News Brief: National Bar Association

International Affiliates Meeting
Beginning this week the President and nearly 70 members will travel to Latin America for our annual international affiliates meeting.  The delegation will make stops is Brazil and Argentina, participate in professional development and CLE courses, and meet with Ambassadors in the countries.  The National Bar Association wishes them safe travel and a great experience.

Aflac Appoints Former National Bar Corporate Law Section Chair as General Counsel
This week, Aflac Incorporated announced the appointment of Audrey Boone Tillman as the Company’s General Counsel replacing Joey Loudermilk. Read more…

Law Talk with Ethel Mitchell
Life Member Ethel Mitchell hosts a weekly Saturday radio show on WOL 1450 AM. This month’s theme focuses on military law and veteran’s benefits. Attorney Cheryl Chapman Henderson joined this week’s broadcast. Learn more here.

Call for Nominations
The National Bar Association Nomination Committee is now accepting applications for the following:

2014-2015 Committee AssignmentsInterested 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.

An Apple deal may make Dr. Dre the ‘first billionaire in hip-hop.’ It’s a bittersweet victory.
The Washington Post

The Women of New York’s City Hall
The New York Times

Speech About Discrimination Suit Protected, Judge Rules
National Law Journal

Black Americans Left Behind as Rights Milestone Nears: Economy 
Bloomberg

Circuit Rewrites Formula for Racial Balance on Juries
National Law Journal

Shelly Sterling’s desire to retain Clippers ownership a ‘wild card’
Fox Sports

Associate Director, Appellate Review Programs

Associate General Counsel for Appellate Services

Director of Freedom of Expression Programs

Appointment of Chapter 13 Standing Trustee

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