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Contact: Michelle Park, Executive Director (312) 988-6186; parkm@nawl.org

September 7, 2005 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS®

PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS ("NAWL"), ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE WILLIAM REHNQUIST

The President of NAWL, Lorraine Koc, has issued a statement conveying deep regret and mourning at the news of the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The Chief Justice was well respected for his distinguished career in public service, his devotion to the law and the administration of justice, and his fine example as colleague and judicial leader. On behalf of the officers and members of NAWL, Ms. Koc extends profound sympathy to the family of the Chief Justice.