Program Partners
Goal I
To promote improvements in the American system of justice.
Goal II
To promote meaningful access to legal representation and the American
system of justice for all persons regardless of their economic or social
condition.
Goal III
To provide ongoing leadership in improving the law to serve the changing
needs of society.
Goal IV
To increase public understanding of and respect for the law, the legal
process, and the role of the legal profession.
Goal V
To achieve the highest standards of professionalism, competence and ethical
conduct.
Goal VI
To serve as the national representative of the legal profession.
Goal VII
To provide benefits, programs and services which promote professional
growth and enhance the quality of life of the members.
Goal VIII
To advance the rule of law in the world.
Goal IX
To promote full and equal participation in the legal profession by
minorities, women and persons with disabilities.
Goal X
To preserve and enhance the ideals of the legal profession as a common
calling and its dedication to public service.
Goal XI
To preserve the independence of the legal profession and the judiciary as
fundamental to a free society.
For additional information about the American Bar Association, visit
www.abanet.org.
ABA BUSINSESS LAW SECTION
Founded in 1938, the ABA Business Law Section is the premier bar organization for business lawyers. The Section's more than 47,000 members - leaders in the business law arena - represent all areas of business law. Section committees work to further the development and improvement of business law. The Section prides itself in delivering practical resources for the business lawyer.
The Mission of the Business Law Section is to serve its members, the profession and the public by furthering the development and improvement of business law, educating Section members in business law and related professional responsibilities and helping Section members to serve their clients competently, efficiently and professionally.
The over 80 substantive committees produce the Section's practice-specific publications and electronic newsletters, top-notch CLE programs, reports, model statutes and provide comments on pending legislation. With over 400 subcommittees, the Section covers virtually all aspects of business law—from the basic to the very sophisticated.
In addition to the substantive work produced by committees, the Section produces The Business Lawyer, the premier business law journal in the country. Published quarterly, The Business Lawyer contains articles of significant interest to business lawyers. Also, the Section publishes its magazine, Business Law Today, six times a year. In an easy to read format, Business Law Today reports on late breaking developments and trends of vital interest to business lawyers.The Section also publishes a monthly electronic newsletter, eSource. Published monthly this newsletter brings members the best of the Section of Business Law in an easy to click through format. Each issue links to extensive articles and resources relevant to the business lawyer.
For additional information on the ABA Business Law Section, visit the Section's Web site at www.ababusinesslaw.org.
Founded in 1938, the ABA Business Law Section is the premier bar organization for business lawyers. The Section's more than 47,000 members - leaders in the business law arena - represent all areas of business law. Section committees work to further the development and improvement of business law. The Section prides itself in delivering practical resources for the business lawyer.
The Mission of the Business Law Section is to serve its members, the profession and the public by furthering the development and improvement of business law, educating Section members in business law and related professional responsibilities and helping Section members to serve their clients competently, efficiently and professionally.
The over 80 substantive committees produce the Section's practice-specific publications and electronic newsletters, top-notch CLE programs, reports, model statutes and provide comments on pending legislation. With over 400 subcommittees, the Section covers virtually all aspects of business law—from the basic to the very sophisticated.
In addition to the substantive work produced by committees, the Section produces The Business Lawyer, the premier business law journal in the country. Published quarterly, The Business Lawyer contains articles of significant interest to business lawyers. Also, the Section publishes its magazine, Business Law Today, six times a year. In an easy to read format, Business Law Today reports on late breaking developments and trends of vital interest to business lawyers.The Section also publishes a monthly electronic newsletter, eSource. Published monthly this newsletter brings members the best of the Section of Business Law in an easy to click through format. Each issue links to extensive articles and resources relevant to the business lawyer.
For additional information on the ABA Business Law Section, visit the Section's Web site at www.ababusinesslaw.org.
CATALYST
DirectWomen is developing strategic alliances with other key organizations committed to increasing the representation of women on boards of directors, and is proud to partner with Catalyst, the preeminent research and advisory organization working with corporations and firms to advance women in the workplace.
Catalyst is the leading research and advisory organization working with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. As an independent, nonprofit membership organization, Catalyst conducts research on all aspects of women's career advancement and provides strategic and web-based consulting services globally. In particular, CATALYST tracks the advancement of women on boards of the largest U.S.-based public corporations with its Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500. With the support and confidence of member corporations and firms, Catalyst remains connected to business and its changing needs. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women's leadership with the annual Catalyst Award. With offices in New York, San Jose, and Toronto, Catalyst is consistently ranked No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits focused on women's issues by The American Institute of Philanthropy.
For additional information about Catalyst, visit www.catalyst.org.
For additional information about DirectWomen, visit www.directwomen.org or contact Dominique Schulte at 212-735-7392 or by e-mail at dsdirectwomen@gmail.com.
DirectWomen is developing strategic alliances with other key organizations committed to increasing the representation of women on boards of directors, and is proud to partner with Catalyst, the preeminent research and advisory organization working with corporations and firms to advance women in the workplace.
Catalyst is the leading research and advisory organization working with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. As an independent, nonprofit membership organization, Catalyst conducts research on all aspects of women's career advancement and provides strategic and web-based consulting services globally. In particular, CATALYST tracks the advancement of women on boards of the largest U.S.-based public corporations with its Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500. With the support and confidence of member corporations and firms, Catalyst remains connected to business and its changing needs. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women's leadership with the annual Catalyst Award. With offices in New York, San Jose, and Toronto, Catalyst is consistently ranked No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits focused on women's issues by The American Institute of Philanthropy.
For additional information about Catalyst, visit www.catalyst.org.
For additional information about DirectWomen, visit www.directwomen.org or contact Dominique Schulte at 212-735-7392 or by e-mail at dsdirectwomen@gmail.com.
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