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Judge Sarah Sharer Curley (Ret.) to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Sarah Sharer Curley has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award , which recognizes a judge or attorney specializing in bankruptcy law who has exhibited ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession, the rule of law, and personal ethics and integrity.

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  • Sarah Sharer Curley has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award , which recognizes a judge or attorney specializing in bankruptcy law who has exhibited ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession, the rule of law, and personal ethics and integrity.
  • Curley will receive the award at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in Austin, Texas, in October.
  • While a judge, Curley led the creation of a bankruptcy court self-help center to assist pro se litigants in getting legal advice from volunteer attorneys.
  • When Curley retired from the bench, colleagues honored her by establishing the Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley Self Help Center Award, which honors a Phoenix bankruptcy attorney for extraordinary contributions and service to the center.

Legal Professionals to Connect and Share e-Discovery Expertise at Relativity Fest 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its speaker lineup and key event information for Relativity Fest, an annual conference designed to educate and connect the e-discovery community, taking place Sept. 26-28 in Chicago. Thousands attend the conference which challenges attendees to rethink how they conduct e-discovery with engaging panel discussions, hands-on exercises, breakout sessions and insights from industry leaders.

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  • "It's been a watershed year for legal tech innovation and there are so many accomplishments from the entire Relativity community to celebrate at Relativity Fest," said Phil Saunders, CEO at Relativity.
  • Relativity Fest brings together the brightest minds in the industry and attracts expert speakers for three days of transformation, education and connection.
  • Relativity Fest comes on the heels of another significant conference for the legal industry, ILTACON , which took place August 20-24.
  • Relativity plans to continue to build on the momentum with additional product launch announcements at Relativity Fest.

Legal Professionals to Connect and Share e-Discovery Expertise at Relativity Fest 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its speaker lineup and key event information for Relativity Fest, an annual conference designed to educate and connect the e-discovery community, taking place Sept. 26-28 in Chicago. Thousands attend the conference which challenges attendees to rethink how they conduct e-discovery with engaging panel discussions, hands-on exercises, breakout sessions and insights from industry leaders.

Key Points: 
  • "It's been a watershed year for legal tech innovation and there are so many accomplishments from the entire Relativity community to celebrate at Relativity Fest," said Phil Saunders, CEO at Relativity.
  • Relativity Fest brings together the brightest minds in the industry and attracts expert speakers for three days of transformation, education and connection.
  • Relativity Fest comes on the heels of another significant conference for the legal industry, ILTACON , which took place August 20-24.
  • Relativity plans to continue to build on the momentum with additional product launch announcements at Relativity Fest.

Dome Construction’s Melissa Berg Wins National Association of Women in Construction Award

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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Dome Construction , one of Californias leading general contractors, today announced that Melissa Berg, Director of Inclusion, Culture, and Engagement, won the Champions of Progress Award from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

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  • Dome Construction , one of Californias leading general contractors, today announced that Melissa Berg, Director of Inclusion, Culture, and Engagement, won the Champions of Progress Award from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
  • The construction industry has a history of being a male-dominated field, a key reason to why Domes DEI program was created, said Rob Lynch, CEO of Dome Construction.
  • The Champions of Progress Award identifies changemakers who exemplify actions, vision, and ideals that shift the paradigm for the construction industry.
  • As pioneers of innovative construction practices, Dome is committed to utilizing methodologies and technologies that push construction forward, such as creating technologies like eMOD .

Collective Liberty and NCOSE Among Over 50 Organizations and U.S. Government Oppose American Law Institute (ALI) Proposed Changes to the Model Penal Code

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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The proposed changes narrow and weaken sexual assault law including the sex trafficking statute.

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  • The proposed changes narrow and weaken sexual assault law including the sex trafficking statute.
  • A motion will be offered at ALI's Tuesday, May 17th meeting to OPPOSE the draft revisions.
  • The ALI proposed amendments to the Model Penal Code, however, disregard that process and evolution.
  • A bipartisan group of 35 Attorneys General object to the hasty process arguing last week that the proposed changes "silence survivor voices."

JUSTICE CHRISTINE DURHAM JOINS WILSON SONSINI'S LITIGATION DEPARTMENT IN SALT LAKE CITY

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Justice Christine Durham has joined the firm's litigation department as Senior Of Counsel in the Salt Lake City office.

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  • Justice Durham's move also re-connects her with former Utah Supreme Court JusticeDeno Himonas, who joined Wilson Sonsini's Salt Lake City office upon his retirement in March 2022.
  • In 2002, Justice Durham achieved yet another milestone by being the first woman Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court.
  • From 2018 until she joined Wilson Sonsini, Justice Durham was an attorney at Zimmerman Booher, an appellate law firm in Salt Lake City.
  • The firm now has more than 14 attorneys, including Justice Durham, who are based in Wilson Sonsini's Salt Lake City office.

Explosive Growth Leads to Day of Celebration

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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This full day celebration themed "Securing the Record Through Digital Methods" celebrates Digital Court Reporting and Legal Transcription as the fastest growing method of capturing the legal record and creating a transcript.

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  • This full day celebration themed "Securing the Record Through Digital Methods" celebrates Digital Court Reporting and Legal Transcription as the fastest growing method of capturing the legal record and creating a transcript.
  • Many of them work in the court system as Official Reporters while others work as independent contractors for court reporting agencies and transcription firms.
  • The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers, AAERT, provides education and certification for professionals engaged in digital reporting, transcribing, and associated roles.
  • AAERT offers networking opportunities for its members and promotes public awareness about the value of digital reporting.