Legendary National Lawyers Guild Attorney Doris Brin Walker Dies
Perhaps best known for her defense of Angela Davis in the 1970s, Walker had a long history of legal victories for labor, and political activists.
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Student Day Against the Death Penalty 2010
The annual day of action is now in its second decade, and this year, Guild law school chapters have organized some impressive events to educate and mobilize their peers against the unjust, inhumane capital punishment system.
Now Accepting Applications for 2010 Haywood Burns Fellowships
The NLG will place up to five fellows in the location of their choice this summer.
NLG Sends Letter to Secretary Clinton
NLG just sent a letter to Secretary Clinton in response to the letter she received from 10 Attorneys General in support of Israel's actions in Gaza.
New Book by Guild Leaders Helps Distressed GIs
Guild president Marjorie Cohn, and Military Law Task Force co-chair Kathleen Gilberd, have published a new book, which is a useful resource for all Guild members interested in U.S. military policy and resistance within the military.
Convention Workshop Applications Due April 1
Each year, members are invited to propose workshops relevant to the Guild's work and current struggles. Approximately 20 workshops will be selected.
NLG Delegation to the Philippines to Observe the May 2010 Elections
The Philippines Subcommittee is organizing a delegation of election observers in coordination with the People's International Observers Mission 2010.
Philippines Election Delegation Application Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for this May 2010 delegation has been extended to March 15, 2010.
Seeking Input on the Future of the NLG: Letter from President Gespass
At the January NEC meeting, we created a "visioning committee," charged with doing strategic political planning for the Guild.
NLG Keynote Speaker in the News
The Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of John Thompson, founder of Resurrection After Exoneration, and 2010 Law for the People Convention Keynote Speaker.