Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Our Shattered Domestic Tranquility: May Newsletter

It is interesting to imagine what our founding fathers would think about our country today. One suspects they would also be sharing in the grief felt by a nation brought to its knees from yet two more horrific mass killings, less than two weeks apart.  Hi John,  At Lawyers Defending American Democr…

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  Lauren Rikleen · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Roe v. Wade ruling is a terrifying glimpse into the future

If ever there was a call to the legal profession to step up and speak out, it is now. Otherwise, our silence will speak volumes about the future we are willing to accept. Colleagues and Friends, Politico’s publication of an apparently leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v.…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Why Signing an Open Letter Matters

At a time when we see so many efforts to undermine democracy — and common decency — I was moved by a speech last week by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow. We hope you will be as well, and will join us in speaking out against hate. Colleagues and Friends, At a time when we see so many efforts…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Hate Won't Win (Add Your Signature)

By this letter, we ask that you, too, refuse to stay silent in the face of attacks on fundamental American democratic principles of civil discourse and fair treatment. Colleagues and Friends,Last week, Senator Mallory McMorrow was the subject of hate speech in the form of a fundraising letter from …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 4:24 PM

The Gaslighting of America: April Newsletter

We are now regularly experiencing the gaslighting of America by people who insist that what we are seeing does not exist — and are being pushed into dangerous territory by a determined minority willing to undermine our very democracy in exchange for power. Hi John,  Our Constitution emerged from po…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 6:22 PM

CA Bar to Investigate John Eastman for 2020 Election Role

This week, the State Bar of California announced it will take action on the ethics complaint LDAD lodged against John Eastman who, working alongside Rudy Giuliani and former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey C. Clark, actively engaged in efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election. Hello Joh…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 1:36 PM

The work ahead of us

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the public launch of Lawyers Defending American Democracy, I ask for — and we need — the financial support of as many of you as possible Colleagues and Friends, On the occasion of the third anniversary of the public launch of Lawyers Defending American De…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 4:20 PM

February Newsletter: Democracy Heroes & Threats

Since its inception, Lawyers Defending American Democracy has stood for the belief that our profession must defend our democratic institutions and the rule of law. Too often, we see our brethren in the organized bar stay silent, fearful of using the collective power of the profession to teach, to …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 8:40 PM

January Newsletter: Democracy Heroes & Threats

Our focus in 2022 includes the launch of the Democracy Commitment, an effort to enlist thousands of lawyers to use their considerable knowledge and influence in support of fundamental principles to protect the rule of law and our democratic institutions. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 3:55 PM

What will your legacy be?

Earlier this week, we sent notice of a new project — The Democracy Commitment. The Democracy Commitment is, in essence, a challenge to the legal profession to both recognize the unique skills they can bring to protecting the rule of law, our democratic institutions, and our justice …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A Challenge to America’s Lawyers

Lawyers Defending American Democracy is issuing a challenge to the legal profession, asking lawyers across the country to sign onto the Democracy Commitment.     Colleagues and Friends, In the year since the January 6 attack on the Ca…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 6:49 PM

End of Year Request for Donations (Now Eligible for Charitable Deduction)

We are pleased to let everyone know that we now have a Fiscal Sponsor. As a result of our adoption by the sterling MA Community Foundation -- North Central MA Community foundation (NCMCF) --all donations to LDAD made via the NCMCF link here and on our website, are tax deductible und…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Deadline Approaching: Add Your Signature to Our Ethics Complaint Against John Eastman

I am writing to ask you to join in supporting an ethics complaint that Lawyers Defending American Democracy will file next week against John Eastman, an attorney for Donald Trump, who assisted in efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.    …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 8:21 PM

Ethics complaint against Attorney John Eastman (Add Your Signature)

I am writing to ask you to join in supporting an ethics complaint that Lawyers Defending American Democracy will file next week against John Eastman, an attorney for Donald Trump, who assisted in efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.    …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 7:55 PM

December Newsletter: Democracy Heroes & Threats

The work of Lawyers Defending American Democracy is focused on protecting our democratic institutions and the rule of law. A core part of that work is seeking to hold lawyers and public officials accountable for violating their oath to protect the Constitution of the United States. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Invitation to Attend a Special Panel on Pending Paxton Ethics Complaint

