A distinguished division; government, public sector lawyers emphasize ethical practice, pro bono service
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The ABA Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division was established in 1991, emphasizes diverse membership and leadership, and sees ethics and professional responsibility as high priorities. In fact, the section has an interactive "Ethical Considerations in Public Interest Law" CLE program. The division fosters pro bono and public interest work by its lawyers. The division has annual awards recognizing outstanding public service contributions of government and public sector lawyers.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1998
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Community-based crusade; committee's anti-drug efforts hinge on unified family courts
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The ABA Standing Committee on Substance Abuse has developed an Anti-Drug Coalition Initiative in the belief that problems are best solved by a whole community, and the initiative is a joint effort with state and local bars to urge lawyers to engage law enforcement, government agencies, and business and civic organizations to work jointly on solving the problems caused by illegal drug use.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1998
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