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Thursday, July 02, 2009

June 30, 2009
		Mexico: Justice in the Rough (19:41) ABA Journal Managing Editor Allen Pusey discusses his July 2009 cover article on significant changes to the Mexican justice system in light of unprecedented narco-violence and talks about why the rule of law matters on both sides of the border.
June 20, 2009
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (1:24) ABA President H. Thomas Wells Jr. pledges to compile ideas generated by the lawyers, judges and academics at the summit into an agenda for enhancing diversity in the legal profession.
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (1:09) ABA President-Elect Carolyn Lamm describes how she’ll build on the momentum of this meeting.
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (8:55) President-Elect Nominee Stephen N. Zack discusses next steps for the ABA and summit participants.
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (44:46) Keynote Speaker: Cruz Reynoso, Boochever & Bird Professor of Law (Emeritus), University of California School of Law
June 19, 2009
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (32:13) Keynote Speaker: Rep. G.K Butterfield (D) North Carolina
		An ABA Presidential Diversity Summit — Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps? (33:41) Keynote Speaker: Weldon H. Latham, Senior Partner; Chair, Corporate Diversity Counseling Group, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
May 11, 2009
		Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters—Strategies for Success from Multicultural Women Attorneys (9:12) Four of the 44 women lawyers of color who contributed letters to this inspirational book share their strategies for success. More »
May 10, 2009
		President-Elect Sees ABA's Role as Facilitator (1:32) Carolyn Lamm counts on state and local bars to move interbranch efforts forward.
May 9, 2009
		Adequate Funding (22:58) How to ensure adequate funding for the state courts and related services in good and bad economic times
		Innovative Solutions (32:42) How to foster innovative solutions to challenges in state court justice systems
		Interbranch Communication (27:27) How to improve cooperation and communication among the three branches and among local governmental stakeholders
		Public Respect (31:50) How to maintain and increase public respect for the fairness and impartiality of state courts
		President Wells: Where Do We Go From Here? (0:52) Ensuring adequate justice in state courts is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
May 8, 2009
		Sandra Day O'Connor: "The health of the entire legal system depends on our having a strong, appropriate state judicial system." (1:02) Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice outlines problems facing our courts; praises ABA and the National Center for State Courts News Release »
April 30, 2009
		The 9th Annual Leon Jaworski Public Program, Lincoln as Lawyer, Lincoln as Orator (1:36:00 ) Panelists discuss how Lincoln's experience as a lawyer influenced his political values and practices, the relationship between Lincoln the lawyer and Lincoln the orator, and examined the presence of "Lincoln as a lawyer" in his most famous speeches and public pronouncements. More »
April 27, 2009
		Radio News Release: "A Legacy of Liberty—Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial" (0:59) Law Day 2009 pays tribute to America’s greatest lawyer, Abraham Lincoln.
April 23, 2009
		The Critical Role of Fair and Impartial State Courts (1:06) President Wells: The ABA, in cooperation with the National Center for State Courts, is bringing together officials from nearly 40 states to focus on ways to assure adequate funding to keep state courts strong, efficient and responsive to their citizens. More »
April 22, 2009
		Justice Gap Widens as Economy Weakens President Wells: When the economy goes down, the need for legal help goes up
		Justice Gap Widens as Economy Weakens President Wells Leads ABA Day efforts seeking more funding for Legal Services Corporation
		Justice Gap Widens as Economy Weakens President Wells: Unemployed lawyers are stepping up to help those who cannot afford a legal help
April 16, 2009
		Radio News Release: National Healthcare Decisions Day (1:00) Spare your loved ones the agony of making health care decisions for you by planning now.
February 27, 2009
		Radio News Release: Got Taxing Economic Woes? ABA has Good News for Those Who Cannot Afford an Accountant (0:57) With the April 15th tax deadline looming, the American Bar Association says you may qualify for free income tax assistance.
February 16, 2009
		Stephen N. Zack of Florida Named ABA President-Elect Nominee (11:34) Acceptance Speech Emphasizes Civics Education and Judicial Independence
		House Amends Model Rule on Lateral Hires, Easing Ethics Rules on Conflicts of Interests (40:59) Vigorous Debate Centers on Whether to Require Client Consent
		ABA Executive Director Henry F. White, Jr. asks House of Delegates to Promote Membership in the ABA Every Day (6:26)
		Human Rights in a New Administration – Establishing a New Moral Leadership in International Human Rights Law (30:26) H. Thomas Wells, Jr. ABA President Steve T. Walther, Center for Human Rights, John Shattuck, CEO John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
		Robust Collaboration Between Conference of Chief Justices and ABA Critical to Administration of Justice in Our State Courts (18:47) Hon. Margaret H.Marshall, Chief Justice Massachusetts Supreme Court and President Conference of Chief Justices Speech Text »
		America's Greatest Lawyer: Abraham Lincoln in Private Practice and Public Life (33:58) Lincoln Scholar Walter E. Dellinger, III Addresses ABA House of Delegates
