Miscellaneous

Dear colleagues,

Over the last week, lawyers and judges throughout the United States and
elsewhere have shown their support for the rule of law in Pakistan and
throughout the world by calling attention to the suspension of the Pakistani
national constitution and the arrest and detention of lawyers and judges.
Events last week included rallies held in Cleveland, sponsored by the Cleveland
Bar Association, and in Akron, sponsored by Akron Bar Association and the
University of Akron Law School.

This Wednesday, November 14 at noon, the lawyers of Ohio will have an
opportunity to express their support for the rule of law at a rally at the Statehouse
in Columbus (near the McKinley Monument on High Street between Broad & State
Streets) organized by the Columbus Bar Association. The Columbus rally will be held concurrently with similar events around the country, including a march in Washington,
D.C., planned by the American Bar Association.

The OSBA applauds the efforts of the American Bar Association, Columbus Bar
Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Akron Bar Association and others in
displaying support for lawyers and judges in Pakistan who are fighting to preserve
and protect the rule of law and judicial independence. Further, the events in Pakistan
should cause us to reflect on the absence of the rule of law and basic civil liberties in
many countries around the world and the imperative that we speak out for these
fundamental principles of justice. The OSBA encourages lawyers in Ohio to join their
colleagues in support of these principles at the rally in Columbus and at other events
across Ohio.

Sincerely,

Rob Ware
President
Ohio State Bar Association

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