Tag: Advocacy
Pro Bono Legal Aid for Asylum-Seekers in Chicago
Travis Wimsett, a senior associate general counsel for the American Bar Association, was deeply moved by the migrant crisis happening in Chicago. Families were seeking refuge in police stations and airports as the city...
Arizona Judge and Advocate for Domestic Violence Survivors Passes Away at 77
Judge Elizabeth "Ellie" Finn: A Legacy of Advocacy and ServiceIn a tragic loss for the legal community and advocates for domestic violence survivors, Judge Elizabeth "Ellie" Finn passed away at the age of 77...
Uniting the Legal Profession: Incoming ABA President Bill Bay’s Call for Solidarity
Incoming ABA President Bill Bay emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity within the legal profession during the passing of the gavel ceremony at the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting. Bay drew inspiration from the...
Champion of Democratic Principles and Indigent Defense: ABA Medal Recipient’s Career
Emmet Bondurant, a champion of democratic principles and indigent defense, will be receiving the prestigious ABA Medal at the upcoming ABA Annual Meeting in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fighting for justice in...
Will the Supreme Court Continue to Protect Domestic Violence Victims? – Law.com
The Supreme Court made a surprising decision this term by putting the rights of domestic violence victims above gun rights. This was a relief for many, including family law attorneys who work on these...