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Bookmark or Share- Demographics - American Bar AssociationThe American Bar Association has had 12 female presidents, including seven of the last 10. The ABA admitted the first two women as members in 1918 — Mary Florence Lathrop of Denver and Mary Grossman of Cleveland.
- California doubles down on climate disclosure mandatesLegislating via the California state budget. When the governor signed the two California climate disclosure mandate laws last session, he included in a signing statement vague reference to concerns over cost of compliance and implementation timing, leading many to adopt a wait-and-see posture, hoping the law would be softened via the budget process in 2024.
- California CLE Requirements and Courses - American Bar AssociationOnly the American Bar Association offers high-quality CLE in such a comprehensive range of relevant topics to benefit every legal professional across the nation.
- Nation’s first transgender trial judge Victoria Kolakowski to receive ...CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2024 — The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity will honor California Superior Court judge Victoria Kolakowski with its Stonewall Award during a ceremony from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 1, 2025, at the ABA Midyear Meeting at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Affordable Legal Services - American Bar AssociationChester County (PA) Bar Association. The Chester County Bar Association began the Access to Justice Program in July 2004. The program targets those who fall into the gap by making too much money to qualify for legal aid, but not enough to afford private full-serve representation.
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