ABA Newsroom

December 02, 2008

• Nominations Now Open for Newly Created ABA Award Recognizing Leadership in Expanding Education Diversity Pipeline

December 01, 2008

• Media Advisory: Atlanta to Host Conference on Civil Access to Justice

November 25, 2008

• Law Firm Trend to Designate In-House Ethics Counsel Raises Issues on Privileged Communication, Potential Duty to Report Misconduct

November 21, 2008

• Media Advisory: Reporters Can Register Online Now to Cover the 2009 ABA Midyear Meeting in Boston

November 19, 2008

• American Bar Association Section of Litigation Symposium Addresses Civil Right to Counsel

November 17, 2008

• Four Groups Create Online Resource to Provide Information for Disaster Victims

November 14, 2008

• Media Advisory: Economic Meltdown is Major Topic at ABA Business Law Fall Meeting

November 12, 2008

• News Advisory: ABA Section of Antitrust Law Fall Forum

• Media Advisory: Sandra Day O'Connor, Kenneth Starr, Erwin Chemerinsky to Speak at Judicial Summit in Arizona

November 10, 2008

• Media Advisory: International Experts to Discuss Universal Declaration of Human Rights in New York

October 30, 2008

• ABA Business Law Conference Examines the Economic Meltdown While Addressing Bankruptcy, Deferred Compensation and Safe Harbors

• Media Advisory: National Security Threats, Military Commission Trials and the Future of U.S./Russian Relations Topics of ABA Meeting

October 21, 2008

• Public Dislikes Partisan Political Influence, Special Interest Money, in Judicial Selection

• ABA to U.S. President-Elect: Take Immediate Action on Vital Justice Initiatives

October 17, 2008

• News Advisory: Guantanamo Legal Expert to Speak on Presidential Abuse of Power, Ramifications

October 16, 2008

• Financial Bailout, Prosecution of White Collar Crime, and Recent Court and Legislative Trends in Sentencing to be discussed at Upcoming ABA Meetings

• ABA Antitrust Forum to Examine Bush Legacy and Transition to New Administration

October 14, 2008

• Bailout, Economic Restructuring and Regulation to be Focus of ABA Meeting

October 13, 2008

• Media Advisory: ABA Offers Lawyers and Judges Election Resources

October 09, 2008

• Mark Cuban Speaks, ABA Sports & Entertainment Lawyers Meet in Los Angeles

• Media Advisory: U.S. Lawyers, Judges Join Sudanese Advocates to Develop Cases to Prosecute Those Responsible for Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity in Darfur

October 07, 2008

• Media Advisory: Government Regulation - Its Impact and Future - Topic of Upcoming ABA Meeting

October 03, 2008

• News Advisory: State of Jury System in America Explored at ABA Symposium in New York

October 02, 2008

• South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal To Receive Pursuit Of Justice Award

October 01, 2008

• Pursuit of Justice Award to be Presented to South Carolina Lawyer Kenneth M. Suggs

September 30, 2008

• U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Perry Jr. to Receive ABA Liberty Achievement Award

• Advocacy Training for Sudanese Lawyers to Focus on Documenting and Proving Charges of Genocide in Darfur

• ABA Releases Study on Malpractice Claims

September 29, 2008

• Franchising Developments to be Discussed During ABA Meeting in Austin, Texas

September 25, 2008

• Free Legal Assistance Available for Florida Hurricane Victims

• Media Advisory: ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law to School Lawyers on Commercial Mortgage Lending Meltdown

September 23, 2008

• ABA Launches First IP Magazine, Landslide

September 22, 2008

• Divorce, Alimony Strategies, Premarital Agreements on Tap for Discussion at ABA Family Law Meeting

September 18, 2008

• ABA Young Lawyers to Launch National Public Service Project, Voices Against Violence, at Fall Conference in San Diego

September 16, 2008

• Voting Rights and Election Law in the Spotlight as Americans Observe Constitution Day

• Philadelphia "Super Lawyer" Appointed Chair of American Bar Association Commission On Women in the Profession

• ABA Web Site Resource for Lawyers Pursuing "Encore" Careers

September 10, 2008

• American Bar Association Begins Educational Campaign on Uniform Adult Guardianship Jurisdiction

• ABA President Creates Commission on Fair and Impartial State Courts; Sandra Day O'Connor is Honorary Chair

