ABOTA Trial College to be held on the campus of
Princeton University June 6-10
College will provide intense, hands-on instruction for
up-and-coming lawyers
ABOTA will hold its inaugural Trial College on the campus of Princeton University, June 6-10.
The college is designed for third-and fourth-year trial attorneys from both sides of the bar. The college consists of four days of intense instruction on technique, moots and critiques by ABOTA members — including five former ABOTA National presidents — from around the nation, as well as notable judges.
Only 35 students nationwide will be accepted for this unique opportunity. Interested lawyers should apply by calling (800) 779 JURY (5879) or you can download an application here. The application deadline is March 31, 2010.
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Craig Lewis of Houston Sworn in as ABOTA President
 Houston lawyer Craig Lewis was sworn in as ABOTA National President at the organization’s National Board of Directors meeting at the MiraMonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, Calif., on Jan. 23. Mr. Lewis was elected by the general membership of more than 6,400 members, comprised of a balance of plaintiff and defense lawyers, as well as judges. In its 52-year history, Mr. Lewis is the fifth National ABOTA President to hail from the Lone Star State.
As a longtime member of ABOTA’s National Board of Directors, Mr. Lewis helped re-organize the ABOTA Foundation and served as its first president. One of the primary efforts he spearheaded was a partnership with Scholastic InSchool Solutions that placed the interactive classroom resource, “Justice by the People,” on the Internet. “Justice by the People” is an award-winning teaching curriculum that is now available to more than 50 million students and teachers nationwide. He has also served for several years on ABOTA’s Executive Committee and as a Trustee for the ABOTA Foundation.
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ABOTA to provide matching funds for Haiti relief effort
ABOTA will provide funds for the Haiti relief effort by matching donations made by ABOTA members to the American Red Cross. The National Board of Directors unanimously approved an allocation to match the first $25,000 of donations from ABOTA members.
To respond to the this immediate need, please make checks payable to the AMERICAN RED CROSS (details below).
Board members cited the urgent and tremendous need of those who suffered this disaster. Though aid is rushing in from the international community to meet the immediate crisis, the real challenge of rebuilding is just beginning. The magnitude of a 7.0 earthquake has devastated a country that already had 80 percent of its population living in poverty. Huge swaths of Port-au-Prince have no drinking water, sewage systems or electrical service. The death toll is estimated to be 200,000, and 1.5 million people are homeless.
"We know ABOTA's caring and generous members are stepping forward at this time of need. The match is a way to support and double their donations," said ABOTA National President Craig Lewis.
 
TO DONATE:
Make your check payable to:
American Red Cross
Mail your check to:
American Board of Trial Advocates
2001 Bryan St., Suite 3000
Dallas, TX 75201
ATTN: Haiti Relief
Please note: The American Red Cross will send an acknowledgement of your contribution to you. Checks must be made payable to the American Red Cross. Place on the memo line: "ABOTA Haiti Relief." ABOTA will forward checks to the Red Cross.
ABOTA addresses concerns with attorney advertising
‘Principles of Good Practice in Attorney Advertising’ serve as a model for state bar associations
What began as a group of ABOTA’s National Board members gathered in a committee room to discuss issues, ethics and obstacles related to attorney advertising has resulted in a statement for the profession to use throughout the country.
The ABOTA Attorney Advertising Committee studied the issue of attorney advertising and related issues. As a result, the Principles of Good Practice in Attorney Advertising were drafted in an attempt to balance the public’s right to be informed with truthful, ethical and professional practices by attorneys and law firms.
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"Civility Matters" is a 35 minute DVD produced by the ABOTA's Professionalism,
Ethics and Civility Committee. The target audience for "Civility Matters" is
first-year law students and addresses the importance of being civil while
providing real world examples of how civility issues arise and how students
can deal with them. Click on the button below to watch a 5 minute version of the video.
Civility Matters
In Other News...
ABOTA SAYS THANK YOU TO THE FRAMERS FOR FORMING “A MORE PERFECT UNION”
ABOTA kicks off Constitution Day with events in Massachusetts and South Carolina
Teachers Law School
Republic of Austria hosts ABOTA’s Board of Directors at Palace of Justice, site of the Austrian judicial system
Sherry Zhang updates ABOTA's National Board regarding Courageous Advocacy Award recipient still in Chinese custody
ABOTA presents Lifetime Achievement Award to L.A. lawyer H. Gilbert Jones
National Jury Summit To Address 'Protecting The Jury Trial - A Curriculum For Success'
ABOTA Foundation presents first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Gordon S. Rather, Jr.
Edward J. Nevin of San Francisco receives 2008 Masters in Trial Award
2009 Trustees sworn in
Washington wins 2008 Chapter of the Year Award
John L. Holcomb sworn in as ABOTA National President
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