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Happy Mexican Independence Day 💚🤍❤️!Today, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the start of Mexico’s fi...
09/16/2026

Happy Mexican Independence Day 💚🤍❤️!

Today, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the start of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spanish rule on September 16, 1810.

The day honors the courage, resilience, and determination of those who helped shape Mexico’s path toward independence. It is also an opportunity to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Mexican and Mexican American communities.

¡Viva México! 💚🤍❤️🦅

09/16/2026

60 Years of LGBTQ Advocacy and the ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section 🏳️‍🌈

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕰️ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
📺 Format: Free non-CLE Webinar, available on-demand immediately after on YouTube
Sponsor: ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

We just celebrated the 60-year anniversary of the ABA's Civil Rights and Social Justice Section. Over the course of that time, both the LGBTQ movement and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community within the CRSJ has evolved. Join our esteemed panelists for Part I of a two-webinar series to learn about the history of the movement and how it dovetailed with support for the LGBTQ+ community within the ABA.

📢 Speakers:
💠 Mark D. Agrast – Past Chair, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Vice President, World Justice Project
💠 Marie-Amelie George – Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Law, Wake Forest University; Legal Historian
💠 Paul M. Smith – Visiting Professor, Georgetown Law School; 2026-2027 Chair, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

✴️ Moderator:
💠 Patrick McGlone – Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Ullico Inc.

Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/bJJQ50ZOkSQ

Criminalizing Coercive Control: A Cross-Jurisdictional Perspective📅 When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 🕰️ Time: 12:00 PM - ...
09/15/2026

Criminalizing Coercive Control: A Cross-Jurisdictional Perspective

📅 When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕰️ Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Sponsor: ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence

While coercive control has been criminalized in several countries, efforts to criminalize it in the United States have faced significant challenges. Yet coercive control already appears in criminal cases in important ways, shaping victim behavior, contributing to recantation, and sometimes resulting in survivors themselves becoming defendants.

This program brings together experts from England, Scotland, France, Australia, and the United States to examine the benefits and challenges of criminalization, lessons from international approaches, and how coercive control is already showing up in the criminal legal system.

This CLE is free for ABA members. Please join us for this timely and important conversation.

💡 Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/s50N50ZO1kc

The ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich histo...
09/15/2026

The ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities and recognizing the vital role of the legal profession in advancing justice and equality.

We’re also proud to highlight the important work of our friends at ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities, which works to advance the legal rights and interests of Hispanic people and promote greater understanding of the issues affecting Hispanic communities.

This month, we celebrate the advocates, attorneys, leaders, and communities whose contributions continue to strengthen our profession and advance civil rights and social justice.

✨ Join CRSJ in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & learn more about the Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities ➡️ https://ow.ly/ZKAy50ZNVxM

Want to get more involved with civil rights and social justice work? Join the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Jus...
09/15/2026

Want to get more involved with civil rights and social justice work? Join the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice for a virtual Committee Showcase! Meet committee leaders, explore current priorities, and find your place within CRSJ.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Free • Non-CLE Member Orientation
Register here: https://ow.ly/rQZN50ZIqpP

📓 Read all About It | Debunking the Voter Fraud Myth, AgainBy Yasmin Abusaif, featured in Human Rights Magazine, Volume ...
09/14/2026

📓 Read all About It | Debunking the Voter Fraud Myth, Again
By Yasmin Abusaif, featured in Human Rights Magazine, Volume 52, Issue 1: “The Right to Vote in Free and Fair Elections” 🗳️

Voter fraud is extremely rare, yet false claims about widespread voter fraud continue to undermine public confidence in our elections, suppress participation, and put election officials at risk.

In her article, Yasmin Abusaif examines how election disinformation can be used to erode trust in our democratic institutions and emphasizes the important role lawyers can play in pushing back against false election claims.

As lawyers and advocates, protecting the right to vote means protecting the integrity of our elections and ensuring that misinformation does not undermine participation.

📖 Read the article and learn more about the fight to protect the right to vote ➡️ https://ow.ly/I5ah50ZNujZ

Renovation, Resilience, and the Rule of Law in the Upcoming Bar Year📅 Premiere: Thursday, September 17, 2026🕰️ Time: 2:0...
09/14/2026

Renovation, Resilience, and the Rule of Law in the Upcoming Bar Year
📅 Premiere: Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕰️ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
📺 Format: CRSJ Chair Chat, premiere to YouTube

CRSJ Chair Paul M. Smith sits down with ABA President Barbara J. Howard for a conversation about the Association’s path forward. They discuss the ABA’s “renovation project” to build a stronger financial foundation, improve the member experience, and make it easier for young lawyers to find meaningful opportunities for engagement. The conversation also examines the ABA’s continuing role in defending the rule of law, judicial independence, democracy, and the legal profession during a period of profound challenge.

📢 Speakers
💠 Barbara J. Howard – 2026-2027 President, American Bar Association; Principal, Barbara J. Howard Co., L.P.A.
💠 Paul M. Smith – 2026-2027 Chair, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Visiting Professor, Georgetown Law School

📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/810850ZNnMe

📓 Read all about it! Human Rights Magazine Volume 52, Issue 1, “The Right to Vote in Free and Fair Elections” 🗳️In the i...
09/11/2026

📓 Read all about it! Human Rights Magazine Volume 52, Issue 1, “The Right to Vote in Free and Fair Elections” 🗳️

In the issue’s introductory article, “The Electoral System in Crisis,” ABA CRSJ Chair Paul M. Smith examines the challenges facing voting rights and our electoral system.

Smith explores the erosion of voting protections, the influence of money in politics, partisan gerrymandering, and the importance of ensuring that every voter has a meaningful voice in our democracy.

He also looks ahead with a message of hope: protecting free and fair elections will require continued advocacy, legal action, and meaningful democratic reform.

📖 Read the full article HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/6Wum50ZMFRT

Today, ABA CRSJ remembers September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by the attacks on our nation.We honor those ...
09/11/2026

Today, ABA CRSJ remembers September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by the attacks on our nation.

We honor those who lost their lives, remember the families and communities who continue to carry their loss, and recognize the courage of the first responders, rescue workers, and countless individuals who helped others in the days that followed.

On this day of remembrance, may we continue to uphold the values of compassion, service, unity, and justice.

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. 💙Su***de prevention is a shared responsibility. Taking a moment to check in, list...
09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. 💙

Su***de prevention is a shared responsibility. Taking a moment to check in, listen without judgment, and remind someone that they are not alone can make a difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support 24/7.

Let’s continue to break the stigma, look out for one another, and make sure no one feels they have to face a difficult moment alone.

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