American Bar Association (ABA)
2011 Resolution 108
In 2011, the American Bar Association (ABA); the general authority and standard for the practice of law, law school credentialing and leading authority of law with the the United States, entered a resolution to find more peaceful means to resolve disputes.
Approved by:
The Section of Dispute Resolution Council
April 13, 2011.
Adopted by:
The House of Delegates
August 8-9, 2011
Approved and Adopted
Part 1 of 4 (RESOLVED), That the American Bar Association affirms the principle of civility as a foundation for democracy and the rule of law and urges lawyers to set a high standard for civil discourse as an example for others in resolving differences constructively and without disparagement of others.
Part 2 of 4 (FURTHER RESOLVED), That the American Bar Association urges all lawyers, ABA member entities and other bar associations to take meaningful steps to enhance the constructive role of lawyers in promoting a more civil and deliberative public discourse.
Part 3 of 4 (FURTHER RESOLVED), That the American Bar Association urges all government officials and employees, political parties, the media, advocacy organizations, and candidates for political office and their supporters, to strive toward a more civil public discourse in the conduct of political activities and in the administration of the affairs of government.
Part 4 of 4 (FURTHER RESOLVED), That the American Bar Association supports governmental policies, practices, and procedures that promote civility and civil public discourse consistent with federal and state constitutional requirements.
Meaning of Resolution 108
The general meaning behind 2011 Resolution 108 is that the American Bar Association that we must seek out more civil means of resolving disputes and that attorneys and law schools take steps to to promote “more civil and deliberate” ways to resolve disputes. Generally, speaking this is negotiation, conciliation and mediation.
That the ABA urges, is you understand the power of the ABA urge is a strong word, all government, employees, officials, political offices, etc. to themselves find these methods and to put policy and procedure into place to make this happen.
The Actual PDF of 2011/108
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