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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

ABA remains dedicated to our longstanding practice not to take a position on whether a federal court nominee should be confirmed. We do take a position of respect for the rule of law and due process, and of our commitment to maintaining public trust in our government institutions

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Congratulations to Sherrilyn Ifill, member of the ABA Law, Society & the Judiciary Task Force, on receiving the New York State Bar Association Gold Medal @NYSBA @SIfill_

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

7 years

The Constitution will only be as strong as the people dedicated to protecting it. #ConstitutionDay #ConstitutionDay2017

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@ABAPresident

6 years

We urge that a confirmation vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination be considered only after an appropriate FBI background check into recent allegations. Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee here: @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAJD

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@ABAPresident

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I'm proud of all the women lawyers I know and have worked with. In my experience, women lawyers both with & w/out children are among the most organized, strategic & hardworking professionals I've ever encountered @ABAWomen @WomenRainmakers

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@ABAPresident

4 years

#Guatemala : Nos preocupa noticias de maniobra del Congreso aparentemente destinada a retrasar la confirmación de magistrada de @CC_Guatemala #GloriaPorras . Instamos a @CongresoGuate a confirmar de inmediato a Magistrada Porras, demostrando compromiso con la #IndependenciaJudicial

Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

4 years

#Guatemala : The ABA is deeply concerned by efforts in the Guatemalan Congress to delay confirmation of selected @CC_Guatemala magistrate #GloriaPorras . We urge @CongresoGuate to immediately confirm Magistrate Porras, demonstrating commitment to #JudicialIndependence @chr_aba

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@ABAPresident

4 years

Justice Ginsburg made vast, lasting contributions to the law and the legal profession. She was a commanding voice as an advocate for gender equality and a tenacious protector of the rule of law. She inspired generations of young lawyers in her lifetime.

ABA mourns trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The American Bar Association mourns the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and expresses its deepest sympathy to her family. Ginsburg, who passed away on Friday night at the age of...

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. Together, we made a real show of force for America's lawyers, our profession, and the rule of law--and we will continue to do so. Thank you again for all you do to advance justice

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@ABAPresident

5 years

In a victory for access to justice, Congress & the administration came together in bipartisan fashion to increase legal aid funding for low-income Americans. Thank you to all who helped make this happen @LSCtweets @ABAYLD @BarPresidents @ABAhod

ABA News

@ABANews

5 years

The ABA applauds Congress' increased funding for Legal Services Corporation ( @LSCtweets ), whose efforts help provide equal #AccessToJustice for more than 1.8 million people across the U.S. Read @ABAPresident Martinez' statement:

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@ABAPresident

1 year

Honored to receive the Statesmanship award from my tribe, the @CherokeeNation and Principal Chief @ChuckHoskin_Jr . #gratitude #cherokeenation

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

Today we celebrate #LawDay , an annual recognition that our nation is governed by the rule of law. More at my statement: @abapubliced @ABAYLD @abalsd

Statement of ABA President Bob Carlson Re: Celebration of Law Day

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2019 — The American Bar Association today celebrates Law Day, an annual recognition that our nation is governed by the rule of law. This year, we celebrate two of our most precious...

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@ABAPresident

3 years

The nomination of Magistrate #GloriaPorras is a welcome show of respect for an independent judicial selection process in Guatemala @InfoUsac @CC_Guatemala @CongresoGuate @chr_aba

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

7 years

The ABA stands w/ Harvey victims. Learn how to get help and how lawyers can help: @ABACtrProBono @ABAYLD

Disaster Resources

The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness is dedicated to equipping legal professionals and the public with critical resources to navigate the legal...

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@ABAPresident

2 years

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk has two types of courts covered! I was pleased to meet this U of South Carolina law student and Gamecock basketball forward during my wonderful visit there w/students @BosmansVerdonk @UofSCLaw @GamecockMBB @abalsd

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@ABAPresident

7 years

Three separate but equal branches of government…let’s talk about it on #LawDay , May 1:

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@ABAPresident

7 years

ABA mobilizing to respond to Irma. Lawyers stand ready to help & will be there for those affected by this hurricane.

