After steadily declining for years, the size of the top 10 jury verdicts in the United States rose dramatically in 2008.

With the recent release of the latest incarnation of Amazon’s personal digital reader, the Kindle DX, those unfamiliar with the device might assume its sole purpose is to allow users to catch up on Harry Potter while in transit, not to mention read their favorite legal texts.

Hon. Barbara Mundell
Mark Santana Law-Related Education Award
Recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona attorneys or law firms in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society, this award focuses public awareness on the contributions that attorneys provide to the community.
Although it is informally known as the DUI court, Presiding Judge Barbara [...]

Lawyers have not been spared the pain of job loss in a moribund economy.

Million-dollar partners have been let go by big New York City law firms. In Arizona, law firms have downsized by shedding associates, says Maria Bahr, director of lawyer assistance at the State Bar of Arizona.

As an advocate for merit selection of judges, Ray Hanna, incoming president of the State Bar of Arizona, has experienced firsthand how the system works.

Bennie R. Click
Award of Appreciation
Given to a non-lawyer in recognition of outstanding service toward the creation of a better public understanding of the legal profession and the administration of justice.
Ben Click began his work with the State Bar of Arizona as a public member shortly after retiring from a career in law enforcement. His 35-year [...]