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Learn about "Elder Law 2007—Changes in the Law and Expanding an Elder Law Practice," "Scientific Evidence in the Courts: What's on the Horizon?" and "Who Owns Your Genes: How Gene Patents are Trampling Individuals Rights." These are just three of the practical continuing legal education programs that the ABA will present at its Annual Meeting in San Francisco August 9 to14.

In addition to offering the opportunity to secure mandatory CLE hours through hundreds of educational programs, the Annual Meeting provides the chance for networking as more than 9,000 lawyers are expected to attend the many events and sessions.

Other highlights of the conference include the 17th annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon. Presented by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, the Margaret Brent Awards this year will go to:

• Roxana C. Bacon, executive director, Western Progress, and first president of the State Bar of Arizona, whose work includes seeking a more just society by advancing an agenda rooted in opportunity, equity, freedom, independence

• Marsha S. Berzon, circuit judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the ninth Circuit in San Francisco

• Angela M. Bradstreet, managing partner, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP

• Marva Jones Brooks, partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, who is also the first woman and the first African American City Attorney for Atlanta

• Judge Irma S. Raker, Court of Appeals of Maryland.

The Brent Awards luncheon will take place on August 12.

On August 13 and 14, the ABA's policymaking body, the House of Delegates, will deliberate on such issues as support for youth transitioning out of the foster care system, preserving the rule of law in uncertain times, accessibility of legal Web sites for persons with disabilities, civics learning and insurance parity for alcohol or other drug abuse.

Learn more about the 2007 ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco at www.abanet.org/annual/2007.

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