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@ABAPresident

6 years

The ABA opposes #immigration policy of #FamilySeparation at the border. Your donation to ABA ProBAR will provide pro bono legal support to #UnaccompaniedMinors and other #MigrantChildren and their families. Donate: #KeepFamiliesTogether

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

Honored to attend @USSupremeCourt reception for the Legal Services Corp, which promotes access to justice for all. @LSCtweets @ABAPubServices @ABACtrProBono @ABAGrassroots

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@ABAPresident

5 years

Words matter. How we treat each other matters. In our public discourse, it is time to talk to each other w/mutual respect, no matter how much we disagree. There's no room for racial, ethnic, religious or gender-based insults. None. See @ABADiversity

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@ABAPresident

5 years

As the pandemic spreads, thousands of Americans will need help not just with medical issues but also with civil and criminal legal issues @BarPresidents @NABE_News @StateCourts @NLADA @LSCtweets

ABA News

@ABANews

5 years

ABA creates task force of volunteer lawyers and judges to address legal needs arising from the #COVID19 and #coronavirus #pandemic :

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@ABAPresident

5 years

The ABA is leading the legal profession to be resilient. Our guidance will help recent law graduates work within the legal sector in a meaningful way while still taking every precaution so that clients are competently and professionally served @abalsd @BarPresidents @NABE_News

ABA News

@ABANews

5 years

ABA policy resolution urges states that cancel bar exams due to #COVID19 to consider alternatives for law grads:

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@ABAPresident

4 years

We meet at a moment of great challenge to our nation. It will be the honor & privilege of my professional life to serve as president of the ABA. Let's get to work!

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

5 years

The ABA applauds Greta Thunberg and so many other young people for their advocacy for our planet. Lawyers know that climate change is a rule of law issue and our future generations are depending on us. @abalsd @ABAYLD @ABAEnvLaw

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@TIME

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. @GretaThunberg is TIME's 2019 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

4 years

All elected officials and others in positions of civic responsibility must now uphold their oath to defend the Constitution, support a peaceful transition of power, and thereby protect the rule of law.

ABA News

@ABANews

4 years

In condemning today’s assault on the #USCapitol , @ABAPresident Refo said "Storming the Capitol and disrupting the procedure of certification is not a peaceful protest. It is criminal conduct." Read her full statement:

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

7 years

. @ABAWomen recently published " #ZeroTolerance ," a manual on addressing #SexualHarassment in the legal profession. Updated in time for #MeToo and #LadyLawyerDiaries , the book features advice, current laws and best practices. Next week, I'll share some key findings.

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@ABAPresident

6 years

We're thrilled that Justice Elena Kagan is serving as Honorary Chair of National Pro Bono Celebration () in October. Thank you, Justice, for your support of pro bono and this year's focus on disaster legal services @ABACtrProBono @BarPresidents @NABE_News

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@ABAPresident

4 years

The American Bar Association honors the men and women who have bravely defended our nation & have enabled the rule of law to flourish. See how the ABA supports servicemembers & veterans in our Veterans Day statement: @ABAMilProBono

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@ABAPresident

6 years

Out-of-state lawyers can now temporarily provide pro bono legal help to Hurricane Florence survivors in NC. With ABA Free Legal Answers, it's convenient to volunteer 24/7/365 online: @ABACtrProBono @ABAYLD @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAJournal

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@ABAPresident

6 years

We are proud to mobilize lawyers to advocate on Capitol Hill for the Legal Services Corp and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Thank you to all who participate in ABA Day each year--you make our voice for the profession strong @LSCtweets @ABAGrassroots @BarPresidents @NABE_News

ABA Journal

@ABAJournal

6 years

"Meeting unmet legal needs" is the focus of 2019 ABA Day. @ABAesq @ABAPresident @ABAGrassroots #ABADay #Loan4Giveness #Access2Justice #Justice4All

