Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
WSBA’s Rule of Law Ambassador program mobilizes thousands of lawyers for civic education and to counter threats and misinformation
Summary
The State Bar launched a Rule of Law Ambassador program and related outreach that organizers say drew thousands on Law Day; leaders said the program pairs lawyers and judges for community engagement, combats misinformation, and provides tools for local education and public trust in the judiciary.
WSBA President Frances Adewale told the court the Bar has launched a Rule of Law Ambassador program to promote public understanding of the rule of law and protect judicial independence. The initiative, she said, is intended to bring lawyers into communities to counter misinformation and to educate the public about why threats to judges undermine the justice system.
“Threats against judges is an affront on the rule of law, and it must stop,” Adewale told the gathering.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
