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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Jun
29
NAWJ ACCESS TO JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The National Association of Women Judges Access to Justice Scholarship is awarded to law students who have demonstrated a sustained and passionate commitment to the achievement of equality of opportunity and access in the system of justice. Click here to view this year's scholarship recipients. Continue Reading
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Jun
14
ALASKA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE DANA FABE SELECTED CHIEF JUSTICE
Congratulations to Alaska Supreme Court Associate Justice Dana Fabe who was just selected by her colleagues to serve as Chief Justice for Alaska, replacing Chief Justice Alexander O. Bryner. Continue Reading
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Jun
14
NAWJ SUPPORTS PROPOSED NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATION AMENDING STATE CORRECTION LAW RELATING TO MERIT TIME ELIGIBILITY AND ALLOWANCES FOR INCARCERATED INMATES WHO HAVE DEFENDED THEMSELVES AGAINST THEIR ABUSERS OR HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES AS A RESULT OF THE ABUSE
By letter of June 13, 2006, NAWJ informed the Governor of the State of New York and Members of the New York State Legislature of NAWJ's support for S.5124-B and its companion bill, A.8024-B, that would amend New York State's Correction Law to permit the Department of Correctional Services to grant merit time eligibility and increased merit time allowances to inmates who have defended themselves against their abusers or have committed crimes as a result of the abuse they have suffered, intended... Continue Reading
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