Lawyers from every part of our country and the world are uniting to stand for the rule of law. Together with the ABA, the organized bar is standing and speaking.
Here are the statements of many state, local, national and international bar organizations: www.americanbar.org/groups/bar-l...
We support the right of people to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged. We reject the notion that the U.S. government can punish lawyers and law firms who represent certain clients or punish judges who rule certain ways. We cannot accept government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice in this manner. We reject efforts to undermine the courts and the profession. We will not stay silent in the face of efforts to remake the legal profession into something that rewards those who agree with the government and punishes those who do not. Words and actions matter. And the intimidating words and actions we have heard and seen must end. They are designed to cow our country’s judges, our country’s courts and our legal profession. There are clear choices facing our profession. We can choose to remain silent and allow these acts to continue or we can stand for the rule of law and the values we hold dear. We call upon the entire profession, including lawyers in private practice from Main Street to Wall Street, as well as those in corporations and who serve in elected positions, to speak out against intimidation.
More than 50 bar organizations stand together with the American Bar Association to defend the rule of law and reject efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession. Read the full statement: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Congratulations to Holland and Knight and thank you for your committment to pro bono. www.mondaq.com/pressrelease...
Nearly half (1.7 million, or 47%) of the increase in cost-burdened homeowners between 2019-2023 were those 65 and over.
As a result, nearly 1 in 4 homeowners (27.6%) aged 65+ were cost burdened. @dmccue.bsky.social @airbrycki.bsky.social @pjwhit.bsky.social
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Nominations are currently open for the ABA Pro Bono Publico Awards! Nominate the pro bono hero in your community by February 28th: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...
The rule of law is the basis of a fair and just society. The ABA stands for the rule of law. #RuleOfLaw
www.americanbar.org/groups/publi...
February 14th is the final day to register for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justic Confernece at the early bird rate! This is an incredible opportunity to connect with legal professionals and advocates who are passionate about advancing equal access to justice. events.americanbar.org/event/2b6cc7...
Great public interest law opportunity for an experienced litigator to help lead @hlamass.bsky.social's work to ensure universal access to quality health care in #Massachusetts: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
#Hiring #PublicInterestLaw #LegalAidChangesLives
The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Check out the programming planned for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference in May: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...
This one is not getting enough attention. At least on its face, it seems to be directing NORTHCOM (through the Secretary of Defense) to develop a military campaign to “repel” the “invasion” resulting from “unlawful mass migration.” 1/10 www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
We are pleased to release Supporting Justice V, our report on pro bono participation by U.S lawyers: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Limited scholarships for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference are available for pro bono staff and incoming bar leaders! More information: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...
As we bid farewell to 2024, here are some of our biggest findings this year in case you missed them.
Follow this thread and the links for more information:
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
Have we mentioned that registration is now open for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference (May 15-17, 2025)? Register now through February 14, 2025 for the lowest rates! events.americanbar.org/event/2b6cc7...
Hey hey hey legal tech nerds, submit your idea for ILTACON sessions here www.cognitoforms.com/ILTA1/ILTACO... #legaltech
This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to support your local pro bono and/or legal services providers. If you need to find one near you, visit www.probono.net/oppsguide/.
DID YOU KNOW?
Deleware and Florida are the latest states to provide CLE credit for pro bono legal work. Find the list of all states offering CLE credit for pro bono work here: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...
Are you a social media manager running an account for an organization or high-profile individual? Or do you own a website and want a simpler username?
On Bluesky, you can verify your account by setting your website as your username.
We just refreshed our how-to guide:
We updated our Access to Justice starter pack! go.bsky.app/9fYSzDV
"The entire point of this being in leases is to have a sort of chilling effect,“ reporter Alexis Weisend told
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#urbanism #urbanism+ #housing+
On the latest episode of my LawNext podcast, I speak with AJ Shankar, cofounder and CEO of Everlaw, about how gen AI can be a game-changer for e-discovery and litigation.
www.lawnext.com/2024/11/lawn...
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Join our free online Will Workshop with AHCOPA November 20, 6–7 PM, to learn everything you need to know about writing a will. You’ll learn about wills, healthcare directive, and power of attorney, so you can protect your home and family. Register: ahcopa.org/wills
Funds from the Massachusetts IOLTA Committee make a significant difference in the lives of real people & in our communities by supporting legal help for families & individuals across the Commonwealth who cannot afford an attorney. Learn more: ow.ly/Trtq50Jzpg5
#LegalAidChangesLives #JusticeForAll
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Brooke Holmes, Esq., of Brownstein, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month
It's a pleasure to recognize Brooke Holmes as a recent Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month! This Boyd Law alumna participates in several of our Ask-A-Lawyer events because she knows that lending her experience and expertise can make huge impacts on others. #LawSky
