High-profile attorney Theodore “Ted” Simon, known for representing clients in criminal cases spanning the globe, is set to be inaugurated as the president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Simon is set to be inaugurated Aug. 2 and deliver remarks today in the courtyard of Philadelphia City Hall at the kickoff of the association’s three-day annual meeting and CLE event, culminating with remarks from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. on Friday.