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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's words come to mind as I conclude my term as president of the American Bar Association: "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it [...]

On July 4th, we commemorate the founding of our great nation. So now is a good time to remember that, as John Adams famously remarked, we are "a government of [...]

Judicial independence is one of the most important principles of the rule of law. It is critical in defending people from intrusions and overreach by the government and preserving a [...]

In 1957, during the Cold War, American Bar Association President Charles S. Rhyne had an idea. It came to him as he watched reports of the Soviet Union's annual May [...]

As we embark on a new year, our thoughts turn to the future. Where is our profession headed? What new challenges will our justice system face? What is the future [...]

In 1999, Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor put her finger on an issue that continues to plague lawyers--time management. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Certainly, life as a lawyer is [...]

"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." --Thomas Jefferson (1786) Jefferson understood that a vibrant and free press is critical [...]

The American Bar Association can accomplish great things with the leverage and strength of our 400,000 members. Our attorney members have sworn an oath to the Constitution and the rights [...]

The article discusses several developments involving the American Bar Association (ABA) during the author's tenure as the president of the ABA, and it mentions attorney-client relations in the U.S., advocacy for legal rights, and a threat involving the funding of America's Legal Services Corp. The U.S. Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is examined, along with the ABA Veterans Legal Services Initiative and tensions between American law enforcement and communities.

The article discusses what the author refers to as the various ways that American lawyers have demonstrated patriotism over the years by assisting other individuals and helping to expand access to justice in the U.S., and it mentions the Fourth of July holiday. The nation's Declaration of Independence and Constitution are addressed, along with the work of several U.S. attorneys such as Elizabeth Dole and the late Thaddeus Stevens and Robert H. Jackson.

The article discusses the president of the American Bar Association's (ABA's) views about the social aspects of civility as of 2017, and it mentions political, social, and economic polarization, the late U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's views about civility, and the book "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation" by George Washington. The ABA's passage of a resolution affirming the principle of civility is addressed, along with American democracy and the rule of law.

The article discusses the author's claim that the Veterans Day holiday in America gives attorneys the opportunity to help the U.S. military veterans who protect the rights and freedoms of Americans. The Legal Aid of Wyoming Inc. firm is addressed in relation to a disabled elderly veteran named Phyllis who received assistance with issues involving Medicaid health insurance, food stamps, and a U.S. Social Security card. The American Bar Association's Veterans Claims Assistance Network is examined.

The article discusses the author's claim that lawyers need to take the lead in an effort to encourage all citizens to vote in 2016, and it mentions the American Bar Association's (ABA's) issuance of a card entitled "Will Your Voice Be Heard on Election Day?" which attorneys can personalize and distribute to clients and communities. The historical aspects of voter turnout in America are examined, along with information about voter identification requirements and voter registration.

The article discusses the views of the president of the American Bar Association (ABA) with regards to the focus of the ABA in 2016 and issues such as access to justice, the legal rights and needs of U.S. military veterans, and voting in America's elections. The ABA's promotion of a child's right to a high-quality education is examined, along with the organization's annual National Celebration of Pro Bono event, ABA member services, and the association's Veterans Legal Services Initiative.