contribute to stability through justice administration.

1980s

Individual Membership

1980s

Evolved from exclusively bar association members to include individual international lawyers and entire law firms in membership.

Early 2000s

Global Expansion

Early 2000s

Grew to span 170+ countries with membership from most world leading law firms and nearly 200 bar associations.

2024

Volunteer Network

2024

Mobilized 255 volunteers supporting programming, governance, and initiatives advancing international legal practice and rule of law.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Carrie Bowker Director 35.00 hrs/week · $163,467

Amir Singh Pasrich Iba & Lpd Asst. Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Babatunde Ajibade Sppi Vice Chair-Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Carola Van Den Bruinhorst Lpd Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Daniel Del Rio Lpd Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Jorg Menzer Secretary-General/Past Chair Sppi 5.00 hrs/week

Ken Murphy Bic Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Kimitoshi Yabuki Past Chair Bic 1.00 hrs/week

Myra Garrett Sppi Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Pascale Lagesse Iba & Lpd Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Peter Bartlett Past Chair Lpd 1.00 hrs/week

Steven Richman Bic Senior Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Agriculture and Food Section Board Member

Antitrust Section Board Member

Corporate Law Section Board Member

Criminal Law Section Board Member

Insolvency Section Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.3M

Highest Paid

$760K

Mark Ellis

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Ellis	Chief Executive Officer	$759,583	—	$759,583	35
Tim Hughes	DEP. Chief Exe. Officer	$441,323	—	$441,323	35
Michael Maya	Director - North America	$240,473	$53,548	$294,021	37.5
Lucie Risley	Director - Finance	$186,172	$31,721	$217,893	28
Helena Kennedy	Hri Director	$182,487	$28,843	$211,330	35
Joe Bell	Operations Director	$167,263	$32,137	$199,400	35
Carrie Bowker	Director	$163,467	$23,769	$187,236	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Ellis	Chief Executive Officer	$729,829	—	$729,829	35
Tim Hughes	DEP. Chief Exe. Officer	$401,278	—	$401,278	35
Michael Maya	Director - North America	$240,077	$47,050	$287,127	37.5
Lucie Risley	Director - Finance	$171,023	$23,355	$194,378	28
Helena Kennedy	Hri Director	$166,891	$25,099	$191,990	35
Joe Bell	Operations Director	$153,868	$28,967	$182,835	35
Nigel Richards	Solutions Architect	$146,209	$19,826	$166,035	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Ellis	Chief Executive Officer	$743,188	—	$743,188	35
Tim Hughes	DEP. Chief Exe. Officer	$404,725	—	$404,725	35
Michael Maya	Director - North America	$240,844	$17,184	$258,028	37.5
Helena Kennedy	Hri Director	$182,330	$10,174	$192,504	35
Joe Bell	Operations Director	$175,534	$11,025	$186,559	35
Julie Elliott	Conference Director	$148,336	$7,024	$155,360	35
Sara Carnegie	Legal Projects Director	$146,161	$8,259	$154,420	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Ellis	Chief Executive Officer	$583,072	—	$583,072	35
Tim Hughes	DEP. Chief Exe. Officer	$322,043	—	$322,043	35
Michael Maya	Director - North America	$229,804	$21,752	$251,556	37.5
Helena Kennedy	Hri Director	$138,840	$20,705	$159,545	35
Joe Bell	Operations Director	$134,981	$22,557	$157,538	35
Donna Canty	HR Director	$122,715	$24,020	$146,735	21
Sara Carnegie	Legal Projects Director	$112,243	$16,837	$129,080	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Ellis	Chief Executive Officer	$632,328	—	$632,328	45
Tim Hughes	DEP. Chief Exe. Officer	$356,897	—	$356,897	45
Michael Maya	Director - North America	$222,261	$1,654	$223,915	40
Helena Kennedy	Hri Director	$137,440	$19,946	$157,386	40
Joe Bell	Operations Director	$134,287	$19,150	$153,437	40
Julie Elliott	Conferences Director	$112,903	$13,787	$126,690	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with International Bar Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(207) 842-0090

Social

Visit Website

53-64 Chancery Lane London

International Bar Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Convening

Education Delivery

Advocacy Action

Information Exchange

Programs and Initiatives

Global Conferences

Rule of Law Support

Bar Association Exchange

Team & Leadership

Jaime Carey

Jörg Menzer

Deborah Enix-Ross

Mark Ellis

Tim Hughes

Michael Maya

Lucie Risley

Helena Kennedy

Joe Bell

Almudena Arpon De Mendivil

Claudio Visco

All China Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Ankara Bar Association

Asociacion Nacional De Abogados De Em

Association Of Mongolian Advocates

Austrian Bar Association

Bahamas Bar Association

Bar Association Of India

Bar Association Of Serbia

Bar Association Of Sri Lanka

Bar Association Of The Kingdom Of Cam

Bar Association Of The Republic Of Sr

Bar Council Of India

Bar Council Of Ireland

Bar Council Of The Maldives

Bar Of Northern Ireland

Barbados Bar Association

Barra Mexicana Colegio De Abogados

Bermuda Bar Association

Budapest Bar Association

Camara De Servicios Legales - Andi

Canadian Bar Association

Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners As

Chamber Of Advocates - Malta

Colegio De Abogados De Chile

Colegio De Abogados De Costa Rica

Colegio De Abogados De La Ciudad De B

Colegio De Abogados De Lima

Colegio De Abogados Del Paraguay

Colegio De Abogados Del Uruguay

Colegio Publico De Abogados De La Cap

Conseil National Des Barreaux

Consejo General De La Abogacia Espano

Croatian Bar Associatin

Curacao Bar Association

Cyprus Bar Association

Danish Bar And Law Society

Darfur Bar Association

Deutscher Anwaltverein

Estonia Bar Association

Ethiopian Bar Association

Faculty Of Advocates

Federation Of The Law Societies Of Ca

Fiji Law Society

Finnish Bar Association

Gambia Bar Association

General Council Of The Bar Of England

General Council Of The Bar Of South A

Georgian Bar Association

German Federal Bar

Ghana Bar Association

Guyana Bar Association

Hong Kong Bar Association

Hungarian Bar Association

Icelandic Bar Association

Illustre Collegi Dadvocats De Barcel