American Bar Association (ABA), voluntary organization of lawyers admitted to the bar of any state. Founded (1878) largely through the efforts of the Connecticut Bar Association, it is devoted to improving the administration of justice, seeking uniformity of law throughout the nation, and maintaining high standards for the legal profession. It is composed of over 30 committees that deal with such diverse legal topics as maritime law, professional ethics, legal education, the judicial system, and legal aid for the indigent. Through its main office in Chicago, the ABA coordinates the activities of state and local bar associations. In 1999 its membership exceeded 404,000. Affiliated organizations include the American Law Student Association and the American Bar Foundation, a group devoted to legal research and education.
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&type=4 "Talk of the Nation (NPR)")
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Analysis: Bush administration may end the American Bar Association's role in screening nominees for federal judgeships
Talk of the Nation (NPR); 3/22/2001; JUAN WILLIAMS; 7478 words;
... But we are an association of 400, 000 lawyers ... even though our association may take a position ... reporter for American Lawyer Media ... of having the American Bar Association have some review ... NATION from NPR News. (Announcements ... president of the American Bar ...
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Unity Bar Association Holds Benefit Dinner; African American Attorneys Organized And Hosted Special Event That Included Awards Presentation
Sacramento Observer; 11/9/2005; 578 words;
... and the Wiley W. Manuel Bar Association. The Wiley W. Manuel Bar Association, made up of Black attorneys ... Carter says the Unity Bar Association gives members a chance ... the California State Bar. The keynote speaker ... awards presentation. Each bar association ...
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Senate committee bars ABA from vetting judicial picks.(U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee; American Bar Association)
Insight on the News; 4/21/1997; Wagner, David; 1611 words;
The American Bar Association is wading into controversy ... on the horizon. The American Bar Association has been bounced from ... declaration that the American legal system cannot ... alternative full-service bar association, there is the National ...
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American Bar Association Revives Its Antitrust Committee
The Washington Post; 6/8/1987; Beth Schwinn; 513 words;
The American Bar Association has revived its antitrust committee ... the antitrust section of the American Bar Association. He cited Indian Head v. Allied ... the antitrust section of the American Bar Association, got a new lease on life after ...
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First African American President-Elect Of The American Bar Association
Atlanta Inquirer; 8/24/2002; 548 words;
... as president-elect of the American Bar Association, at the close of the ABA ... as president-elect of the American Bar Association. He said, "I am extremely ... leadership positions within the American Bar Association. He was the first chair ...
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The legal system; Not a penny due for process of law When the American Bar Association challenged top U.S. law firms to commit up to 5 percent of their billable hours for free legal services to the poor, Minnesota rose to the occasion.(NEWS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 3/26/1996; Zack, Margaret; 1250 words;
... generous lot. Two years ago, the American Bar Association (ABA) challenged the country ... president of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). You need the guidance ... Volunteer Lawyers Network and bar associations, and usually involves civil ...
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The New York State Bar Association, Albany, was named by the American Bar Association, Chicago, as the recipient of the 2004 Partnership Award which recognizes exemplary efforts of bar associations to increase diversity in the legal profession.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Westchester County Business Journal; 7/26/2004; 72 words;
The New York State Bar Association, Albany, was named by the American Bar Association, Chicago, as the recipient ... recognizes exemplary efforts of bar associations to increase diversity in ... president of the New York State Bar Association.
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Cuban American Bar Association marks 25th year.(Florida)
Florida Bar Journal; 4/1/1999; Stephens, Pat; 668 words;
The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) was established ... not just Cuban Americans, he says. Members ... Activities of the association include an annual ... National Hispanic Bar; a scholarship ... the Dade County Bar. Additionally ...
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Analysis: American Bar Association studies lead to new principles for juries
All Things Considered (NPR); 6/9/2005; MELISSA BLOCK, ROBERT SIEGEL; 1202 words;
... 06-09-2005 Analysis: American Bar Association studies lead ... host: From NPR News, this is ALL ... Robert Siegel. The American Bar Association has devoted this ... studying the American jury system ... state of the American jury. Here's ... GREY (President, ...
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News and Views: Sixty Years After Admitting its First Black Member, the American Bar Association Elects an African-American President
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education; 4/30/2002; 806 words;
... first black president of the American Bar Association probably won't take the ... for the presidency of the American Bar Association. He will serve a one-year ... beginning in August 2003. The American Bar Association was founded in 1878. At ...
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American Bar Association proposes interpretation of bar passage standard
Daily Record (Rochester, NY); 6/26/2007; 648 words;
The American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar published a proposed interpretation ... prepare graduates to pass the bar examination. The section ... students for admission to the bar, and effective and responsible ...
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From counsel to corporate cop; Attorney part of team crafting rule that may turn lawyers into whistleblowers.(American Bar Association devising rules for attorneys reporting corporate fraud and other crimes)(Cover Story)
Crain's Cleveland Business; 10/7/2002; Cornell, Ryan; 713 words;
... pivotal player in an American Bar Association movement that ... liaison for the bar association's Board of Governors ... overhauling the bar association's rules governing ... February by the bar association's 537-member policy-maki ... Under current American ...
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Q: was the Senate right to removed the American Bar Association from the judicial nomination process?(Symposium)(Panel Discussion)
Insight on the News; 4/21/1997; Hatch, Orrin G. Cooper, N. Lee; 3370 words;
... Senate right to remove the American Bar Association from the judicial nomination ... Alexander Wiley invited the American Bar Association to advise the committee ... to pull the plug on the American Bar Association's preeminent role in judicial ...
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The Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award.(Cuban American Bar Association)
Florida Bar News; 2/15/2008; 334 words;
... a pro bono basis. Cuban American Bar Association Since its inception in 1974, the Cuban American Bar Association has sought to provide equal ... accomplished. The Cuban American Bar Association's stated mission is to give ...
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Pepper Hamilton partner named president-elect of PA Bar Association; Michael H. Reed will be first African-American to lead 28,000-member organization
New Pittsburgh Courier; 5/31/2003; 675 words;
... Pennsylvania Bar Association at the close ... first African-American to lead the ... member of the American Law Institute ... role in the bar," said Robert ... of the bar association, I plan to ... A's Minority Bar Committee ... sections of the American and Philadelphia ...
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