2008 ABA Annual Meeting in New York City

Critical National and International Legal Issues Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York in August

U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey Among Prominent Speakers

With more than 1,500 top-quality legal programs and events, and presentations by the foremost law experts and speakers, including U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey, the American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting in New York City is the nation’s premier gathering of legal professionals.

Online registration for news reporters is easier than ever. Credential guidelines are at www.abanews.org/credentials.html. 

The 555-member ABA House of Delegates will meet on Aug. 11 and 12 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New York to consider policy recommendations and vote on resolutions. During the meeting, Mukasey will address the assembly. Also, Patricia Wald, former U.S. and international war crimes judge, will receive the ABA Medal, the association’s highest honor.

For more information or with questions call the ABA Division for Media Relations and Communication Services at 312/988-6171 or 202/662-1090 or email abanews@abanet.org.

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