From Deseret News archives:
Durham promotes 'pro bono' service
Justice also tells Bar meeting that lawmakers dropped ball
"I haven't mentioned the word 'pro bono' yet today, but one of the best resources we have is our time and expertise," Durham told hundreds of lawyers gathered in St. George for the Utah State Bar's spring convention. "It requires countless hours of service to educate the public about what we do."
Durham was the keynote speaker for the two-day event, which included sessions on identity theft, Utah water law and ethics in property transactions.
This year's legislative session produced disappointing results for judges and lawyers, Durham said.
A bill that would have increased the compensation rate for judges was passed, but not at the amount recommended by an independent panel, Durham said. Judges ended up with a 3 percent increase.
Durham also criticized the Legislature's failure to approve $1.5 million in funding for the state's guardian ad litem office, which provides legal counsel for children involved in court proceedings.
E-mail: nperkins@desnews.com
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