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Sep. 17

ABA President Patricia Lee Refo statement Re: Constitution Day 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 – Today, America celebrates Constitution Day, a day for all to reflect upon the importance and value of our nation’s founding document.

Aug. 26

ABA Marks 30th Anniversary of UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers

The American Bar Association is proud to join lawyers around the world to mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, adopted Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, 1990.

Aug. 18

Statement of ABA President Patricia Lee Refo Re: 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2020 – Today marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed and protected women’s right to vote, enabling them to fully participate in American…

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