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VOL. IX Number 2 , September 23, 2002

"A Greater NBA, A Greater You"

EXECUTIVE BOARD REITERATES ITS POSITION ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS

In its meeting on September 14, 2002, the Executive Board of the National Bar Association has restated its position that certain judicial candidates nominated by President Bush do not meet the standards of the NBA; accordingly, the NBA has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject such nominations. Currently pending, is the nomination of Dennis Shedd to the 4th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. NBA President, Malcolm S. Robinson, has stated that "The National Bar Association has had the opportunity to examine Dennis Shedd's positions relative to free access to the court system in general as well as the preservation of a litigant's ability to demand a jury trial. We oppose his nomination and urge all of our members to write to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov), and your elected officials expressing your opposition to that nomination." The NBA was one of many organizations that were successful in persuading the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Priscilla Owens to the 5th Circuit.

THE WILEY A. BRANTON ISSUES SYMPOSIUM AND BOARD MEETING OF THE NBA

Pack your bags and plan to attend the next Board Meeting of the National Bar Association and the Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium which will take place October 23-27, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri. Contact the NBA Office (202) 842-3900 for registration and hotel information. The theme is "Brown v. Board Revisited: Past Present and Future."

THE A. LEON HIGGINBOTHAM AWARDS DINNER AND GALA

The first A. Leon Higginbotham Awards Dinner and Gala will be held in New York City on November 14, 2002 to honor the memory of our great jurist, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham. Sponsored by the National Bar Institute (NBI), funds raised will be used to continue its scholarship endeavors as well as its general support of the NBA. The location of the event will be the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers; Individual tickets are $500.00. Contact nbigala@aol.com or the NBA office (202) 842-3900 for more details. There will also be an opportunity to be listed in the program. A "benefactor" can be listed at a cost of $500. An "Advocate" can be listed for the cost of $100". A "Supporter" can be listed for the cost of $50. Contact Andrea Pair Bryant at attyapb@austin.rr.com. If you are serious about your commitment to civil and human rights, join us and make a difference!

ODDS AND ENDS

Charles Douglas Dixon is General Counsel of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)…….Ronda R. Robinson has successfully completed the coveted National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Training Program for those that are prepared for media ownership…..Gloria Jones of Gloroius Graphics designed the new masthead of the NBA LAWFAX (301 442-2068)…For an enchanting evening, see "Three Sistahs" appearing at Metrostage in Old Town Alexandria. Based upon the Chekhov work, "Three Sisters", it has charmed your Editor. Visit: www.metrostage.org.

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