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@ABAPresident

2 years

Queen Elizabeth II joined the ABA led by Pres. William Hubbard in rededicating our monument to Magna Carta for its 800th anniversary in Runnymede, England. Our deepest condolences to the Queen's family & subjects as we honor our historic legal ties @TheLawSociety @ABAInternatl

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@ABAPresident

2 years

Honored to be selected for @Forbes 50 Over 50, pictured w/ @American_Heart President Michelle Albert @ABAWomen

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

5 years

Civility is a foundation for democracy & the rule of law. Lawyers must set high standards for civil discourse w/out disparaging others. Same for govt officials, advocacy orgs, media, & political parties, candidates & supporters. See: @ABADiversity

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

7 years

Over 4,000 lawyers have volunteered to answer questions from 18,500 clients through ABA Free Legal Answers. Join them today!

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

7 years

#ABAstands4 Helping legal professionals recognize recognize the symptoms of depression early

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@ABAPresident

5 years

Please view this video and, as importantly, share widely. Our colleagues' health and our service to clients depends on our full and frank engagement on lawyer wellness issues. @ABACoLAP @abalsd @ABAYLD @BarPresidents @NABE_News

American Bar Association

@ABAesq

5 years

Mental health matters. Do you need help or know someone who does? Find information about your state’s Lawyer Assistance Program here: #WorldMentalHealthDay #depression #anxiety

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@ABAPresident

6 years

Congratulations to Rebecca Sandefur of @ABFResearch for her @macfound Genius Grant and invaluable work to expand access to civil justice for low-income communities. Becky, your friends in our profession salute you @LSCtweets @StateBarMT @BarPresidents

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

4 years

Thank you, Judy Perry Martinez, for your courageous stewardship of the ABA this past year, and for your grace, untiring dedication & laser-focused vision. You led us through a year that will go into the history books.

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@ABAPresident

5 years

The ABA is deeply troubled by the Senate Minority Leader's statements threatening 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices over their upcoming votes in a pending case. See statement: @ABAJD @ABALitigation @BarPresidents @NABE_News

Statement of ABA President Judy Perry Martinez Re: Threats against Supreme Court justices

The American Bar Association is deeply troubled by today’s statements from the Senate Minority Leader threatening two sitting justices of the U.S. Supreme Court over their upcoming votes in a pending...

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@ABAPresident

4 years

Today the American Bar Association honors and remembers the brave. ⁦ @ABAesq ⁩ ⁦ @abalsd ⁩ ⁦ @ABAYLD ⁩

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@ABAPresident

5 years

As lawyers, we have a role and an obligation to step up, speak out and be heard on the importance of the foundational principle of the rule of law, which is critical to our democracy @abapubliced

ABA Journal

@ABAJournal

5 years

The ABA advances the rule of law to assure fairness, justice, and ultimately, our democracy, writes President Judy Perry Martinez. @ABAesq @ABAPresident #ABA #PresidentsLetter

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@ABAPresident

2 years

So proud of Oregon Supreme Ct Justice Adrienne Nelson, longtime active ABA member & outstanding public servant, for her confirmation to US district court bench. She co-chairs ABA Cornerstones of Democracy commission & leads DEI efforts ⁦ @abapubliced ⁩ ⁦ @ABADiversity ⁩

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@ABAPresident

7 years

In just three days, we will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of #LawDay by stressing the importance of the #SeparationOfPowers , which underpins our democracy.

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@ABAPresident

2 years

So proud to serve as a poll worker today. What a great experience. Thank you to all—lawyers and everyone—who participated in our democracy by working at election places. Democracy needs you! #2022Midterms #PollWorkerEsq @ABAPubInterest @ABAesq

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@ABAPresident

10 months

Happy New Year from @ABAEsq ! As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, we encourage you to make a New Year's Resolution to support the Rule of Law, defend liberty and pursue justice. Let's commit to a year of meaningful change and advocacy. #HappyNewYear #ABANewBeginnings

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

The American Bar Association is a proud partner of the Clooney Foundation for Justice #TrialWatch project & I was honored to participate in the launch of this important human rights initiative @chr_aba @ABA_CRSJ @ABARuleofLaw @ABAInternatl @ABAYLD @abalsd

