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Memorial service for Dot Waldrup

  AWA members are invited to attend a memorial service for Dot Waldrup,  one of the founding "mothers" of the AWA and one of its earliest Presidents.   Dot spend most of her career representing women in sexual harassment/discrimination matters and in family law...

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2012 Law Student Awards

As one of its initiatives in the legal community, the AWA has committed to award $500 annually to an outstanding law clinic student from each of the two local law schools, whose work has focused on issues important to the AWA. At Tulane, the $500 award is given to the...

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Food from the Bar

Thursday May 17, 2012 - Thursday May 17, 2012 700 Edwards Avenue Map and Directions | Register Description:Food from the Bar is the legal community’s response to child hunger across the country. Participants raise funds, donate food, and volunteer at local food banks....

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AWA passed Resolution regarding court consolidation

On March 26, 2012, AWA members voted to approve this 2012 Resolution.  The Resolution supports House Bill 953 and Senate Bill 609, which aims to permanently stop implementation of earlier legislation mandating court consolidation at its current stage. As the...

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Proposed Resolution

The AWA Board of Directors is calling a special meeting for the sole purpose of voting on this 2012 Resolution.  The Resolution supports House Bill 953 and Senate Bill 609, which aims to permanently stop implementation of earlier legislation mandating court...

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