National Bill of Rights Day is observed every year on December 15th to commemorate the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantees certain civil rights and liberties to all Americans. The First Congress of the United States first proposed twelve amendments to the Constitution in a joint resolution on September 25, 1789. Ten of the proposed amendments were approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures and the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.
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The team from Lawyerist.com has developed a model to help small firm lawyers create a more client-centric and future-oriented practice, one that provides these lawyers the opportunity to have a work-life balance while still effectively serving the needs of their clients. The resulting model is set out in The Small Firm RoadMap: A Survival Guide to the Future of Your Law Practice.
Read moreRegister Now for the Law Library’s Virtual Rededication Ceremony on December 16
On February 9, 2021, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to rededicate the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library in honor of a local civil rights leader, Robert W. Hainsworth. Mr. Hainsworth fought for equal access to government buildings, including the Law Library, and equal treatment at the ballot box throughout his 30-year legal career. Please join us for a virtual Rededication Ceremony on Thursday, December 16, at 2 p.m. Click “Read More” for a registration link.
Read more80th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan attacked U.S. military and naval forces based in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. Often regarded as the event that marked the United States’ entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed a joint session of the U.S. House one day after the attack and asked Congress to declare war on Japan in his landmark “Day of Infamy” speech. that same day, Congress passed a joint resolution declaring war on Japan. Three days later, Japan’s allies Germany and Italy declared war against the United States. Congress then declared war on the Axis powers on December 11, 1941, and the United States entered World War II.
Read moreDonate, Volunteer, and Connect to Your Community
It doesn’t have to be #GivingTuesday to get involved and give back to your community! This roundup of assistance programs, legal aid organizations, and other giving and volunteer opportunities that serve those in need of legal and general assistance in Harris County is a good place to start if you’re looking to give back to your community to give back to this holiday season.
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