Julian Huertas

@JulianHuertas_C

6 years

Launch of the #TrialWatch project on Courts at @ColumbiaLaw with Visiting Professor Amal Clooney, George Clooney, @Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger, @Microsoft President @BradSmi , @ABAPresident Bob Carlson, former @UNHumanRights Commissioner @raad_zeid , & NY Times @NickKristof

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@ABAPresident

7 years

Big week for access to justice innovation w/ @worldhackathon , explains @ABAInnovation 's Amanda Brown @Medium blog: . Thanks to all, including @Microsoft , @DWTLaw @LSCtweets , @BDashAmBrow

With threats to defund legal aid, how can hackathons help tackle America’s ‘justice gap’?

ABA Fellow and Seattle GLH organizer Amanda Brown discusses how she’s tackling America’s justice gap with tech, the consequences of…

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

As we mark #VeteransDay2018 , the ABA & America's lawyers commit to serving legal needs of veterans, servicemembers & their family/caregivers: . Please share & spread word as our tribute @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAYLD @abalsd @ABACtrProBono @LSCtweets

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

10 months

Honored to see @POTUS at the @WhiteHouse Holiday Party and tell him about the @ABAesq and its work on #democracy and #RuleOfLaw .

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

Thank you @3M legal dept & law firms that have joined ABA to promote lawyers' mental health and wellness, a critical issue for our profession @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAYLD @abalsd @ABABusLaw @ABALitigation @ABATIPS @LawPracticeTips @ABAGPSolo @ABAJournal

Corporate Counsel

@CorpCounsel

6 years

“We continue to face workplace stress and the pressure to do more with less. This is the way the world is changing and adapting, and we want to be proactive in responding to the increased pressure that we are all facing.” - Ivan Fong

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Lawyer well being is a movement, not a fad. We need to protect the lives of those we care about @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAYLD @abalsd

ABA CoLAP

@ABACoLAP

6 years

Today at a Bolch Judicial Institute townhall, @ABAPresident Bob Carlson, Past President @HilarieBass , Hon. Paul Reiber, VT Supreme Ct, Hon. Michael Moore, Southern District of FL & Janet Stearns, Univ. of Miami School of Law discussed improving well-being in the legal profession

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@ABAPresident

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The ongoing detention of individuals not yet convicted of crimes merely due to their inability to pay cash bail is wrong. The ABA is proud to partner w/ @Arnold_Ventures to fix our broken pretrial justice system @ABACJS @ABA_CRSJ @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAJD @ABAYLD @abalsd

ABA News

@ABANews

6 years

ABA partners with @Arnold_Ventures to launch The National Partnership for Pretrial Justice ( @ReformPretrial ), a grant-funded community effort dedicated to reducing unjust and unnecessary pretrial detention: #AccessToJustice

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@ABAPresident

3 years

ABA Policy supports legislation which protects a woman’s right to choose to terminate a pregnancy, before fetal viability; or thereafter if necessary to protect her life or health.

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@ABAPresident

5 years

Bar associations stand together against hate as we meet the challenges before us. Please see this video: @ABADiversity @NAPABA @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABA_CRSJ

Stand Against Hate

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

2 years

With pride for former ⁦ @ABAesq ⁩ President Paulette Brown, now the first woman and person of color to chair the NJ Institute for Social Justice ⁦ @NJ_ISJ ⁩ @brown4lawyers ⁩ ⁦ @ABADiversity ⁩

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@ABAPresident

6 years

Many thanks to Justice Kagan, who served as honorary chair of National Pro Bono Celebration, to @GeorgetownLaw and Dean Traynor, to @ABACtrProBono , and all who participated in this year's Celebration events. #CelebrateProBono @abalsd @ABAYLD @BarPresidents @NABE_News

ABA News

@ABANews

6 years

U.S. #SupremeCourt Associate Justice #ElenaKagan spoke with @ABAPresident Bob Carlson about the value of #ProBono service at Georgetown University Law Center on Oct. 24. #CelebrateProBono

