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FEATURE STORIES |
Summer Issue: June/July/August 2011 |
Webster
Takes Office as AJS President
Peter D. Webster began a
one-year term as President of the American Judicature Society (AJS) at the
organization’s annual meeting held earlier this month in Toronto. Webster is a
shareholder in the Tallahassee, Florida, office of Carlton Fields. (Read
more.)
Advocating
Integrity in American Justice
The American Judicature Society's Board of Directors and staff recently approved a new
logo, positioning statement and elevator speech as part of the
organization’s re-branding effort. AJS partnered with Des
Moines, Iowa-based marketing communications agency, Love Scott
MISSION ASSIST, on the branding process in preparation for AJS’s
upcoming centennial celebration.
(Read more.)
2011 Annual
Meeting Highlights
The AJS Board of Directors and membership met in Toronto, Ontario on August 4
for the 2011 Annual Meeting. Among many important business items on the agenda
were the election of Officers and Directors, discussion of ABA House of
Delegates resolutions, and planning for the upcoming AJS Centennial year.
(Read
more.)
Welcome New AJS Staff Members
The Society welcomes Bonnie Harris, new Editor and Director of
Communications & Publications; and K.O. Myers, new Director of
Research & Programs.
(Read
more.)
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Upcoming Events
September 5, 2011
AJS offices closed for Labor Day Holiday
October 24, 2011
Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award in Washington,
D.C.
October 26-28, 2011
22nd National College on
Judicial Conduct and Ethics
*Registration Open*
Chicago, IL
October 28-29, 2011
AJS Fall Board Meeting
Chicago, IL
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Welcome to the
newest AJS Corporate Supporter
DuPont
and Law Firm Benefactor
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
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