Dec 13th, 2007 · Maybe on the theory that any publicity is good publicity, the Journal of the American Bar Association has chosen Albert Gonzales as its "Lawyer of the Year." The journal emphasized the former attorney general was not the best lawyer. But Gonzales did make the most news in 2007.
Sep 27th, 2006 · The Senate Judiciary Committee weighs the nomination of Michael Wallace to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Wallace was deemed unqualified for the post by the American Bar Association in a unanimous vote, saying he lacked the freedom from bias necessary to be an effective judge.
Jan 4th, 2006 · The chairman of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary talks about what's behind Judge Alito's high marks from the ABA.