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@ABAPresident

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Congratulations, @MiamiLawSchool grads, and thank you to my alma mater for the honor of speaking about civics, civility & collaboration--the Cornerstones of Democracy--in my keynote @abalsd @ABAYLD @abapubliced

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

6 years

While in Knoxville for Leadership Conference, stopped by Legal Aid of East Tennessee and met w/their outstanding staff @TennesseeBar

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@ABAPresident

4 years

Our brother and sister bar associations do important work. Together we stand. @ABA_CRSJ @ABACJS @ABADiversity

Black Public Defender Association (BPDA)

@BPDA_justice

4 years

People have asked us how they can support our work and help eliminate systematic racism in criminal legal system. Here's how:

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@ABAPresident

6 years

At your next professional gathering, look around the room. Odds are that if some people you see aren't suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues, they know someone who is. @ABAJournal President's Message: @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABACoLAP

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@ABAPresident

1 year

Today in 1967, Thurgood Marshall broke barriers as the first Black justice of the Supreme Court. @ABAesq celebrates his legacy of fighting for equality, justice & civil rights. His commitment to dismantling segregation inspires us all. #ThurgoodMarshall #LegalLegacy #ABA

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@ABAPresident

6 years

Our hearts go out to our Alabama friends for their devastating losses. We stand with you @AlabamaStateBar @ABAYLD @ABAResilience

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@ABAPresident

6 years

It's time to step up and fight to fund legal aid and save Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Please contact your Congressional representatives and spread the word @ABAYLD @abalsd @ABA_CRSJ @ABAPubServices @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAGrassroots

ABA News

@ABANews

6 years

In order to protect equal #AccessToJustice , the ABA urges Congress to reject proposed cuts to Legal Services Corporation ( @LSCtweets ) and save the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program ( #PSLF ) from elimination. Read @ABAPresident Bob Carlson's statelent:

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@ABAPresident

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Wonderful 1st day of ABA Day to lobby for legal aid, atty-client privilege & student loan relief. Tomorrow we hear from Angelina Jolie on Violence Against Women Act. Hope you can join us, and thank you to all of today's outstanding speakers @ABAGrassroots

ABA Day

ABA Day gathers attorneys from all across the country in one, solid voice with the goal of advancing legislation affecting the legal profession.

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@ABAPresident

5 years

Detaining migrant families in jaillike settings undermines presumption of liberty & inflicts physical & emotional harm to children. Immigration policies must be humane, fair & effective--and uphold our values @ABA_Immigration @ABA_CRSJ @ABAYLD @abalsd

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@ABAPresident

4 years

On April 20-21, #ABADay will kick off with a great Legal Services Corp champion, @UMichFootball coach Jim Harbaugh, as we advocate for emergency legal aid funding. Join us by registering at , and of course, #GoBlue ! @LSCtweets @UMichLaw @CoachJim4UM

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@ABAPresident

5 years

ABA Young Lawyer Leaders, including Simon Peragine’s Megan Peterson, spent Saturday afternoon helping our Veterans and making a difference. #abaprobono #ABAYLD #abaesq #abafamilylaw

Megan Peterson ⚖️

@meganspeterson

5 years

Gladly spending part of my Saturday drafting and notarizing wills for our public servants #ABAYLD

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@ABAPresident

7 years

The ABA is concerned about the approximately 250,000 Salvadorans, 60,000 Haitians and 2,500 Nicaraguans who have lost their temporary protected status and calls on Congress to work toward a bipartisan solution to establish comprehensive immigration reform

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@ABAPresident

5 years

As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we must never waver in our fight against anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia and other hatreds #NeverForget #WorldHolocaustForum @ABADiversity @ABA_CRSJ @ABAInternatl @chr_aba

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The ABA has led the way in supporting the Legal Services Corporation since its founding nearly 50 years ago. We will always fight together for proper funding of the core government role--to ensure court proceedings are fair w/lawyers available to all @LSCtweets @BarPresidents

