Summer 2017

Federal Government

How Should Lawyers Contribute to Community Resilience?

The American Bar Associationis assuming a leadership role in the area of community resilience and disaster mitigation and response through the efforts of its standing and special committees, sections, and the ABA’s leadership.

Legislation & Lobbying

Immigration Crash Course, or, What Could Be More Complicated than Zoning

By Leon Rodriguez

Not surprisingly, immigration has joined zoning among the areas in which state and local government lawyers must have at least some expertise.

Courts & Judiciary

The Supreme Court, Living in Interesting Times

By Sophia M. Stadnyk

Recent news from the Supreme Court.

Government

Editor’s Message

This is my swan song. After four years I am stepping down as Editor of State & Local Law News. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with Rick Bright, our ABA Managing Editor, Beth Kinne, our Associate Editor, and Bill Scheiderich, our new Associate Editor who will take over as Editor with the Fall 2017 issue, as well as Tamara Edmonds Askew, Leola Grant Tucker, and the full range of Section Chairs, officers, council members, and committee chairs and authors to communicate with our approximately 7,000 members and provide substantive content.

Government

Chair’s Message

A message from the Section Chair