ABA Connection: Criminal Justice and Litigation Sections' Upcoming Meetings
Ethics, Politics and Public Corruption, Oh My!
Lawyers as problem - solvers
On April 3, 2009 in Birmingham, the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association will address substantive and procedural issues surrounding public corruption during a one-day CLE program titled "Ethics–Politics–and Public Corruption".
The 10 percent factor
The impact of public corruption extends far beyond the courthouse. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that at least ten percent of the funding for federal government programs is lost to public corruption and government fraud every year. The U.S. Department of Justice considers the investigation and prosecution of public corruption to be one of its top priorities, with recent investigations having resulted in charges and convictions of federal officials in all branches of government, as well as against numerous state and local officials.
Walking a thin line
The program–which will consist of four separate panels featuring journalists, judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and legal scholars–will discuss and provide practical direction of the boundaries between legitimate political activity and corruption and explore the impact of aggressive prosecutions on certain conduct; explore the role of prosecutors, defense lawyers and judges in the trial of public corruption cases; and consider the media's influence in such cases, and how the players–prosecutors, defense lawyers and judges–can best deal with the media within the bounds of law and ethics.
The event will take place at the stunning and majestic Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa which features a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course highlighted by sweeping majestic views of the surrounding foothills as well as a lavish 12,000-square-foot European spa, exclusively designed to ensure complete relaxation and tranquility.
The Section is holding a block of rooms at a rate of $195 single/double until Wednesday, March 4 at 5 p.m. CST. Please call the hotel at 1-800/593-6419 and refer to the ABA Criminal Justice Section 2009 Spring Meeting to obtain this rate.
The judges, the advocates and the issues
The Alabama State Bar is pleased to be a participant of the 2009 ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference (April 30–May 1, 2009 in Atlanta). This is a unique opportunity to see, hear and meet the judges and advocates handling the most important litigation issues that are in the news and in courthouses around the country. You'll also have opportunities to network with colleagues from Atlanta, the southeast and around the country.
Doubling your CLE choices while lowering your rate
The conference enables you to mix and match programs from more than 21 program tracks to learn the latest trends in areas affecting your law practice. You can also choose from more than 60 outstanding programs and five networking events. With more than double the number of CLE programs and lower registration rates, including special low rates for first-time attendees, you can meet all of your CLE requirements and top litigators from around the country at the 2009 ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference.
Attorney General Eric Holder will be the keynote speaker at the John Minor Wisdom Awards Luncheon May 1st.
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