Today I'm in the nation's capital for #ABADay to advocate for the legal profession and issues impacting the justice system! Please read the article below for more information.

ABA President Mary Smith issued a statement Monday that condemned “false statements and scurrilous accusations against judges for partisan, personal gain” that are being made by “national leaders and private citizens.” ow.ly/LRL050RbyMe #ABA American Bar Association Mary Smith

Today’s #WHM highlight is National Women’s Law Center (NWLC). The NWLC fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.
More info: nwlc.org

Happy International Women's Day! The theme this year is #InspireInclusion . #IWD2024

Today, the ABA kicks off its celebration of Women's History Month! Below is a statement from President Smith on the Association's work to advance opportunities for women in our legal system & society.

It was a privilege to address the ABA House of Delegates yesterday!

Join the ABA Nov. 30 at 11:30 a.m. ET for the release of the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession. The annual report is a compilation of statistics and trends in different areas, including demographics, law schools, judges and legal technology. Learn more: ambar.org/54mv9qxw

Today in 1955, #RosaParks attended a meeting on the #EmmettTill case, a catalyst that strengthened her resolve against racial injustice. Days later, she would refuse to give up her bus seat. @ABAEsq honors her courage and the ongoing fight for equality. #CivilRights #ABA

CILA's 2023 Pro Bono Guide is now available! This resource covers foundational information for pro bono attys & advocates new to working on immigrant children’s cases. Read our blog post + access the guide here:
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ABA President Mary Smith describes Martin Scorsese’s latest film Killers of the Flower Moon as a true story that reveals the greed, violence and racial injustice that arose during a disturbing chapter in our country’s history.
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Congratulations to Tom Susman of the American Bar Association who received the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award as a Top Lobbyist from the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics tonight on Capitol Hill!!! Thanks for your leadership in the lobbying profession, Tom!!!

#WeeklyPresidentialSpotlight : Join @ABAEsq to dive deep into national security law at ABA Law & National Security's 33rd Annual Review CLE Conference, feat. panels w/legal experts, including a session with Gen. David Petraeus. Nov 16-17, DC. tinyurl.com/ms5c2xk3 #NSLCLE2023 #LegalExperts #ABA

DYK the ABA Governmental Affairs Office publishes a monthly newsletter with updates from Capitol Hill, events around the ABA, and more? Subscribe here today: ambar.org/wsl4t3kc

Happy Birthday ABA!

The ABA Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Services Program is partnering with FEMA and local legal aid offices to provide legal assistance to survivors of the Maui wildfires. Learn how you can help: ambar.org/2znm3o

Did you know the ABA's Afghanistan Response Project helped nearly 2,000 Afghans connect with the U.S. Department of State? Read the ABA's first-ever Impact Report to learn more about the Association's good works: ambar.org/emk0se

As a new lawyer you will face many challenges, including working through the financial stress of increasing living expenses & the debt likely incurred to go to law school. However there are some simple practices that can help you achieve financial success:
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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 Legal Services Corp. NCBP

The American Bar Association is pleased to announce that Alpha M. Brady has been named the ABA's new executive director, following an extensive nationwide search. Brady is the first person of color to lead the ABA. Learn more here: ambar.org/o6cbje

ABA House of Delegates (@ABAHOD) to feature #AttorneyGeneral #MerrickGarland and debates on key legal issues at the #ABAAnnual Meeting in Denver americanbar.org/news/abanews/a…