Please join us when a distinguished panel explores the pending ethics complaint against Texas Attorney General Kenneth Paxton contending his Supreme Court lawsuit to overturn the presidential election and his urging January 6 marchers to overturn the Electoral College results violated Tex…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 12:06 AM

LINK CORRECTION: November Newsletter

The work of Lawyers Defending American Democracy is focused on protecting our democratic institutions and the rule of law. A core part of that work is seeking to hold lawyers and public officials accountable for violating their oath to protect the Constitution of the United States. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 6:34 PM

November Newsletter: Democracy Heroes & Threats

The work of Lawyers Defending American Democracy is focused on protecting our democratic institutions and the rule of law. A core part of that work is seeking to hold lawyers and public officials accountable for violating their oath to protect the Constitution of the United States. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 8:52 PM

Your help

As we build on the quality work reflected in our open letters, statements and our various calls for professional ethical accountability, we recognize that volunteer efforts alone, as noble and impactful as they have been, are not enough to help LDAD play the kind of potential remedi…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Our Opinion in Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law has published an op-ed by LDAD board members Lauren Stiller Rikleen, John Montgomery, and James McHugh.     Hello John, Bloomberg Law has published an op-ed by LDAD board members Lauren Stiller Rikleen, John Montgomery, …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Breaking: LDAD files Ethics Complaint against Assistant AG Clark

LDAD has joined with prominent members of the DC Bar to file an ethics complaint against former Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey B. Clark.     Hello John, LDAD has joined with prominent members of the DC Bar to file an ethics compla…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 2:49 PM

LDAD’s Inaugural Newsletter: Democracy Heroes and Threats

Here at LDAD, we think incessantly about the ongoing threats to our democracy. We constantly ask ourselves why the infrastructure of the legal profession – bar associations, law school deans, law firms, and corporate counsel – remain largely silent as too many states attack the rule of la…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

September 19, 2021 at 1:47 PM

It's not too late: Join our Open Letter Condemning the Texas Abortion Law

Please join Lawyers Defending American Democracy by signing this call-to-action in support of protecting the constitutional rights of women and protecting the rule of law against these unlawful actions in Texas.     Hello John, It is …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Call to Action: Texas Abortion Statute Defiles the Constitution

Please join Lawyers Defending American Democracy by signing this call-to-action in support of protecting the constitutional rights of women and protecting the rule of law against these unlawful actions in Texas.     Hello John, The ne…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 9:05 PM

The Reckoning Begins for Trump’s Lawyers

Two recent federal court decisions have sent an important message about legal accountability and the need for lawyers to be held responsible for meritless claims made in lawsuits.     Hello John, Two recent federal court decisions hav…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

August 8, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Are there any voting rights left?

The recent anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act - 56 years ago - is an important reminder of what has been lost as state legislatures across the country careen forward with their efforts to suppress voting rights, particularly in communities of color. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM

A humble request

On behalf of myself and the members of the LDAD Steering Committee, thank you for your participation in our effort as lawyers to defend American democracy and the rule of law against what has been and, in our opinion, continues to be a systematic assault on the core institutions, no…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 2:30 PM

LDAD Files Ethics Complaint Against Texas AG Paxton

Four former State Bar of Texas Presidents joined LDAD to file an ethics complaint urging bar regulators to discipline Texas Attorney General Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr. The 31-page complaint asserts a pattern of serious ethical misconduct, including having filed a frivolous Supreme Co…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 5:21 PM

The Hill: "Lawyers group criticizes Noem, Abbot on National Guard to border"

LDAD strongly opposes the deployment of non-federalized National Guard troops to the border by Texas and South Dakota governors. Our newest statement, Private Armies Attack the Rule of Law, cautions against such direct threats to our nation’s democracy and urges President Biden to i…

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM

LDAD Ethics Complaint Update: Giuliani's Law License Suspended!