September 05, 2008

• Competition Law, Passenger Rights, Green Initiatives and Private Spaceflight Among Hot Topics at ABA Forum On Air & Space Law Meeting

September 03, 2008

• ABA Launches First Online Directory of Disability Law Programs in Law Schools

• 21st Annual National Conference on Lawyer Assistance Programs Scheduled for Little Rock in October

September 02, 2008

• General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Gather in Santa Fe

August 28, 2008

• Passenger Rights, Green Initiatives and Private Spaceflight Among Hot Topics at ABA Forum on Air & Space Law Meeting

August 27, 2008

• Bad Newz Kennels and Legal Issues in Animal Abuse Cases Subject of American Bar Association Seminar

August 25, 2008

• ABA Ethics Committee Issues Opinion Detailing Lawyer Responsibilities When Outsourcing Legal Work Domestically or Internationally

August 12, 2008

• American Bar Association Weighs in on Access to Courts for Military Personnel, Federal Judicial Nomination Process and International Criminal Court

August 11, 2008

• Contentious Federal Judicial Nominations, State Court Elections Focus of Next ABA President

• ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with Military Personnel Needing Civil Representation

August 08, 2008

• News Advisory: American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting Daily Advisory Saturday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 10

• News Advisory: American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting Daily Advisory Monday, Aug. 11 - Tuesday, Aug. 12

August 07, 2008

• The American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section to Honor 2008 Leadership Academy Graduating Class

• Miami Lawyer Neal R. Sonnett to Receive 2008 John H. Pickering Award Of Achievement From ABA Senior Lawyers Division

August 06, 2008

• News Advisory: American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting Daily Advisory Thursday, Aug. 7 - Friday, Aug. 8

August 05, 2008

• News Advisory: Protecting New Yorkers from Terrorism, Urban Congestion Solutions and Other Legal Issues of Local Interest to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

August 04, 2008

• Young Lawyers to Draft Free Wills for U.S. Park Police Officers in New York

August 01, 2008

• ABA's Annual Meeting Brings People and Programs to New York City

July 31, 2008

• Rennard Strickland, Oregon Law Professor, is Honored by ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

July 30, 2008

• News Advisory: First Amendment Experts, Prosecutor, Journalist to Debate Protecting Reporters' News Sources at ABA Meeting in New York

July 24, 2008

• ABA Silver Gavel Awards Honor Media Contributions that Broaden Understanding of Legal System

July 22, 2008

• ABA Annual Meeting to Address Discrimination Against Mothers, Workplace Bullies and Other Issues of Women and Minorities

July 21, 2008

• Critical National and International Legal Issues Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York in August

July 16, 2008

• Military Personnel Rights, Federal Judicial Nominations and Other Critical Legal Issues Top Agenda for ABA House of Delegates at Annual Meeting in New York

July 15, 2008

• Helaine M. Barnett, President of Legal Services Corporation, to be Honored with the 2008 Fellows Award for Public Service

• American Bar Association Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to Volunteer Legal Services with 2008 Pro Bono Publico Awards

July 07, 2008

• Proposals to Strengthen the Rule of Law Incubated at World Justice Forum; Funding for Projects Announced

July 04, 2008

• During the Final Day of The World Justice Forum, Participants to Develop Projects for Next Steps in Advancing the Rule of Law

July 03, 2008

• Rule of Law Index, Opportunity Fund Introduced During World Justice Forum Kick-Off

• Foreign Human Rights Activists Honored by American Bar Association

July 02, 2008

• Copyright Issues Top Congressional Agenda for New ABA Task Force

July 01, 2008

• Fall 2008 National Malpractice Conference in San Francisco Opens with Look at Claims Study Results

• News Advisory: Web 2.0, Internet Governance and Open Source Software Licensing Among Technology Issues to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: Virtual Worlds, Alternative Billing Methods and Outsourcing Legal Services to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: Universal Healthcare, HIPPA Privacy Issues, Access to Care and Other Health Law Issues to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Guantanamo Detainees, Outsourcing Legal Services Abroad and Other International Topics to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: The Rule of Law In War Zones, Recent Supreme Court Cases and Exploitation of the Elderly are Among Topics at ABA Annual Meeting In New York

