American Bar Association

Stay on top of your state's CLE deadlines with your ABA Membership. https://ambar.org/thap64h6

Don't miss your deadline! June mandatory CLE deadlines are quickly approaching. Browse the ABA’s CLE rules pages to find your jurisdiction-specific requirements and links to programs that help you meet them: https://ambar.org/o3mqe3li

What new lawyers need to know about seeking advice and mentorship from partners in their firm: https://ambar.org/8qc8lgw3

Take a deep dive into Model Rule 1.1 and a lawyer's duty of competence in this podcast: https://ambar.org/jhistbqy

Eighty percent of survey respondents to the ABA Survey of Civic Literacy supported voter ID requirements. Learn more: https://ambar.org/vd0xtmk2

In United States vs. Rahimi, the Supreme Court weighs the question: Can the government prohibit a person subject to a domestic violence protective order from possessing a firearm? Read expert analysis of the case and what's at stake here: https://ambar.org/4ewnx70h

Why feeling like you belong is so important to your professional life: https://ambar.org/vjajruuu

Learn the pros and cons of deferring law student loans in this helpful guide: https://ambar.org/ot0m7ff2

Learn the evolution of constitutional and statutory protections of LGBTQ+ rights at the federal, state and local levels from the 1950s up to the present day: https://ambar.org/j5tezna3

June mandatory CLE deadlines are quickly approaching. Your ABA membership gives you access to hundreds of widely accredited CLE programs. Check out your state's requirements here: https://ambar.org/n27jdn16

Have you ever considered a career in government oversight? It’s a broad, important field that ensures a wide range of agencies work as designed while protecting public funds and interests. Get an inside look at its workings and the value of public service in this podcast featuring New York Inspector General Lucy Lang: https://ambar.org/a3j4m4cz

The nonpartisan ABA Task Force for American Democracy continues to highlight the importance of upholding an inclusive, strong and enduring democracy. Learn more:
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The American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts recognize outstanding work that fosters the American public’s understanding of law and the legal system. This year the awards will be presented on August 3, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. Learn who the recipients will be: https://ambar.org/q2ew9to0

In a unanimous opinion today in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs lack a legal right to challenge the FDA's actions regarding the regulation of mifepristone, the drug used in medication abortion. The ABA remains committed to supporting reproductive choice. Learn more about the case: https://ambar.org/m4nod0k2

A lawyer, judge and mother of four shares five ways that being a mother has enhanced her lawyer skills:
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Attorneys should start developing a professional brand early in their career. Here's how: https://ambar.org/hucz2bhu

Lawyers play an important role in ensuring democracy. Join us for the Democracy Summit at the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. The discussion will be hosted by the co-chairs of the ABA Task Force For American Democracy, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary, Jeh Charles Johnson, and former federal judge, J. Michael Luttig. Learn more:
https://ambar.org/o99q39y6

"The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he has the right to remain silent, and that anything he says will be used against him in court; he must be clearly informed that he has the right to consult with a lawyer and to have the lawyer with him during interrogation, and that, if he is indigent, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him."

—Syllabus to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, holding 1.(d)

in 1966, Miranda v. Arizona was decided by , overturning the conviction of Ernesto Miranda and remanding his case to the state of Arizona for retrial.

Learn practical strategies to recognize, disrupt and reduce implicit biases to foster a more inclusive working environment in this June 14 CLE: https://ambar.org/qbc8a7s5

Calling all law students! Want to co-host a podcast for other law students and talk to interesting people in the field of law? Apply before June 14: https://ambar.org/afszm37j

Make sure that nothing falls through the cracks (and that you have a list of the great work you've done when someone asks) with these six strategies: https://ambar.org/81t3crba

Judges have to follow the law, even when they disagree with it, even when doing so is unpopular. While people may disagree with a court decision or a law, personal attacks on judges are unacceptable. The ABA is committed to upholding the Constitution, the judicial process and equal justice under the law. Learn more at: https://ambar.org/7s3ptd

What has eating right ever done for anyone, besides helping them live longer, feel better and have more energy? Well, it can help you to be an ever better lawyer, if you can imagine such a thing: https://ambar.org/ekyo9z13

in 1967, released a 9-0 decision in favor of Richard and Mildred Loving, reversing their convictions under the State of Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924 and striking down the Act itself.

Learn about the future of DEI in the legal industry: https://ambar.org/8h67mclv

We’ve collected our best resources for law practice related to the U.S. Supreme Court, including litigation, advocacy and judicial clerkships, all in one place. Check them out: https://ambar.org/7wuksbl8

Some quick tips for staying healthy at work: https://ambar.org/wb1digrh

Join the ABA Career Center on June 13 and learn how to make LinkedIn work for you:
https://ambar.org/ip5rde41

Don’t miss the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago July 31-Aug. 6 for the chance to be inspired! Members of your legal community will be honored for their contributions, and you can participate in discussions about the important role lawyers play in society. Register today:
https://ambar.org/tpiczemq