Global Initiatives

Energy, commitment, and connection: Doing the work of diversity and inclusion

By Marilyn Cavicchia

A challenging phenomenon in the bar association world is the annual transition in leadership. Many bars have found that maintaining momentum in diversity and inclusion takes a combination of passionate leaders and an infrastructure that helps ensure that this important work continues.

Professional Development

Young lawyers assess workplace bullying, sexual harassment

At a roundtable at the American Bar Association offices in Washington, D.C., on June 5, a gathering of young lawyers shared their experiences with bullying and sexual harassment and noted the inadequacies of workplace trainings, culture and policies.

Environment

Report Documents Unprecedented Decline in Global Biodiversity

Lynn A. Long

Providing an ominous assessment on the health and future of ecosystems worldwide, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) announced the findings from its Global Assessment Report.

Immigration

Statement of Bob Carlson, president, American Bar Association Re: Legal and education service cuts for unaccompanied migrant youth

WASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2019 – The American Bar Association is deeply disturbed by the government’s recent decision to cut off funding for legal aid, English classes and recreational activities such as soccer for the unaccompanied migrant children who are staying in federally contracted shelters.