• News Advisory: Protecting New Yorkers from Terrorism, Urban Congestion Solutions and Other Issues of Local Interest to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: Music Industry’s Future, Anti-Counterfeiting Measures and Virtual Worlds Among IP Law Topics to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: Habeas Corpus Rights, Security Initiatives Post 9/11 and Other National Security Issues Top Agenda at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

• News Advisory: ABA Annual Meeting to Address Effects of Climate Change, Rising Energy Prices and Other Environmental Issues

June 30, 2008

• ABA Calls on Zimbabwean President Mugabe to End Violence and Intimidation Campaign Against Opponents, Legal Community

• News Advisory: Parental Discrimination, Domestic Violence in Same-Sex Relationships and Other Family Law Issues to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York City

• News Advisory: Key Business Programs at ABA Annual Meeting to Address Effects
  of Economic Slowdown on Banks, Health Care Industry and More

• News Advisory: How Judges Think, Cross-Cultural Issues in the Courts and Other Judicial Topics to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York

June 26, 2008

• Top Teachers Go Back to School for Legal Lessons from the ABA and the Federal Judicial Center

June 24, 2008

• Vienna Multidisciplinary Conference on Movement for Justice to Unveil Rule of Law Index, Headline World Leaders

June 18, 2008

• Raj Panjwani of India to Receive 2008 Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award

June 17, 2008

• Massachusetts Lawyer Victor J. Garo to Receive Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award

• Dean Ronald A. Cass is Recipient of 2008 Robert B. McKay Law Professor Award

June 16, 2008

• New York City Lawyer Marc S. Moller to Receive Pursuit of Justice Award

• Catherine Christian to Receive ABA Liberty Achievement Award

June 13, 2008

• Judge Bernice B. Donald to Receive ABA Liberty Achievement Award

• Darcee S. Siegel of Florida Is Recipient of the 2008 Kirsten Christophe Memorial Award

June 12, 2008

• Patricia M. Wald, Former U.S. and International War Crimes Judge to Receive American Bar Association Medal for 2008

• ABA-Commissioned Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans with Mortgages Worried About Keeping Their Homes

June 09, 2008

• Supreme Court Justices, Former European Presidents, Nobel Laureates and Other World Leaders Headline Vienna Forum on Movement for Justice

• American Bar Association Legal Education Section Approves Two North Carolina Law Schools, Raises National Total to 200

June 03, 2008

• ABA Section of Litigation to Provide Training to Lawyers in Kosovo

May 28, 2008

• Karen I. Tse, Human Rights Advocate, is Recipient of the 2008 International Human Rights Award

May 27, 2008

• Comprehensive Tool for Lawyers in Spotting Domestic & Sexual Violence Released by the American Bar Association

May 22, 2008

• ABA President Urges State and Local Bars to Remove Barriers For Military Lawyers in Local Courts

May 20, 2008

• Vienna Forum to Launch Movement for Justice in U.S., Other Nations

May 14, 2008

• American Bar Association Names Kenneth J. Widelka Chief Financial Officer

• ABA-Commissioned Poll Finds More than Twice as Many Americans Talk About Planning For Healthcare Emergencies than Take Action

May 13, 2008

• ABA National Conference for Minority Lawyer Targets Issues Affecting Business, Litigation and Government Lawyers

May 09, 2008

• Hot Topics Discussed at ABA Forum on the Construction Industry Meeting

May 08, 2008

• American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence Awarded Avon Foundation "Speak Out Against Domestic Violence" Grant

• ABA Journal to Receive Webby People's Voice Award

• 17th Annual Conference on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law to Be Held in Washington, D.C.

April 29, 2008

• Heroism of Pakistani Lawyers, Judges to be Honored By American Bar Association

• Can Legal Profession Prevent Lawyer Misconduct? Professional Responsibility Conference Explores the Challenge

April 28, 2008

• Corporate Legal Chiefs Address ABA Minority Lawyer Program on Client Relations, Legal Issues, How to 'Pitch' Prospective Clients

April 17, 2008

• Las Vegas Lawyer Neil G. Galatz to Receive ABA Award

April 15, 2008

• 2008 John Minor Wisdom Award Recipients Honored for Their Commitment to Public Service

April 11, 2008

• Top Business Lawyers and Corporate Leaders to Share Best Practices for Corporate Governance at American Bar Association Program

April 09, 2008

• Intersection of Law and Pyschology Explored at Joint Meeting on Child Custody

• Consumer Credit Site to Launch At ABA Meeting

April 07, 2008

• Oman and Bahrain Contracts Experts to Fine-Tune Skills to Meet Challenges of Changing Business Climate

