The Academy is a group of truly elite trial lawyers representing both sides of the Bar:  prosecutors and defense lawyers in criminal cases, and plaintiffs' and defense counsel in civil litigation (including business and personal injury cases).  While the majority of the Fellows come from the U.S., the Academy includes lawyers from more than 30 countries.  Fellowship is by invitation only, and trial lawyers are invited to become Fellows only after an extremely careful vetting process that includes discreet inquiries of both judges and other trial lawyers of high standing.  As to U.S. Fellows, the Academy's bylaws limit Fellowship to 500 active trial lawyers under the age of 70.  Upon reaching the age of 70, a Fellow retains all of his or her rights and privileges but is no longer counted against the cap of 500.  This provision assures that each year there will be openings for first-rate nominees to enter the Fellowship.  The Academy's purposes are to promote reforms in the law, facilitate the Administration of Justice, promote the Rule of Law internationally, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Click the link below to hear the audio recording of "On Turning the Corner…"
 Unfortunately, the first few lines of Ms. Pichini's address are missing: 

 "Mr. President, Fellows of the Academy, spouses, special guests and 
 friends, I am honored to be speaking to you as your Dean.

Where to start?  Well, maybe a good place to start would be with the question that has been asked of me by so many people over the last year.  Most of them have been from outside the Academy, but there have even been a few from within…"

 

Click here to hear the audio recording.

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