LDAD Ethics Complaint Update: Giuliani's Law License Suspended! We are gratified LDAD's ethics complaint played a role in this outcome, which is an affirmation that lawyers have an obligation to the truth. View this email in your browser …

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 9:35 PM

The hidden danger in states' attempts to suppress the vote

The hidden danger in states' attempts to suppress the vote Bills pending or enacted in forty-one states reflect attempts to inject political and partisan considerations into the administration of elections. View this email in your browser …

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 2:52 PM

LDAD Calls for Reversal of DC Bar’s Dismissal of William Barr Ethics Complaint

LDAD Calls for Reversal of DC Bar’s Dismissal of William Barr Ethics Complaint In a detailed letter to the Board on Professional Responsibility, LDAD rebuked the grounds for the OCD’s rejection of the complaint. View this email in your browser …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

June 6, 2021 at 12:15 PM

This Wednesday: For the People Rally with Senators Warren & Warnock

This Wednesday: For the People Rally with Senators Warren & Warnock This Wednesday, June 9th many good government organizations and activists will be rallying in D.C. in support of the For the People Act (S.1). View this email in your browser …

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  Steering Committee, LDAD · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 1:10 AM

DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel Refuses to Investigate Barr

DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel Refuses to Investigate Barr LDAD has learned that the DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel has declined to investigate the complaint filed by LDAD and prominent DC lawyers. View this email in your browser …

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  Steering Committee, LDAD · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Regarding Representative Cheney

Regarding Representative Cheney What Liz Cheney's ouster says about our democracy View this email in your browser   Dear John, U.S. Representative Liz Cheney’s unceremonious ejection from her position as Chair of the House Republican C…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Barr must be held accountable

Barr must be held accountable Today, we submitting a supplement to our July 2020 ethics complaint, urging the DC Bar to discipline Mr. Barr. View this email in your browser   Dear John, Last July, LDAD joined DC Bar leaders — including…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Only ‘Big Truth’ can defeat the ‘Big Lie’

Only ‘Big Truth’ can defeat the ‘Big Lie’ Our latest Opinion in the Boston Globe looks at actions taking place in Arizona as the latest by Trump loyalists to perpetuate the “Big Lie”. View this email in your browser   Dear John, Restri…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Legal Media Covers LDAD Letter Urging Law Leaders To Act Against Voter Suppression

Legal Media Covers LDAD Letter Urging Law Leaders To Act Against Voter Suppression Bloomberg Law, LAW.com & others spotlight LDAD's latest Open Letter on voter suppression efforts sweeping the country. View this email in your browser …

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects

Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects We must continue to battle the effects of the Big Lie, lest that Big Lie continue to shake the foundation of our democracy View this email in your browser Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects …

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Jim Crow in the 21st Century

Jim Crow in the 21st Century Leaders of our profession must be more vocal and active in the face of discriminatory attacks on voter access. View this email in your browser "Jim Crow in the 21st Century" Dear Friends a…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Take Action: Call on Law Leaders to Protect Against the New Jim Crow

Take Action: Call on Law Leaders to Protect Against the New Jim Crow We are calling on bar associations, law firms, and law schools to do their part to protect the right to vote. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Suppor…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Upcoming Webcast: Should Giuliani Lose his License?

Upcoming Webcast: Should Giuliani Lose his License? Renowned ethicist Stephen Gillers of NYU School of Law will discuss the LDAD's Complaint Against Rudy Giuliani March 2 at 12PM EST. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Su…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 7:43 PM

LDAD's Two Year Anniversary: A Message for Our Supporters & Friends

LDAD's Two Year Anniversary: A Message for Our Supporters & Friends In 2019 we set forth the core democratic principles in need of defending. Today we understand these ideals are fragile and not universally shared. View this email in your browser …

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Update on the Giuliani ethics complaint and request for help

Update on the Giuliani ethics complaint and request for help LDAD's ethics complaint against Rudolph W. Giuliani has been signed by over 7,200 lawyers and non-lawyers in just eight days! View this email in your browser Dear John, On b…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 10:23 PM

It's not too late to hold Giuliani accountable (pls open and share)

It's not too late to hold Giuliani accountable (pls open and share) LDAD has filed an 18-page ethics complaint with the New York State Bar in Manhattan calling for an investigation of Rudolph W. Giuliani. View this email in your browser …

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