News Brief: National Bar Association

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

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

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.