On May 29, 2026, John J. Shiptenko wrote that the State Bar of Georgia “is not subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.” I had asked on May 27, 2026, for a yes or a no. His reply stated the Bar’s position and said any ADA obligations would arise under Title III.
- Who: John J. Shiptenko, Senior Assistant General Counsel, State Bar of Georgia, acting as its ADA Coordinator, wrote the reply.
- What: I asked one question: does ADA Title II apply to the State Bar of Georgia, yes or no. The reply stated the Bar’s position and pointed to Title III instead.
- When: Asked May 27, 2026. Answered May 29, 2026, at 3:15 PM Eastern.
- How: By email, about 318 words across six paragraphs. The reply stated the Bar’s position that it was not subject to Title II and pointed to Title III.
- Status: As of September 19, 2026, this remains the State Bar of Georgia’s stated written position.
Response received: Asked May 27, 2026. On May 29, 2026, John J. Shiptenko stated the Bar’s position that it was not subject to Title II and pointed to Title III.
Related: The State Bar of Georgia story, John J. Shiptenko on People Involved, and William D. NeSmith III’s May 12, 2026 email calling the Bar “not a public entity.”
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