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February 4, 2010

ABA Presidential Commission Report Calls for More Nuanced Diversity

Discussion of diversity in the legal profession must grow more nuanced than it is now in order to support progress, according to “Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next Steps,” a report formally issued during the American Bar Association 2010 Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Fla., by the ABA Presidential Initiative Commission on Diversity that was created by President Carolyn B. Lamm of Washington,

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February 8, 2010

ABA Nominates President-Elect, Plus Nine Members to Board of Governors

The American Bar Association nominated nine lawyers from across the nation to serve on its Board of Governors, in a line up of new officers headed by William T. (Bill) Robinson III from Florence, Ky., who is slated to become president‑elect. Nominations took place Feb. 8 at the 2010 ABA Midyear Meeting in Orlando

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February 8, 2010

Florida Sen. Nelson Tells ABA He Will Urge White House to Make Recess Appointments During Presidents’ Day Congressional Break

U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson of Florida told the American Bar Association on Feb. 8 that he will ask Sen. Harry Reid to urge Pres. Barack Obama to make recess appointments to the federal bench during the one-week Presidents Day Congressional recess, by-passing Senate confirmation hearings

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February 8, 2010

Clients Without Citizenship: What every Criminal Lawyer Should Know About Immigration Courts

An estimated 300,000 children of illegal immigrants are born in the United States every year, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. Because they are born in the United States, these children are automatically U.S. citizens

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February 7, 2010

“Smart Soloing” Program Offers Lawyers Guide for Running Own Firm

An expert panel of speakers shared ideas about practicing law in a solo or small firm Friday at the ABA Midyear Meeting. “Smart Soloing: Effective Strategies for Diverse Lawyers” – which also was webcast live for an online audience – was part of the Presidential Diversity Commission’s Distance Learning Program Series

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