New President of Istanbul Bar Association Announced – Last Minute Turkey News
The Istanbul Bar Association recently held elections to choose its new president, with voting taking place over the weekend at the Haliç Congress Center. With 64,072 lawyers eligible to cast their votes, the turnout was high as legal professionals gathered to participate in the democratic process.
The outgoing president, Filiç Saraç, who had served in the role for two years, passed the baton to Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kaboğlu, a Constitutional lawyer. Kaboğlu, a member of the Lawyers for Change Group, is no stranger to the political arena, having been elected as a parliament member from the CHP in 2018. During his time in parliament, he was also a member of the Constitutional Commission.
As the new president of the Istanbul Bar Association, Kaboğlu is expected to bring his expertise and experience to the role, leading the association and advocating for the interests of lawyers in the region. His election marks a new chapter for the bar association, and many are looking forward to seeing the changes and developments he will bring to the organization.
