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The American Bar Association provides resources to assist lawyers and judges, accredits law schools and works to improve the legal system for the public.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009
From Tupac Shakur to Ivana Trump, estate planning lessons for lawyers and laypersons alike:
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What new attorneys need to know about due diligence in M&A transactions:
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In 2004, Scott Peterson was found guilty of the murders of his wife and unborn son after an investigation and trial that captured public attention. In 2024, the LA Innocence Project took up his case. Learn what sparked this new development:
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Rule 5.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and how the emerging use of generative AI is creating new challenges:
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RT @abaantitrust: 🌞 Law students, young lawyers, and economists—don’t miss the final sessions of our free Summer Series!. Summer Series: Ho….
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Join us Sept. 3-5 at the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s 11th Annual Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute to discuss emerging law enforcement trends, public corruption, international bribery and other pressing issues in the industry. Learn more:.
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According to the ABA’s 7th annual Survey of Civic Literacy, to improve confidence in each branch of government, 35% of respondents indicated better government transparency is key, followed by 30% who said it was political bipartisanship. Learn more:
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The ABA, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Krill Strategies to collaborate on a new, nationwide research project aimed at improving mental health & well-being in the legal profession:.
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The rise of non-equity partnerships has introduced a new dynamic to partnerships in law firms. Learn their advantages and disadvantages:
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All of us are familiar with the term “ABA-accredited law school.” But what does it actually mean? Who accredits our law schools? What do they do? Wonder no more:
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Karen T. Grisez, a pro bono counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, is the 2025 recipient of the ABA Senior Lawyers Division's John H. Pickering Award of Achievement. Learn more about Karen and the award:.
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There's a job out there for you. Find it on the ABA Career Center:
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RT @abaantitrust: The Antitrust Law Section has long been the most trusted name in legal publishing for antitrust and related fields—and fo….
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Eight key strategies for using conflict resolution practices to foster healthier, more adaptive organizational cultures:
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How to best accommodate neurodiverse lawyers and neurodivergent clients:
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Five ways to develop a partner mindset, no matter what your title at the firm is:
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Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more:
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Mental fatigue affects concentration, memory, processing speed and decision-making — all of which you need at full capacity on bar exam day. Use these five strategies to help you build the stamina you need to finish strong:
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"Physician Law: Evolving Trends & Hot Topics 2025" is an excellent reference for clinicians and professionals who want to stay abreast of current legal and regulatory issues impacting their practice. Available now at:. @abahealthlaw
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