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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for the Institute’s 2021 Civil Justice Scholarship Award. Nomination deadline is September 14, 2020. Criteria and nomination form now available.
for the Institute’s 2021 Civil Justice Scholarship Award. Nomination deadline is September 14, 2020. Criteria and nomination form now available.
2020 Judges Forum: Paper presentations and panel discussions are now available from the Institute’s 28th annual Forum on “Dangerous Secrets: Confronting Confidentiality in Our Public Courts.” The first ever webcast Forum was held on July 11, 2020…
The attorneys for two U.S. Supreme Court victories have been selected as the recipients of the 2020 Appellate Advocacy Award. The decisions represent outstanding results with far-reaching implications for consumers and retirees….
Who We Are
The Pound Civil Justice Institute is a national legal think tank that offers an informed, balanced view of issues affecting the U.S. civil justice system. Whether you’re a lawyer, judge, or legal educator, the Institute offers activities and a highly regarded Judges Forum dedicated to ensuring access to civil justice for all citizens. We are a non-profit organization that is sustained by member dues, charitable donations, and grants.
Judges Forum
Pound’s annual Forum for State Appellate Court Judges is the plaintiffs’ bar’s most significant outreach to America’s judges. The one-day Forum showcases our unique ability to bring together judges, legal scholars, and practicing attorneys, and provide an opportunity to engage in an open dialog about major issues affecting civil justice in America.
Academic Symposium
Periodically, the Pound Institute partners with the nation’s top law schools to sponsor new research to support the civil justice system. The resulting academic papers, published in the cosponsoring school’s Law Review, are distributed broadly and cited in research, briefs, and court decisions.