April 04, 2008

• ABA Legal Malpractice Conference Brings More Than 500 Attendees to Boston

April 03, 2008

• Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., National Leader In Legal Ethics, Receives 2008 Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award

April 02, 2008

• Construction Lawyers Convene in Palm Springs to Build Stronger Foundation for the Industry's Future

April 01, 2008

• Real Property and Estate Planning Symposia Will Highlight Diverse Issues, Trends

• Preempting Child Predators: The American Bar Association Offers Tips To Keep The Internet Safe for Kids

March 31, 2008

• Judicial Independence of Pakistan, Immigration and Warrantless Surveillance On Tap at ABA Meeting

• Judge Nancy Gertner, Boston, Receives 2008 Thurgood Marshall Award

• FERC Chairman to Speak at ABA Meeting on Renewable Energy

March 26, 2008

• ABA Law Student Division Declares March 27 as National Mental Health Day for Law Students

March 24, 2008

• Ohio Lawyer Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

• 2008 Equal Justice Conference Highlights Innovative Approaches to Delivery of Legal Services to Disadvantaged

March 17, 2008

• Young Lawyers to Assemble in Washington, D.C.

• New Mexico Bar President Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

March 14, 2008

• Intellectual Property Law Conference Draws Top Practitioners to the Nation's Capital

March 13, 2008

• Detroit Lawyer Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

March 12, 2008

• New Hampshire Lawyer Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

• Business Lawyers to Take It Global in Dallas

March 11, 2008

• Washington, D.C. Lawyer Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

• New Jersey Lawyer Nominated to the American Bar Association Board of Governors

• Massachusetts Lawyer Lauren Stiller Rikleen Nominated to the American Bar Association Board of Governors

• Knoxville, Tenn. Lawyer Nominated to American Bar Association Board of Governors

• Chicago Lawyer Nominated to the American Bar Association Board of Governors

• Boston Lawyer Nominated to the American Bar Association Board of Governors

• American Bar Association Names Thomas M. Susman Director, Government Affairs Office

March 10, 2008

• Trial Lawyers to Meet in Washington, DC

March 06, 2008

• Columbia, S.C. Lawyer Nominated to Chair American Bar Association House of Delegates

March 05, 2008

• Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global Aids Coordinator, to Keynote 2008 ABA HIV/AIDS Conference April 9-10 in Dallas

March 04, 2008

• Law School Enrollment Statistics For 2007-08 Show Only Slight Changes

February 29, 2008

• Competition and Enforcement Lawyers From Around the World to Meet In Washington, D.C.

February 28, 2008

• Data Security, E-Discovery, Records Management and Green Practice on Tap at ABA TECHSHOW 2008

• ABA Leader Urges Fair Trial Procedures for Guantanamo Detainees

• Media Advisory: FISA Reform: ABA Discusses Future Plans of Surveillance Laws

February 26, 2008

• Media Advisory: Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime to Take Place in Miami

February 19, 2008

• Media Advisory: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Lawyers to Test the Waters During Annual Midyear Meeting

• Media Advisory: Insurance Industry Policymakers and Top Company Leaders to Gather in Tuscon For ABA Litigation Meeting

February 12, 2008

• Election Reform, Legal Education, Veterans' Aid among Issues Addressed by ABA

• ABA Testifies Against Disparities in Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing

February 11, 2008

• Carolyn Lamm, D.C.-Based International Lawyer, Nominated for ABA Helm

February 09, 2008

• ABA President Unveils New Index to Evaluate Nations' Adherance to Rule of Law Along Four Key Principles

February 06, 2008

• ABA's Midyear Meeting Brings People and Programs to Los Angeles

February 05, 2008

• 27th Annual Committee on Corporate Counsel Sessions to Focus on Complex Issues of Corporate Litigation

January 31, 2008

• Prepaid Legal Services Group Offers CLE Program in Chicago

January 25, 2008

• Climate Change, Identity Theft, and Elder Abuse on the Agenda for ABA Midyear Meeting

January 17, 2008

• Sen. Vitter, Sen. Landrieu's Office and Invited Guest Mayor Ray Nagin To Speak On Affordable Housing Issues In Post-Katrina New Orleans

• Lawyer Specialty Certification Presents 2008 Roundtable in New Orleans

January 09, 2008

• Critical Legal Issues Highlight ABA Midyear Meeting in Los Angeles

January 08, 2008

• Top Aerospace Lawyers and Leaders to Discuss Industry Issues Jan. 31 In Washington, D.C.

