News and events related to the American Bar Association Division for Public Services and other ABA public interest law activities.
Ten membership groups carry out the work of the Division for Public Services. Through their programs, the Association studies important legal and policy issues affecting society and formulates remedial responses ranging from policy positions to demonstration projects, model legislation, technical assistance, videos, clearinghouses, public education initiatives, working conferences, and publication
05/19/2021
Supporting your commitment to public interest work is our mission. Join the ABA to connect with public interest lawyers and inform the Association’s advocacy efforts. Get involved with member-driven programming and special pro bono opportunities. Public interest lawyers enjoy reduced annual membership rates: $75 for those in the first 4 years of practice and $150 for those with more experience. ambar.org/JoinPublicInterest
05/14/2021
Some people hope for change. YOU make it happen. Join the ABA to connect with public interest lawyers and inform the Association’s advocacy efforts. Get involved with member-driven programming and special pro bono opportunities. Public interest lawyers enjoy reduced annual membership rates: $75 for those in the first 4 years of practice and $150 for those with more experience. ambar.org/JoinPublicInterest
05/06/2021
Congratulations to our very own Cheryl Zalenski, Director of the ABA Center for Pro Bono, on being honored with the Tanya Neiman Pro Bono Professional of the Year Award. As stated during the ceremony, Cheryl "makes all of our programs better." Thank you for all you do, Cheryl!
Breaking news: federal judge vacates CDC's eviction moratorium today. Legal Services Corporation needs funding now to assist eligible people impacted. Tell Congress LSC needs emergency funding now through the ABA Grassroots Advocacy Action Team at bddy.me/33jR9R0
Have you registered for the ABA Opioid Summit? Despite years of policy work to address the opioid epidemic, overdose rates are worse than ever and the majority of people in need of treatment do not receive it. Register for the two-day virtual summit by May 7.
Opioid Summit II: Addressing Legal Barriers to Addiction Care and Treatment Opioid Summit II: Addressing Legal Barriers to Addiction Care and Treatment. Online registration by Cvent
04/21/2021
Have you registered for the Equal Justice Conference yet? Did you know that the Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, and Mark Cuban are speaking during the opening plenary? Read more about the conference below, and join us!
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Equal Justice Conference Blog post on the 2021 Equal Justice Conference detailing the features of the conference and reasons to attend.
04/19/2021
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, THANK YOU to our members and pro bono volunteers for their efforts to defend liberty and pursue justice.
A Proclamation on National Volunteer Week, 2021 | The White House We are living in a moment that calls for hope and light and love. Hope for our futures, light to see our way forward, and love for one another.
ABA President Patricia Lee Refo sent a letter to Senate leadership today urging swift consideration of legislation just passed by the House to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. HR 1620 would help ensure that victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking have access to healing and justice by funding critical services in every state.https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/government_affairs_office/vawa-support-2021.pdf
04/10/2021
Our Center for Public Interest Law colleagues in the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project placed the case and supported the pro bono lawyers from Crowell & Moring who secured the release of a former death row inmate earlier this week. The Death Penalty Representation Project truly embodies the ABA motto of “Defending Liberty, Pursuing Justice.”
Former death row inmate thanks God and his lawyers for his release after 30-plus years in prison A former death row inmate in Florida told reporters Thursday that he thanked God and his legal team for his release from prison.
02/12/2021
A Valentine’s Day message for public interest lawyers who share our passion for equality and justice for all. Thank you for all you do for your clients, your community and our profession.
12/31/2020
Kick off 2021 with fellow public interest lawyers dedicated to defending liberty and pursuing justice! Get inspired and get involved. Visit ambar.org/publicinterest to learn how.
Center for Public Interest Law Carrying the ABA motto of “Defending Liberty and Pursuing Justice” one step further, the Center for Public Interest Law is committed to “Making Justice Real” for people and communities across the country, at the border and around the world through advocacy, research and education.
12/31/2020
Lawyers and legal professionals across the country were called upon in 2020 to advance justice and the rule of law amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic election and a national conversation about racial injustice. Here’s a look back at the important work of the ABA and the legal community. Read more about some of this year's initiatives:
2020: ABA Year In Review Lawyers and legal professionals across the country were called upon in 2020 to advance justice and the rule of law amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic election and a national conversation about racial injustice. Here’s a look back at the important work of the ABA and the legal community
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