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1 year

Today in 1789, the 1st Congress passed the Judiciary Act, laying the foundation for our robust federal court system. By defining the roles of the Supreme Court, district & circuit courts, it anchored the rule of law that guides us still. #SupremeCourt #ABAHistory #RuleofLaw

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@ABAPresident

6 years

The American Bar Association expresses its deep concern for recent developments threatening the rule of law in Guatemala. My statement here:

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@ABAPresident

5 years

Besides critical need for *federal* funding for the Legal Services Corp during this emergency, ABA urges 50 states & territories to take all measures necessary to protect *state* funding of #LegalAid and #AccessToJustice for all. @NCBP @NABE @ABACtrProBono @ABAYLD

ABA insideWashington

@ABAGrassroots

5 years

Last night, @ABAPresident Judy Perry Martinez sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting supplemental appropriations for @LSCtweets to address the #coronavirus pandemic. Read the full letter here:

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@ABAPresident

5 years

All those who care about equality- this is what our ABA voice is all about. Join us. Join the ABA.

ABA insideWashington

@ABAGrassroots

5 years

Last night, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). However, there are still many hurdles until final ratification. Read the @ABAesq letter in support of ratifying the ERA in Virginia here:

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806 years ago today, June 15, Magna Carta planted the seeds for trial by jury, due process & other elements of the rule of law. The ABA's memorial at Runnymede, England, at the bank of the Thames, is where King John sealed the Great Charter in 1215 @abapubliced @ABARuleofLaw

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@ABAPresident

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Leaders at every level of the federal government must immediately find legal & humane alternatives that relieve the suffering of these children – and then work to create & fund comprehensive, long-term solutions ABA_Immigration @ABA_CRSJ @BarPresidents @NABE_News @ABAYLD @abalsd

ABA News

@ABANews

5 years

The ABA is disturbed by reports that #unaccompanied #immigrant children are being held by the U.S. #BorderPatrol in violation of the law and federal policies. Read @ABAPresident Carlson's statement:

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@ABAPresident

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It’s significant for the next generation of leaders— male and female — to see this extraordinary group of women at the helm of our major bar associations @ABAWomen @ABADiversity @ABABarServices

'Sisterhood' of bar association leaders emerges as women take top posts

In the latest sign of demographic change in the U.S. legal profession, nearly all of the major American bar associations for underrepresented groups has a woman president this year.

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

4 years

The peaceful transition of power is a revered American tradition going back more than two centuries and serves as a model to the rest of the world. We are being tested; last night's congressional vote marked one small but significant success on a difficult day for America

Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

4 years

All elected officials and others in positions of civic responsibility must now uphold their oath to defend the Constitution, support a peaceful transition of power, and thereby protect the rule of law.

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@ABAPresident

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To all ABA members and staff—those working with extraordinary dedication from your homes and offices throughout the country—thank you for ensuring the smooth operation of the ABA Midyear Meeting.

ABA president defends rule of law, reviews accomplishments

American Bar Association President Patricia Lee Refo gave a robust defense of the rule of law, diversity efforts and the ABA’s effectiveness in her address to the House of Delegates on Feb. 22 at the...

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Bill Bay

@ABAPresident

1 year

Today, Chicago lawyer Mary L. Smith becomes ABA president, the first Native American woman to lead the American Bar Association. Learn more about Smith and her plans for the association

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. @abapres_elect Martinez and I thank @NellisAFB , home of the @AFThunderbirds , for hosting the ABA Board of Governors

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No better way to spend a Saturday morning than with the awesome leaders of the ABA YLD.

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3 years

Getting ready for General Assembly at the 2021 ABA Hybrid Annual Meeting. Lots of great speakers on tap. Hope you can join us!

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@ABAPresident

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Jim was a dedicated ABA member & leader who believed in fairness and justice for all. He was an accomplished lawyer. More important, he was a devoted father & husband and a dear friend. We will all deeply miss him @BarPresidents

ABA News

@ABANews

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The ABA is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of its Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, Jim Dimos.

