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New name for @AZStateBar Minority Bar Convention, still with strong content
It’s spring, so our days are filled with events. Today I mention an annual event, sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona, which is always helpful to lawyers in practice. Formerly called the Minority...
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Nominations due Wednesday for @AZStateBar lawyer awards
Bill Klain, State Bar of Arizona 2013 Member of the Year ’Tis the season … to honor someone who deserves it. I’m pleased to report that you still have a few days left to nominate an Arizona attorney...
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Labor lawyers employ pro bono skill at @AZStateBar call-in show
Here is some great news about a monthly State Bar event in which lawyers volunteer their time. Thanks for the news to Alberto Rodriguez. The State Bar of Arizona, azcentral.com and 12 News hosted the...
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Free legal help offered at @AZStateBar clinics on April 26
Fans of lawyers and the service they provide (count me in) always look forward to Law Day. Traditionally close to early May, Law Day helps cement the important connection between members of the public,...
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Describing cause of death remains a modern-day challenge
Bills of mortality preceded modern death certificates, and they suffer from similar challenges. Years ago, in a job-related field trip, I attended a tour of the medical examiner’s facility in Clark...
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Volunteer attorneys aid family law consumers at @AZStateBar program
Volunteer attorneys participate in the Lawyers on Call phone program, April 8, 2014, on the topic of family law. Here is a follow-up to a State Bar event, by my colleague Alberto Rodriguez: The State...
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Writing about controversial topics in a member magazine
In March, I had the opportunity to present at the American Bar Association on the topic of association presidents’ messages—typically magazine or newsletter columns penned by the attorney who helms the...
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At @azcourts Law Day, access to justice a goal that must be achieved
An Arizona Access to Justice Statewide Forum was held in Phoenix, May 1, 2014. Law Day may be celebrated numerous ways. Legal advice may be offered; educational seminars may be staged. Or the yawning...
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2 former @AZStateBar Presidents die, leaving powerful legacy
Dick Segal when a student at North Phoenix High School This past month saw the passing of two terrific Arizona lawyers—both of whom had served as President of the State Bar of Arizona. John Favour died...
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Photo journey through each others’ eyes amazes, teaches
Recently, staff at the State Bar of Arizona had the opportunity to hear a little about a photographic exchange program that breaks down borders and shares global cultures. Through Each Others Eyes uses...
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Justice harmed by implicit bias in the legal profession
Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D. Bias? Why should the legal profession be concerned about bias—explicit or implicit? As surprising as it might be to hear attorneys utter those words, they represent a position...
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New members elected to @AZStateBar Board of Governors
Late Friday, results were announced from what had to be one of the most-contested elections of the State Bar board in decades. Fueling the interest was a recent dues increase passed by the board (more...
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Lawyers, judges to be recognized at 2014 @AZStateBar convention
So would you like to know who won the State Bar of Arizona annual awards? Or would you rather be surprised when you settle into your luncheon seat at the annual Convention? (Don’t forget to register.)...
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Photos of Arizona lawyer tell Sedona fire story via @azhighways
One of the great images by attorney Ted Grussing in the Arizona Highways blog (click to enlarge). Out of a difficult developing story comes a reminder of the many talented people who populate our...
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Convention coverage of @AZStateBar coming soon
The Westin La Paloma Resort, site of the State Bar of Arizona Convention, June 11-13, 2014. By now, you’ve received your State Bar Convention brochure. No? It’s also available online here. I’ll be...
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Green efforts, lawyer education featured at next week’s @AZStateBar Convention
Good advice on World Environment Day: Raise your voice, not the sea level (I see what they did there!). On World Environment Day (yes, today!), I’m happy to share something green from the upcoming...
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Executive leadership of @AZStateBar named at #azbarcon
State Bar of Arizona Officers, 2014-15: (L to R): Alex Vakula, Bryan Chambers, Richard Platt, Lisa Loo, Geoffrey Trachtenberg At its regular annual meeting at the State Bar Convention this afternoon,...
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Advance detail about #azbarcon Wednesday seminars
In advance of the Bar Convention, I contacted seminar chairs seeking their response to four questions about their upcoming panel. Here are the questions I sent: Who should attend this seminar? What is...
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Meeting of @AZStateBar board includes gifts, applause, a crown
Whitney Cunningahm presides over his last board meeting as President, June 11, 2014, Tucson. Ariz. Here’s an easy way to start your Convention morning: Enjoy some photos from yesterday’s Board of...
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Standing desks for lawyers explored by @rbcarter while #azbarcon exhibitor...
Relax the Back rising (standing) desk, as displayed at the 2014 State Bar Convention. This morning, Arizona lawyer Ruth Carter writes in the great Attorney at Work blog about standing desks. In that...
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