Dennis Archer takes seat as president of the American Bar Association.(National Report)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: August 25, 2003 | Copyright information

Former Detroit mayor and past Michigan Supreme Court justice Dennis Archer recently took his seat as the first African-American president of the American Bar Association (ABA) during the organization's annual meeting held in San Francisco.

"I think the American Bar Association is demonstrating for all to see a real commitment and respect for diversity, given its historical background," said Archer, 61, who replaced Alfred P. Carlton Jr.

Archer served five year...

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