Lawyers to Help Restore City Park in New Orleans

Members of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation will participate in a public service project to help restore historic City Park and Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans.  The project will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 1 – 4:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the section’s winter leadership meeting at the Hotel Monteleone.

Originally built by the Works Progress Administration, the stadium was under more than four feet of water when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The stadium remains in desperate need of restoration and care. ABA members plan to plant vegetation and paint iron gates there to help bring pride and comfort to residents of the still struggling city of New Orleans. The section, along with generous contributions from law firms and individual members, will underwrite the cost of the plants, supplies and transportation to the park. As of this date, more than 100 leaders of the section have signed up to participate.

The section supports public and pro bono projects every year, often in conjunction with its meetings.

Who:
ABA Section of Litigation

What:
Public Service Park Restoration Project

Where:
City Park and Tad Gormley Stadium
One Palm Drive
New Orleans

When:
Saturday, Jan. 16, 1 – 4:30 p.m.

The ABA Section of Litigation represents about 68,000 lawyers, judges and others involved in all aspects of litigation and the dispute resolution process. It is the national voice for litigators and a leader in advocating improvements in the justice system.  The section provides tools and resources to assist lawyers to be better litigators as they serve their clients. It offers opportunities for growth, learning and networking through its professional communities. Its activities reflect and support the commitment of its members to a strong, diverse and vibrant profession, a fair and accessible justice system, and the continuing obligation to achieve both through a wide range of pro bono activities.  For more information on the section’s programs and public service efforts, visit http://www.abanet.org/litigation/.