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Bar Organizations Support the Rule of Law Bar associations across the United States and around the world have issued statements defending the principles of the rule of law and responding to recent executive orders and related actions.

Lawyers from every part of our country and the world are uniting to stand for the rule of law. Together with the ABA, the organized bar is standing and speaking.

Here are the statements of many state, local, national and international bar organizations: www.americanbar.org/groups/bar-l...

We support the right of people to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged. We reject the notion that the U.S. government can punish lawyers and law firms who represent certain clients or punish judges who rule certain ways. We cannot accept government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice in this manner. We reject efforts to undermine the courts and the profession. We will not stay silent in the face of efforts to remake the legal profession into something that rewards those who agree with the government and punishes those who do not. Words and actions matter. And the intimidating words and actions we have heard and seen must end. They are designed to cow our country’s judges, our country’s courts and our legal profession. There are clear choices facing our profession. We can choose to remain silent and allow these acts to continue or we can stand for the rule of law and the values we hold dear. We call upon the entire profession, including lawyers in private practice from Main Street to Wall Street, as well as those in corporations and who serve in elected positions, to speak out against intimidation.

More than 50 bar organizations stand together with the American Bar Association to defend the rule of law and reject efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession. Read the full statement: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

Congratulations to Holland and Knight and thank you for your committment to pro bono. www.mondaq.com/pressrelease...

Nearly half (1.7 million, or 47%) of the increase in cost-burdened homeowners between 2019-2023 were those 65 and over.

As a result, nearly 1 in 4 homeowners (27.6%) aged 65+ were cost burdened. @dmccue.bsky.social @airbrycki.bsky.social @pjwhit.bsky.social

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A Pro Bono Opportunity in Every State You Probably Haven’t Heard About SHIP provides free, confidential counseling and assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries better understand their Medicare benefits.

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Award Nomination Criteria Nominees for the Pro Bono Publico Awards must meet criteria set forth by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. The Committee is currently accepting nominations from the following ...

Nominations are currently open for the ABA Pro Bono Publico Awards! Nominate the pro bono hero in your community by February 28th: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...

The rule of law is the basis of a fair and just society. The ABA stands for the rule of law. #RuleOfLaw
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February 14th is the final day to register for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justic Confernece at the early bird rate! This is an incredible opportunity to connect with legal professionals and advocates who are passionate about advancing equal access to justice. events.americanbar.org/event/2b6cc7...

Great public interest law opportunity for an experienced litigator to help lead @hlamass.bsky.social's work to ensure universal access to quality health care in #Massachusetts: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...

#Hiring #PublicInterestLaw #LegalAidChangesLives

The ABA supports the rule of law It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...

The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

2025 Equal Justice Conference Workshops Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service page with a listing of the workshops scheduled during the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference.

Check out the programming planned for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference in May: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...

Clarifying The Military's Role In Protecting The Territorial Integrity Of The United States – The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.

This one is not getting enough attention. At least on its face, it seems to be directing NORTHCOM (through the Secretary of Defense) to develop a military campaign to “repel” the “invasion” resulting from “unlawful mass migration.” 1/10 www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Ready To Stay Launches New National Resource Hub to Protect Immigrant Communities, Support Organizations - Partnership for New Americans Partnership for New Americans - Ready To Stay Launches New National Resource Hub to Protect Immigrant Communities, Support Organizations

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New ABA report examines pro bono service by U.S. lawyers Nearly 80% of attorneys believe pro bono services are important, and most lawyers perform some type of pro bono work during their career, according to “Supporting Justice V: A Report on the Pro Bono ...

We are pleased to release Supporting Justice V, our report on pro bono participation by U.S lawyers: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

EJC Scholarships There are currently three scholarships to support attendance at the Equal Justice Conference. They are described on this page and include links to apply

Limited scholarships for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference are available for pro bono staff and incoming bar leaders! More information: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...

American Bar Association Commission on Immigration on LinkedIn: Please join the ABA Commission on Immigration for a free, non-CLE webinar… Please join the ABA Commission on Immigration for a free, non-CLE webinar featuring panelists from the COI! Navigating Know Your Rights and Rapid Response…

For those of you interested in immigration issues: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...

ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty on LinkedIn: #housingjustice #medleg #healthequity Health calls for housing. So what policy and systems are keeping Americans from accessing safe, affordable housing? Join panelists from Kaiser Permanente…

A great webinar coming up on 1/15/25: www.linkedin.com/posts/aba-co...

As we bid farewell to 2024, here are some of our biggest findings this year in case you missed them.

Follow this thread and the links for more information:
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Have we mentioned that registration is now open for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference (May 15-17, 2025)? Register now through February 14, 2025 for the lowest rates! events.americanbar.org/event/2b6cc7...

Hey hey hey legal tech nerds, submit your idea for ILTACON sessions here www.cognitoforms.com/ILTA1/ILTACO... #legaltech

Volunteer Guide - Pro Bono Net Pro Bono Net is a national nonprofit organization. We work to bring the power of the law to all by building cutting-edge digital tools and fostering collaborations with the nation’s leading civil lega...

This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to support your local pro bono and/or legal services providers. If you need to find one near you, visit www.probono.net/oppsguide/.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono View states' policies on providing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for pro bono publico legal work.

DID YOU KNOW?

Deleware and Florida are the latest states to provide CLE credit for pro bono legal work. Find the list of all states offering CLE credit for pro bono work here: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...

How to verify your Bluesky account - Bluesky Here's how to verify your Bluesky account by setting your website as your username.

Are you a social media manager running an account for an organization or high-profile individual? Or do you own a website and want a simpler username?

On Bluesky, you can verify your account by setting your website as your username.

We just refreshed our how-to guide:

We updated our Access to Justice starter pack! go.bsky.app/9fYSzDV

Nondisclosure agreements in rental leases raise concerns among Washington renters and tenant advocates Some renters in Washington state are faced with signing nondisclosure agreements in their leases that prevent them from discussing rent or other fees associated with their rentals.

"The entire point of this being in leases is to have a sort of chilling effect,“ reporter Alexis Weisend told
@opb.bsky.social

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#urbanism #urbanism+ #housing+

LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the gen...

On the latest episode of my LawNext podcast, I speak with AJ Shankar, cofounder and CEO of Everlaw, about how gen AI can be a game-changer for e-discovery and litigation.
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Join our free online Will Workshop with AHCOPA November 20, 6–7 PM, to learn everything you need to know about writing a will. You’ll learn about wills, healthcare directive, and power of attorney, so you can protect your home and family. Register: ahcopa.org/wills

Where Does the Money Go? Provides state rules and regulations regarding Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA).

Funds from the Massachusetts IOLTA Committee make a significant difference in the lives of real people & in our communities by supporting legal help for families & individuals across the Commonwealth who cannot afford an attorney. Learn more: ow.ly/Trtq50Jzpg5

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Brooke Holmes, Esq., of Brownstein, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month

It's a pleasure to recognize Brooke Holmes as a recent Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month! This Boyd Law alumna participates in several of our Ask-A-Lawyer events because she knows that lending her experience and expertise can make huge impacts on others. #LawSky