January 02, 2008

• ABA Commission Holds Invitational Conference on Fair Use of Criminal Records In Employment

December 21, 2007

• Prepaid Legal Services Group Offers CLE Program in Dallas

December 18, 2007

• ABA Supports Commission to Study Racial Disparities in U.S.

December 04, 2007

• ABA Asks Lawyers to Sign Online Pakistan Petition

November 16, 2007

• Appointed Lawyers' Responsibilities to Clients Refusing Representation Are Limited To Those Owed To Third Parties

November 15, 2007

• American Bar Association and FEMA Announce A New Memorandum of Agreement To Enhance Legal Services

November 14, 2007

• ABA Rally Shows Solidarity With Pakistani Lawyers

November 09, 2007

• American Bar Association Creates Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

November 06, 2007

• ABA’s First National Marketing Conference to Address Law Firm Marketing, Strategies for Business Development

November 02, 2007

• Collaborative Law Practice Does Not Create Inherent Conflicts, Says ABA

October 30, 2007

• Legal Advice Available for Victims of Recent Wildfires in Southern California

• ABA Includes Expert on Children of Military Personnel as Part of Continuing Legal Education at Seattle Coast Guard Command

October 29, 2007

• ABA Study: State Death Penalty Systems Deeply Flawed

October 24, 2007

• Annual Fall Forum on Antitrust Law to Focus on Recent Supreme Court Action

October 22, 2007

• Lawyers and Scientists to Address the Intersection of Law, Ethics and Science

October 18, 2007

• Three Top Women Lawyers to Share Their Secrets for Success During ABA Leadership Academy

October 16, 2007

• Labor and Employment Law the Focus of ABA Section Conference In Philadelphia

October 15, 2007

• First Ever Standards of Practice for Lawyers in Civil Protection Order Cases Released

• Bankruptcy Law, Financial Privacy and International Governance Issues are Key Topics to be Addressed at ABA Meeting

October 09, 2007

• Pennsylvania Legal Experts Recommend Reforms in Commonwealth’s Death Penalty System, Based on ABA-Sponsored Study

October 05, 2007

• ABA Web Store Wins Top Honors as Best Associations Website in WebAwards Competition

October 01, 2007

• Forum On The Construction Industry’s Fall Meeting To Set Sail In Newport, R.I.

• Capitol Music Group CEO Jason Flom is Keynote Speaker at American Bar Association Meeting

September 27, 2007

• National Lawyer Referral Workshop Meets In New Orleans

September 24, 2007

• Statewide Expert Legal Panel Calls for Temporary Halt to Executions in Ohio

September 20, 2007

• ABA Urges Senators to Bar Justice Department, Other Agencies,From Pressuring Organizations to Waive Legal Protections

• ABA Family Law Section to Convene in Memphis, Tenn. for Fall CLE Conference

September 19, 2007

• 20th Annual American Bar Association Conference on Lawyer Assistance Programs Meets in Halifax

September 18, 2007

• General Practice/Solo, Small Firm Lawyers Gather in Philadelphia

September 14, 2007

• Young Lawyers to Tackle Key Fundamentals at Fall Conference

September 12, 2007

• Trial Lawyers to Focus on Fair and Impartial Courts at October Meeting

September 04, 2007

• Forum on Air & Space Law 2007 Annual Meeting to Draw Industry Leaders to Memphis

August 31, 2007

• Defense Lawyers: U.S. Losing Legal War on Terror

August 30, 2007

• American Bar Association Calls Proposed Rule on Death Penalty Appeals“Deeply and Fundamentally Flawed”

August 23, 2007

• H. Thomas Wells Named President-Elect of the American Bar Association

August 14, 2007

• Texas Lawyer Scott F. Partridge Is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• Texas Lawyer Richard Pena is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• South Dakota Judge David R. Gienapp is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• Seattle Lawyer Kathleen J. Hopkins Named New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• Portland, Oregon Lawyer Katherine Huff O'Neil is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• Policy Adopted at ABA Meeting Urges Congress to Override Executive Order on Interrogation, Addresses Government State Secrets Claims, Weighs in on Ledbetter Pay Discrimination Case

