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Future Forward: How lawyers can embrace sustainability

Sustainable development means more than “being green,” says John Dernbach, an emeritus professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School and the founding director of its Environmental Law and Sustainability Center. Rather, he says, sustainable development balances environmental protection, economic development and social justice.

Apr 1, 2025 3:00 AM CDT

Advancing Global Dispute Resolution: ABA pushes for US ratification of the Singapore Convention

In an era of globalization, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate the complexities of cross-border disputes and international commerce. Recognizing the importance of clear and enforceable international legal frameworks, the American Bar Association has been a steadfast advocate for treaties and other measures that facilitate trade and commerce, streamline dispute resolution and promote the rule of law.

Apr 1, 2025 12:20 AM CDT

ABA Rule of Law Initiative receives International Association of Judges Judicial Independence Award

In 80 countries around the world over the past 30 years, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ROLI) has worked with lawyers, judges and civil society to promote the rule of law.

Dec 23, 2024 8:48 AM CST

Program provides senior lawyers opportunities to teach law students abroad

Do you have an interest in sharing your experience and expertise as a practicing lawyer by teaching for a few weeks at a law school in Eastern Europe, Asia or Africa? The Senior Lawyer Visiting Professors Program might be for you.

Nov 15, 2023 9:44 AM CST

New database tracks gender-based violence sentencing decisions in the Pacific

“The training not only showed us information about the trends in sentencing decisions, but it definitely got us thinking about a lot of things,” said Loukinikini Vili, a lawyer and the director of human rights at Samoa’s Office of the Ombudsman/National Human Rights Institution.

Dec 9, 2021 8:49 AM CST

Political unrest, violence have forced millions to migrate and seek protection of the rule of law

When countries lack the capacity to stop violence and corruption, and their legal and law enforcement systems lack the ability to hold perpetrators responsible, their people often have no other choice but to seek protection elsewhere.

Nov 1, 2019 4:10 AM CDT

Congolese warlord convicted of war crimes with the help of ABA ROLI

Last month, after years of efforts, the warlord Marcel Habarugira Rangira, lieutenant colonel of the Congolese armed forces, was convicted of war crimes before a military tribunal in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mireille Kahatwa Amani was one of the chief attorneys from the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative who worked to convict him.

Mar 28, 2019 2:47 PM CDT

Future Forward: How lawyers can embrace sustainability

Advancing Global Dispute Resolution: ABA pushes for US ratification of the Singapore Convention

ABA Rule of Law Initiative receives International Association of Judges Judicial Independence Award

Program provides senior lawyers opportunities to teach law students abroad

New database tracks gender-based violence sentencing decisions in the Pacific

Political unrest, violence have forced millions to migrate and seek protection of the rule of law

Congolese warlord convicted of war crimes with the help of ABA ROLI

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