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News Brief: National Bar Association

May 3, 2014

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May 8, 2014
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May 20, 2014
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May 31, 2014
Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser & Awards 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6, 2014
Affordable Healthcare Webinar Part 2
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May 13 – 24, 2014

National Bar International Affiliates Meeting

Brazil and Argentina
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May 22-25, 2014

National Bar Young Lawyers Division Retreat

La Concha Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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May 27, 2014

National Bar Women Lawyers Division Annual Supreme Court
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Washington, DC
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July 6-17, 2014

National Bar Crump Law Camp

Howard University School of Law
Washington, DC
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July 26 – August 1, 2014

89th Annual Convention & Exhibits

Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel
Atlanta, GA
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 NATIONAL BAR NEWS  

Washington Bar to Present National Bar Member Allie B. Latimer with Houston Medallion Award 

Today, the Washington Bar Association and the Washington Bar Association Educational Foundation, Inc. will celebrate Law Day 2014 with its annual dinner, which will feature the presentation of the Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion of Merit to National Bar member Allie B. Latimer. Readhere.

Confirmation Vote of Judge Gayles Expected Next Week
On, April 1st, Judge Darrin P. Gayles’ U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing took place on Capitol Hill. President Obama nominated Judge Gayles to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on February 5, 2014. Judge Gayles’ nomination now moves onto the full U.S. Senate for a vote of confirmation. The National Bar Association reaffirmed its endorsement this week. Read here.

National Bar Women Lawyers Division Newsletter
The Women Lawyers Division (WLD) published the latest edition of its newsletter.  This Winter/Spring edition highlights moments from the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, preview of the 2014 Annual Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony and “Respect Yourself” Mentoring Program taking place July 26, 2014 during the 89th Annual Convention.  Read here.

National Bar Association Affordable Care Act Webinar Series Continues
The National Bar Association will host part two of our Affordable Care Act Series on May 6, 2014.  This webinar will focus on Health Care Reform for Providers: Medicare and Medicaid, Fraud and Abuse, and Privacy Issues. Presenters include: Katrina Pagonis, Charlotte Combre, and Talib Karim. Register here.

89th Annual Convention At-A-Glance 
Check out options on preparing for this year’s conference by the following: 

  • Convention Schedule
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Exhibitor Hall & Soundstage

Trailblazers Under 40: Nomination Deadline May 5
The National Bar Association Nomination Committee is now accepting applications for the following:

  • Trailblazers Under 40: Deadline May 5
  • Elections: Deadline June 4
  • Hall of Fame: Deadline June 4

 ANNOUNCEMENTS 

2014-2015 Committee Assignments

Interested in serving on a National Bar Association Committee next year?  You are invited to sign-up for the various committees during the presidential administration of Pamela Meanes. Sign Up here.

89th Annual CLE Deadline
Submission of topic objectives and speaker bios are due no later than May 9, 2014. Click here to complete forms.

OTHER NEWS  

Houston Hires Diversity Advocate as Law Dean 
National Law Journal

Teacher Accord Gives City a Map for Other Deals
New York Times

A blistering analysis of California’s Hollywood tax giveaway
Los Angeles Times

Court: Error-Laced Emails to Judge Were Still Threatening
National Law Journal

How Not To Pick Judges
New York Times

Over four days, the Donald Sterling story led to seismic changes to Los Angeles basketball and the NBA
The Washington Post

Ex-cheerleader’s lawsuit against website packs impact
USA Today

Solid U.S. consumer spending buoys growth outlook
Reuters

S&P 500 Tops Closing Record, Dollar Gains After Jobs Data 
Bloomberg

Share Your Six Words on Race and Education
ProPublica and Michelle Norris

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Appointment of Chapter 13 Standing Trustee

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