• Ohio Lawyer H. Ritchey Hollenbaugh is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• New Jersey Lawyer Paulette Brown is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• John Hardin Young Named New Member of ABA Board of Governors

• Arizona Lawyer Don Bivens is New Member of ABA Board of Governors

August 11, 2007

• E-Commerce Consumer Site to Launch at ABA Annual Meeting

August 10, 2007

• ABA President Urges Congress to Reverse Course on Eavesdropping

August 09, 2007

• ABA’s Second Season of Service Initiative Focuses on The New Senior Lawyer

July 27, 2007

• People, Paper, Programs Coming to San Francisco for ABA Annual Meeting

July 26, 2007

• Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Lends Name to DirectWomen Award

• New ABA Book Explores Ways to Keep Runaways, Truants and Other Troubled Teens from Entering Criminal System

July 24, 2007

• ABA Makes Concise Guide to Lawyer Specialty Certification Available Online

July 19, 2007

• Policy Proposed for ABA House of Delegates Meeting In August Would Offer Procedures to Address Government State Secrets Claims

July 09, 2007

• American Bar Association Names Howell New General Counsel

June 28, 2007

• Justice Anthony M. Kennedy to Receive American Bar Association Medal for 2007

June 04, 2007

• ABA President Karen Mathis Calls on Sen. Patrick Leahy to Support Bill Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege

May 29, 2007

• New Web Site Offers Lawyers Easy Access To Pro Bono Opportunities

May 25, 2007

• Legal Advice Available for Kansas Tornado Victims

May 24, 2007

• Does Affirmative Action Help or Hinder Minority Lawyers?

May 22, 2007

• Buried Bodies, Bad Apples and Law Firm Bullies: Lawyer Ethics Conference Deals With Tough Issues

May 16, 2007

• ABA Section of Litigation to Provide Advocacy Training to Sudanese Lawyers

May 10, 2007

• American Bar Association Names Director of Rule of Law Initiative

April 23, 2007

• The Environmental Protection and Economic Development of Puerto Rico to Be Addressed at ABA Meeting in San Juan

• Tennessee Should Broaden Temporary Halt on Executions to Review Every Aspect of Death Penalty System

April 17, 2007

• Trial Techniques, Corporate Law, E-Discovery, Data Security and Privacy, Insurance Fraud on Tap at Trial Lawyers May Program

• American Bar Association to Co-host Unified Family Court Summit in Baltimore

• ABA Conference Explores Impact of Legal Barriers to Employment of Ex-Offenders

April 11, 2007

• Rule of Law, International Trade and CustomsAmong Topics
  to be Adressed at ABA International Law Spring Meeting

• ABA Young Lawyers Division Conference to Bridge U.S. and Canadian Divide

April 09, 2007

• Top Business Lawyers and Corporate Leaders Address Corporate Goveranance

April 04, 2007

• ABA Section of Real Property Probate and Trust Law to Convene in Nation's Capital

April 02, 2007

• ABA, Harvard Law School Sponsor National Conference on Children and the Law

March 30, 2007

• ABA Section of Dispute Resolution to Host Ninth Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C.

March 28, 2007

• Broadcast Lawyers to Tackle Major Industry Issues at Meeting

• ABA Report Outlines Trends in Criminal Justice

March 26, 2007

• ABA Construction Forum to Discuss Trends in Mediation, Discovery in Arbitration, Other Hot Topics

March 22, 2007

• Nuclear Energy, National Drinking Water Program and Energy Market Manipulation Key Topics at ABA Meeting

March 16, 2007

• ABA Warns Detained Immigrants Lack Access to Legal Information, Representation

March 15, 2007

• ABA Section of Antitrust Law to Host 55th Annual Spring Meeting

March 14, 2007

• Gates Foundation Donates $1.75 Million to Support American Bar Association's World Justice Project

March 09, 2007

• Renowned Speakers, Legal Experts, Cutting-Edge Law Topics on the Docket at ABA Intellectual Property Law Conference

• DirectWomen Institute Enrolls First Class

March 08, 2007

• ABA President Karen J. Mathis Says Justice Department Policy Is Inconsistent With Presumption of Innocence

March 07, 2007

• San Antonio To Host Nation's Trial Lawyers

March 02, 2007

• 2007 Equal Justice Conference Features Workshops on Innovative Delivery of Legal Services and the Need for Disaster Planning and Recovery