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Lawyers wrestle with the challenges that can make connecting with clients more difficult. Technology can help bridge the divide here, making lawyers more effective & efficient: @ABASciTech @ABACPR @ABAInnovation @ABABarServices @LawPracticeTips @ABAGPSolo

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This weekend we again saw the tragic result of hate and violence. As we mourn the losses, we need to work together to end them. Our nation’s health depends on it. See @abadiversity #GunViolence

Standing Committee on Gun Violence

The Standing Committee on Gun Violence focuses on reducing gun violence through education, activation, and legislation.

www.americanbar.org

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Supporting ProBAR (ABA's South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project w/ @statebaroftexas & @AILANational ) is 1 of "5 powerful ways we can help detained immigrant children": @ABAesq @ABA_Immigration @ABAYLD @abalsd @ABA_CRSJ @BarPresidents @NABE_News

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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. May we pursue justice today and every day. ⁦ @ABA_CRSJ ⁩ ⁦ @ABADiversity ⁩ #MLKDay2020

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@ABAPresident

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Proud to speak in support of judicial independence & rule of law in Poland at Warsaw Bar Association Annual Assembly, and meet w/U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski and civil society leaders @USAmbPoland @ABARuleofLaw @ABAInternatl @ABAJD

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@ABAPresident

6 years

The American Bar Association urges the Department of Homeland Security to rescind its new policy that forces many asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are pending. My full statement here:

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@ABAPresident

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Very proud of Father Drinan Award honoree and outstanding ABA member Mark Agrast for his lifetime commitment to civil rights & social justice issues @ABA_CRSJ #ABAMidyear

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@ABAPresident

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Volunteering w/ @abapres_elect Trish Refo at @ABA_Immigration 's Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR) near South Texas border. Extraordinary need for volunteer lawyers to assure rights of children, adults & families. Learn more, support our work:

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@ABAPresident

6 years

Exciting ABA Board of Governors visit to @NellisAFB and @AFThunderbirds

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@ABAPresident

1 year

Being honored with an indigenous blanket from Manitoba from @CBA_news President Steeves Bujold and former President Brad Regehr. #thankyou #canadianbarassociation

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@ABAPresident

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Powerful democratic institutions—an independent judiciary, rule of law, free speech/press—have helped us weather political scandal & extremism that test central philosophies & traditions of American society. @ABAJournal President's Message: @BarPresidents

America: The Resilient Land of the Free

www.abajournal.com

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@ABAPresident

6 years

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Grateful for Dr. King and all who carry out his legacy and work to establish justice @ABAPubServices #mlk

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@ABAPresident

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Today in 1962, Edith Sampson shattered glass ceilings as the first Black female judge. Her historic achievement inspires our pursuit of #DiversityInLaw . @ABAEsq celebrates her trailblazing legacy. #WomenInLaw #ABA

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@ABAPresident

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The ABA recently hosted 50 professional organizations across a variety of professions to discuss how we can join forces to increase gun safety in America. Separately, we can do only so much. Together, we can make a difference @ABACJS @ABAJD @ABADisability @ABALitigation

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@ABAPresident

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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Let's celebrate all the Native American attorneys! #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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@ABAPresident

5 years

A day where real progress was made for law students with disabilities which means our legal profession is better & stronger than the day before. So pleased to be in the company of inspiring law students, Dean Camille Nelson, Mr. Cuehlo, law faculty & others who care.

ABA Commission on Disability Rights

@ABADisability

5 years

@ABAesq and @AUWCL teamed up to help promote inclusion for law students and lawyers with disabilities in law school and the profession. Special thanks to keynote speaker @HonTonyCoelho , @ABAPresident Judy Perry Martinez, @AUWCLDean Camille Nelson, @JGSPL , and @LSAC_Official !

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@ABAPresident

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Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society is Law Day 2019 theme, and we're thrilled w/this year's chair, media lawyer @LucianPera . Thanks to all for your participation to spread civics education @BarPresidents @NABE_News @abapubliced @ABA_CRSJ

Lucian Pera

@LucianPera

6 years

I'm really excited that @ABAPresident Bob Carlson has asked me to chair ABA #LawDay this year. And our topic....! Timely enough for you? Stay tuned and follow #LawDay now!

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