LSAC launches hybrid program for DC-area law school applicants

As diversity remains a hot topic after the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2023 Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College decision, the Law School Admission Council is piloting a hybrid version of its Plus Summer program to offer support to more potential law school applicants from underrepresented communities around Washington, D.C.

Jan 10, 2024 12:33 PM CST

US will hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, AG says in stirring speech

War criminals will find no refuge in America,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told the ABA House of Delegates on Aug. 7. Garland spoke in person at the 2023 ABA Annual Meeting, calling upon the association to support victims of the Russian war on Ukraine.

Oct 1, 2023 1:40 AM CDT

New Heights: ABA leaders share visions for the association’s future

In her final speech as president of the ABA, Deborah Enix-Ross encouraged the House of Delegates to “keep climbing.” “We’ve come a long way, and we have so much farther to go.”

Oct 1, 2023 1:30 AM CDT

House of Delegates amends rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

Oct 1, 2023 1:20 AM CDT

‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, resolution says

Oct 1, 2023 1:10 AM CDT

Traumatic impacts of threats on judges, their families and court staff should be studied

Oct 1, 2023 1:00 AM CDT

Delegates share emotional testimony on women’s health and abortion

Oct 1, 2023 12:50 AM CDT

Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected

Oct 1, 2023 12:40 AM CDT

Citing 1st Amendment rights of students, ABA House passes resolution against book bans

Aug 8, 2023 4:54 PM CDT

Impact of trauma on judges, their families and court staff should be studied, ABA House says

At the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver on Tuesday, the House of Delegates supported a resolution encouraging judicial leaders to study the impact of trauma on judges, their families and staff and recommend steps to improve their safety and mental wellness.

Aug 8, 2023 4:37 PM CDT

ABA House amends Model Rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

After a contentious debate, the ABA House of Delegates approved amendments to ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16, which covers declining or terminating representation, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver on Tuesday.

Aug 8, 2023 4:25 PM CDT

‘Cybersecurity is a journey,’ and lawyers’ knowledge must be up to date, ABA House says

The House of Delegates approved a trio of cybersecurity-related resolutions that urge lawyers and organizations to tighten cybersecurity measures and urge education about emerging technologies. One resolution was focused on Congress and federal agencies, another on lawyers and law firms, and the third on law schools.

Aug 8, 2023 1:40 PM CDT

‘To make a difference, we have to be different,’ says incoming ABA President-elect Bill Bay

Bill Bay, the incoming president-elect of the American Bar Association, called upon members to break down silos within the organization and join together as they recommit to improving the legal profession. “We must put aside any differences we may have and remember our continuing mission.”

Aug 8, 2023 1:36 PM CDT

‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, House urges

Federal judges should be assigned to cases randomly to prevent the appearance of litigants picking districts and judges offering the most likely path to victory, the House of Delegates agreed on Monday at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver.

Aug 8, 2023 1:23 PM CDT

Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected, ABA House says

At the ABA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, the ABA House of Delegates adopted a pair of resolutions that address ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ community.

Aug 8, 2023 12:27 PM CDT