		Resolution on Due Process for Guantanamo Detainees Passes ABA House of Delegates After Vigorous Debate (33:11) "Advocates Urge Trying Detainees in U.S. District Courts, Releasing Those Who are Not "Enemy Combatants": Fernando A. Bohorquez, Jr.
		ABA House of Delegates Votes to Change the Impact and Cost of Catastrophes (47:59) Effort to Reduce Litigation, Broaden Availability of Insurance Protection, and Address Financial Hardships of Victims Part of Comprehensive New ABA Policy
		Expand Pro Bono Work and Funding for Legal Services: ABA President H. Thomas Wells, Jr tells House of Delegates (19:28) Text »
		ABA President Warns of Impact on Economic Recession on Justice System: News Conference by H. Thomas Wells, Jr. (17:28) Cites Need for Bipartisan Judicial Selection Process and Immigration Reform.
		House of Delegates Approves Measure Calling For Prompt Access to Legal Counsel and Specialized Service for Child Victims of Criminal Conduct: (2:17) Neal R. Sonnett, Chair Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
February 14, 2009
		Seven Honorees Win Spirit of Excellence Award from the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity (7:39)
		William A. Von Hoene, Jr. (Corporate Award): Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (10:05)
		Chief Justice Daniel Sosa, Jr. (Ret.): Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (5:34)
		Richard A. Soden: Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (15:16)
		Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.: Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (9:03)
		Joan Mei Haratani: Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (10:52)
		Senator Colleen Hanabusa: Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (14:46)
		Julius L. Chambers: Spirit of Excellence Award Winner (11:12)
February 13, 2009
		Potomac "Insiders" Predict Hot-Button Judicial Issues in This Recession (1:31:00) This panel discusses what we can expect from the new administration--from judicial appointments to compensation, court-stripping to how the current economic crisis will affect the judiciary. Speakers include: Hon. Eleanor D. Acheson, Former Assistant Attorney General for Policy Development James C. Duff, Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts Hon. D. Brock Hornby, United States District Judge, District of Maine Dean Kenneth W. Starr, Pepperdine University School of Law; Former Solicitor General and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Moderator: Professor Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law, Yale Law School Program Chair: Hon. Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, U.S. District Court of Louisiana
		Health Care for Immigration Detainees: What Should Be The Standard? (2:46:00) This panel addresses issues related to detainee medical care and explores the critical role health care professionals play in ensuring successful service delivery, and equip lawyers with a more in-depth understanding of the detainee health care system in order to more effectively assist their clients. Speakers include: Laura Rotolo, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Rebekah Tosado, DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Washington, DC Dr. Homer Venters, Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, New York, NY Megan Mack, ABA Commission on Immigration, Washington, DC Robert Juceam, Fried Frank Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, New York, NY
February 12, 2009
		Program Explores the Question: "What do Judicial Clerks Do?" (1:07:07) Panelists include: Hon. William J. Caparathe, Bay County Circuit Court, Michigan Dennis Archer, Former ABA President Hon. Mary M. Lisi, Federal District Court, District of Rhode Island Hon. Margaret H. Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Hon. William D. Missouri, Chief Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Maryland Radhika Bahattacharya, Former Law Clerk Zakyyah Salim-Williams, Former Law Clerk
		Pipeline to Judicial Clerkships is Focus of Program for Minority Law Students (5:41) The Judicial Clerkship Program offers law students involvement in panel discussions, research and writing exercises and a variety of informal social events, all with judges and designed to introduce the realities and expectations of a law clerkship. Speakers include: Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn, Chair, ABA Judicial Division Ruthe C. Ashley, Chair, ABA Presidential Advisory Counsel on Diversity in the Profession President ABA President H. Thomas Wells Jr. Judge Ramona G. See, Chair, ABA Judicial Clerkship Program
		Judicial Clerkship Program: Hon. Frank Sullivan, Indiana Supreme Court (3:03)
		Judicial Clerkship Program: (2:15) Hon. Ramona See, Chair Judicial Clerkship Program Los Angeles Superior Court More »
		Judicial Clerkship Program: (1:02) Lee Powell, Law Student Detroit Mercy School of Law More »
		Judicial Clerkship Program: (2:55) Ruthe C. Ashley, Chair ABA Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession More »

February 5, 2009
		Radio News Release: ABA Complete Personal Legal Guide—The Essential Reference for Every Household (0:59) Some of the finest legal minds in the country collaborated on this practical, easy-to-understand guide aimed at answering everyday legal questions.
August 14, 2007
		ABA Votes to Insulate U.S. Attorneys from Improper Partisan Politics House of Delegates Debate
August 13, 2007
		ABA urges CIA to Abide by Geneva Convention in Detainee Interrogations
		ABA Recommends Judicial Review of Government Assertions of States Secret Privilege in Civil Cases
		ABA Recommends End to Mandatory Retirement Age for Lawyers: House of Delegates Debate

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