Law Day: An opportunity to teach, learn about our legal system
This year’s theme is Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.
American Bar Association network compromised, member data leaked to third party
Members who have questions can call 1-888-411-8698, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Former Justice Breyer named chair of ABA ROLI board
The American Bar Association has named Justice Stephen Breyer, the recently retired associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, as chair of its Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) board.
Ovbiagele honored as ABA Top 40 Young Lawyer
The American Bar Association has selected Milwaukee lawyer Emil Ovbiagele as an On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers.
Evers, Wisconsin Medical Society react to Roe’s fall
Officials and organizations around the state and country are speaking out on the Supreme Court's historic, controversial decision overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Corporations can compare firms by diversity, ABA updates portal following survey results
The American Bar Association has updated its online portal system that allows corporations to compare law firms they work with using metrics of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Slow movement on the diversity hiring, ABA study finds
A surveyed conducted by the American Bar Association found minimal rises in diversity hiring among large law firms in 2020 compared to 2019.
ABA clarifies lawyer ‘solicitation’ definition within professional conduct rules
The American Bar Association released a nine page opinion addressing Model Rules of Professional Conduct Rules 7.3(b), 8.4(a) and 5.3.
ABA survey: 52% believe justice system is racially biased
A recent survey from the American Bar Association found that more than half of respondents believe the U.S. criminal-justice system is racially biased.
ABA report: Men scared to participate in women lawyers’ affinity groups (INFOGRAPHIC)
Most men are hesitant to participate in women lawyers' affinity groups, according to a new report from the American Bar Association.
Sen. Baldwin named ABA Stonewall Award winner
The American Bar Association is recognizing Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, for her work as a champion of LGBT legal causes. Baldwin is one of the association's 2021 Stonewall Award winners.
ABA introduces COVID-19 assistance website for lawyers
The American Bar Association has introduced a website with information to help lawyers deal with difficulties posed to their practices by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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