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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...
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.
www.americanbar.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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...
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.
March 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations to Holland and Knight and thank you for your committment to pro bono. www.mondaq.com/pressrelease...
United States - Holland & Knight Receives Outstanding Services Award From The ABA Military Pro Bono Project For 13th Consecutive Year
TAMPA, Fla. (March 12, 2025) – For the 13th consecutive year, Holland & Knight has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Services Award by the American Bar Association's.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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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

www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/rising-...
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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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February 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
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 ...
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February 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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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 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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...
2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference. Online registration by Cvent
In its 27th year, The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is an annual gathering of legal services and pro bono advocates to share and learn about developments and in. Online registration by Cvent
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February 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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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
Health Law Advocates, Inc. hiring Litigation Director in Boston, MA | LinkedIn
Posted 6:33:06 PM. Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a non-profit, public interest law firm committed to…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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...
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February 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Check out the programming planned for the 2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference in May: www.americanbar.org/groups/probo...
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.
www.americanbar.org
January 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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...
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.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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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January 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We are pleased to release Supporting Justice V, our report on pro bono participation by U.S lawyers: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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 ...
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January 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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...
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
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January 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
For those of you interested in immigration issues: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...
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…
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January 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A great webinar coming up on 1/15/25: www.linkedin.com/posts/aba-co...
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…
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January 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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As we bid farewell to 2024, here are some of our biggest findings this year in case you missed them.

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December 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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...
2025 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference. Online registration by Cvent
In its 27th year, The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is an annual gathering of legal services and pro bono advocates to share and learn about developments and in. Online registration by Cvent
events.americanbar.org
December 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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Hey hey hey legal tech nerds, submit your idea for ILTACON sessions here www.cognitoforms.com/ILTA1/ILTACO... #legaltech
ILTACON Call for Session Ideas
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December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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/.
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...
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December 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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...
CLE Credit for Pro Bono
View states' policies on providing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for pro bono publico legal work.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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"The entire point of this being in leases is to have a sort of chilling effect,“ reporter Alexis Weisend told
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#urbanism #urbanism+ #housing+
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.
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November 20, 2024 at 9:45 PM