Jan
10
NAWJ PRESIDENT IN WASHINGTON, DC FOR EVENTS HONORING SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, REP. NANCY PELOSI
Hon. Brenda Stith Loftin proudly represented NAWJ at two magnificent events celebrating Rep. Nancy Pelosi's ascension to the position of Speaker of the House. On January 3, 2007, Judge Loftin attended a Tea, held at the Mellon Auditorium in The Great Hall, honoring both Rep. Pelosi and the late Hon. Ann Richards. More than 400 women leaders from all across the country, Democrat and Republican alike, were in attendance. After brunch the following morning at the Library of Congress, Rep. Pelosi... Continue Reading
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Dec
18
NAWJ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN PROVIDENCE JOURNAL ON THE IMPACT OF THE FIRST WOMAN CHIEF JUDGE IN RHODE ISLAND
NAWJ Executive Director, Drucilla Ramey, shared her thoughts with the Providence Journal on the recent elevation of Hon. Mary M. Lisi who, this month, succeeded Hon. Ernest C. Torres as chief judge of the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island. Chief Judge Lisi is the first woman to hold that position and only the second woman in Rhode Island history to head a major court. The late Hon. Florence K. Murray, who was presiding justice of the state Superior Court, was the first. Read the Providence... Continue Reading
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Dec
08
2007 CONFERENCE HOST HOTEL ANNOUNCED
The 29th Annual NAWJ Conference is November 7 - 11, 2007 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Room rates are $198 Single and $228 Double. Register today to ensure you are able to take advantage of this great rate. The group identifier is National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). Call today! 1-866-516-1100 or 215-963-1500. Continue Reading
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Dec
06
COUNTERBALANCE
The Fall 2006 edition of Counterbalance, NAWJ's biannual newsletter, is available online for NAWJ members. Continue Reading
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Nov
29
NAWJ WEIGHS IN ON MINORITY LAWYER PROGRESSION IN NEW YORK TIMES EDITORIAL
On November 29, 2006, The New York Times published an article reviewing the results of a study prepared by UCLA law professor Richard H. Sander. An abstract of the article is available here Continue Reading
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Oct
08
2006 CONFERENCE REMARKS BY NAWJ PRESIDENT HON. BRENDA STITH LOFTIN
Read remarks given by NAWJ President, Hon. Brenda Stith Loftin, during the NAWJ 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2006. Continue Reading
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Oct
05
NEW NAWJ LOGO PIN AVAILABLE
This stunning NAWJ logo pin, created by award-winning jeweler Judith Kinghorn for the 1999 NAWJ annual conference in Florida (Google "Judith Kinghorn jewelry" for samples of her work at museums/shows around the country), will be available on a one-time, advance order basis only and ready by the Philadelphia conference. Continue Reading
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Sep
06
NAWJ PAST-PRESIDENT JUDGE VANESSA RUIZ HONORED WITH CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE'S LATINA LEADER AWARD IN LAW
Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute have joined forces to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding Hispanic women in the respective professional arenas, and their impact on the Hispanic community. Congratulations to Judge Ruiz who will receive the Latina Leader Award in Law for her notable contributions in the field which have helped the advancement of the Hispanic community and served as an inspiration to countless young people. Continue Reading
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Jun
30
NAWJ CO-SPONSORS ABA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INDIGENT PRO BONO REPRESENTATION
NAWJ has voted to support, as a Co-Sponsor, the Commission on the Renaissance of Idealism in the Legal Profession's ABA Resolution 121C urging the judiciary to encourage, facilitate and recognize pro bono representation of indigent parties in civil cases, consistent with applicable ethical constraints and federal, state and local legal restrictions. NAWJ congratulates the Commission on its fine work on this Resolution and the corresponding Resolutions which will also come before the House of... Continue Reading
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Jun
30
JUDGE SHAPIRO WINS 2006 JOHN MARSHALL AWARD
Judge Norma L. Shapiro, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, has won the 2006 John Marshall Award in recognition of her exemplary lifelong commitment and dedication to the improvement of the administration of justice in the categories of Judicial Independence, Justice System Reform, and Public Awareness regarding the Justice System. The Award will be presented at the Dinner in Honor of the Judiciary during the ABA Annual Meeting at the Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu,... Continue Reading
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