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AJS Washington State Chapter Makes a Difference

In several states AJS members have formed state chapters to enhance the experience of their AJS memberships. The Washington State chapter exemplifies the benefits to local AJS members working together to address matters central to the AJS mission in their own area. (Read more)

Winners of Opperman, Justice, Devitt and Toni House Awards Announced

AJS awards have achieved national recognition as prestigious honors. The winners of four annual awards have been announced. The honorees will be recognized at awards ceremonies in the coming months. (Read more)

Save the Date!

Thomas R. Phillips, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, will receive the 2007 Justice Award, the highest honor AJS bestows, on November 15, 2007, at the Hilton-Americas hotel in Houston, Texas.

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Order Your Copy of the AJS/Drake Law Review White Symposium

The 2007 AJS/Drake Law Review Symposium issue tackles the growing politicization of judicial selection in the United States.
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AJS Conducts Judicial Nominating Commissioner Training Sessions

A critical component to a nonpartisan judicial merit selection plan that garners public support is confidence in the ability and trustworthiness of the judicial nominating commission and its procedures. AJS has developed an educational program covering the nominating commission process from start to finish.  (Read more)

Law Firm Benefactor Program Expanded

Prominent law firms from across the nation are recognized as AJS Benefactor firms. Benefactor firms support the award winning AJS periodical Judicature as well as the continuing efforts of AJS to maintain the integrity and independence of the judiciary.
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