March 01, 2007

• E-Discovery, Microsoft 2007, and Zubulake Ruling Among Topics to be Discussed at ABA Techshow

• Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to Speak at American Bar Association Conference

February 26, 2007

• Top Agency Heads and Counsel to Assemble in Keystone for ABA's Conference on Environmental Law

• 19th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Program to Focus on Current Insurance Issues

February 23, 2007

• ABA Section of Business Law Spring Meeting to Tackle Important Topics Affecting Business Lawyers

February 21, 2007

• Law School Enrollment Edges Upward, Minorities Show Slight Gain, Women Slight Drop

February 20, 2007

• Indiana Assessment Team Identifies Problems With Death Penalty Cases, Urges Temporary Halt in Executions

February 16, 2007

• ABA President Urges SEC to Revise Securities Law Enforcement Policies on Attorney-Client Privilege

February 14, 2007

• Birmingham Lawyer in Line for Top ABA Post

February 13, 2007

• ABA Adopts Policies Revising Model Code of Judicial Conduct, Opposing Criminalization of Homelessness, Calling for Regulation of Boot Camps

February 12, 2007

• American Bar Association Nominates New Leadership

• ABA Supports Assistance for Military Families

February 09, 2007

• American Bar Association, Girl Scouts Announce Anti-Violence Program

• ABA President Urges Support for Military Personnel and Their Families

February 07, 2007

• Legal Ethics, Genetic Testing, and Off-Label Marketing of Prescription Drugs and Devices Among Emerging Issues to be Addressed at Annual Healthcare Law Conference

February 05, 2007

• American Bar Association Miami Midyear Meeting Draws Eminent Speakers, Explores Ground-Breaking Legal Issues

• ABA Web Store Undergoes Improvements to Serve Members Better

January 31, 2007

• People, Paper, Programs Coming to Miami for ABA Midyear Meeting

• ABA President Says Potential Misuse of Presidential Signing Statements Poses Threat to Checks and Balances

• ABA Policy-Making Body to Consider Proposals to Revise the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, Legal Services After A Disaster and Criminalization of the Homeless

January 17, 2007

• Truth, Justice and A Subpoena? ABA Forum on Communications Law 12th Annual Conference to Dissect Hot-Button Legal Issues Affecting the Media

January 16, 2007

• Construction Industry Gears up for a Day of Info-Packed Sessions at ABA Program on Creating a Solid Design-Build Project

January 11, 2007

• ABA Second Annual Homeland Security Law Institute to Explore Issues from Port Security to Immigration

January 10, 2007

• ABA Section of Antitrust Law Set to Examine Consumer Protection Issues at Inaugural Conference

January 08, 2007

• United CEO Tilton to Speak at ABA Forum on Air & Space Law Conference

December 07, 2006

• American Bar Association, All China Lawyers Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding

November 21, 2006

• ABA Law and National Security Conference to Address
  Prosecution of Terrorists, National Security in New Congress

November 13, 2006

• American Bar Association Report Examines Best Practices for Legal Employers of Lawyers with Disabilities

November 09, 2006

• Lawyers Receiving Electronic Documents are Free to Examine 'Hidden' Metadata: ABA Ethics Opinion

November 03, 2006

• Port Security, Post-Castro Cuba and U.N. Refugee Issues Among Program Topics at ABA International Meeting

October 31, 2006

• ABA Commission Releases Proposals to Revise Model Judicial Code to Guide Judges' Conduct, Assure Public Accountability

October 30, 2006

• Fall Forum on Antitrust Law To Focus on Enforcement Development, Consumer Protection and Policy Issues

October 18, 2006

• ABA Conference in New Orleans to Explore Disaster Preparedness in the Criminal Justice System

October 16, 2006

• Family Law Experts to Debate New Strategies in Child Custody, Retirement, Disaster Planning at Fall Conference

October 12, 2006

• Legal Guide for Baby Boomers and Their Parents Released by ABA

October 10, 2006

• Chief Judge of Maryland's Court of Appeals and Founder of Shapiro, Robinson & Associates Slated to Speak at ABA YLD Conference

October 06, 2006

• Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure, Telecommunications Act Reform and GASB 45 Compliance Among Topics to Be Explored at ABA Meeting

October 03, 2006

• Assistant AG Alice S. Fisher to Provide Opening Remarks at ABA Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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