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The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Russell G. Pearce, Eli Wald Oct 2011

The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Russell G. Pearce, Eli Wald

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


No Paradise To Regain: Comments On Russell G. Pearce And Eli Wald, The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Kenneth S. Gallant Oct 2011

No Paradise To Regain: Comments On Russell G. Pearce And Eli Wald, The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Kenneth S. Gallant

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Public Interest Law: Facing The Problems Of Maturity, Louise G. Trubek Jul 2011

Public Interest Law: Facing The Problems Of Maturity, Louise G. Trubek

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


A Foreword - The Ben J. Altheimer Symposium: Reframing Public Service Law: Innovative Approaches To Integrating Public Service Into The Legal Profession, Chanley Painter Jul 2011

A Foreword - The Ben J. Altheimer Symposium: Reframing Public Service Law: Innovative Approaches To Integrating Public Service Into The Legal Profession, Chanley Painter

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Innovative Approaches To Public Service Through Institutionalized Action Research: Reflections From Law And Social Work, Susan R. Jones, Shirley J. Jones Jul 2011

Innovative Approaches To Public Service Through Institutionalized Action Research: Reflections From Law And Social Work, Susan R. Jones, Shirley J. Jones

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Future Of Public Interest Law, Scott L. Cummings Jul 2011

The Future Of Public Interest Law, Scott L. Cummings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


A Brief Moment Of Opportunity: The Effects Of The Economic Downturn On The Delivery Of Legal Services To The Poor, Joanne Martin, Stephen Daniels Jul 2011

A Brief Moment Of Opportunity: The Effects Of The Economic Downturn On The Delivery Of Legal Services To The Poor, Joanne Martin, Stephen Daniels

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Bridging The Civil Justice Gap In Arkansas, Jean Turner Carter, Amy Dunn Johnson, Annabelle Imber Tuck Jul 2011

Bridging The Civil Justice Gap In Arkansas, Jean Turner Carter, Amy Dunn Johnson, Annabelle Imber Tuck

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


No Paradise To Regain: Comments On Russell G. Pearce And Eli Wald, The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Kenneth S. Gallant Jan 2011

No Paradise To Regain: Comments On Russell G. Pearce And Eli Wald, The Obligation Of Lawyers To Heal Civic Culture: Confronting The Ordeal Of Incivility In The Practice Of Law, Kenneth S. Gallant

Faculty Scholarship

This piece responds to Russell G. Pearce and Eli Wald, The Obligation of Lawyers to Heal Civic Culture: Confronting the Ordeal of Incivility in the Practice of Law (presented at the 2011 Altheimer Symposium, UALR Bowen School of Law). It agrees with their view that arguments from "relational self-interest" (viewing self interest as necessarily connected to the interests of others) can address issues of incivility in the American politics and the practice of law in ways that other arguments cannot.

It disagrees with them on a few specific points:

1. The so-called Ordeal of Incivility in American politics, culture and …


Some Thoughts On The State Of Women Lawyers And Why Title Vii Has Not Worked For Them, Theresa M. Beiner Jan 2011

Some Thoughts On The State Of Women Lawyers And Why Title Vii Has Not Worked For Them, Theresa M. Beiner

Faculty Scholarship

This essay discusses why women lawyers have not been as successful in large firms in spite of graduating from law school in large numbers over the last twenty years. It begins by giving a snapshot of the state of women lawyers, including women lawyers of color. It includes stories and studies of women’s struggles at these firms. It also describes why Title VII has not worked to solve the problems associated with being a successful woman in a law firm. Finally, it suggests some potential solutions that may help women be more successful in these environments.