Leadership and the Legal Profession in a Democratic Society.

Published by The Peter Gruber Foundation

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Original offprint of Jerome J. Shestack's Leadership and the Legal Profession in a Democratic Society. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front wrapper, "To Justice Ginsburg. Ah, would that we had leaders like you! With esteem, Jerry." ÂThe recipient, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020 and was responsible for some of the most eventful legal decisions of the past half-century. Nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1993 to replace retiring justice Byron White, Ginsburg became the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Court, after Sandra Day OâConnor. Ginsburg spent much of her legal career as an advocate for gender equality and womenâs rights, winning many arguments before the Supreme Court. During her tenure as associate justice of the Supreme Court, Ginsburg received attention for her fiery and passionate dissents that reflected liberal views of the law. She was popularly dubbed âthe Notorious R.B.G.â, a moniker she later embraced. She authored several important majority opinions related to gender discrimination, voting rights, and affirmative action in cases such as United States v. Virginia (1996) which struck down the Virginia Military Instituteâs male-only admissions policy as violating the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) in which the Court ruled that mental illness is a form of disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Friends of the Earth, Inc. v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (2000) in which the Court held that residents have standing to seek fines for an industrial polluter that affected their interests and that is able to continue doing so. In fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery. Jerome J. Shestack (1932â"2011) was an American attorney, diplomat, and prominent leader within the legal profession, known for his work in complex commercial litigation and appellate advocacy. Over the course of his career he became a respected figure in both domestic legal practice and international human rights diplomacy, serving as United States Ambassador to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in the late twentieth century. Shestack also held significant leadership roles within the American legal community, including serving as President of the American Bar Association, where he promoted the rule of law, legal ethics, and international cooperation among legal institutions.…

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Title
Leadership and the Legal Profession in a Democratic Society.
Author
Shestack, Jerome J. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]
Publisher
The Peter Gruber Foundation
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Binding
Soft cover
Edition
1st Edition
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Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service. We specialize in working with private collectors with a specific wish list, helping individuals find the ideal gift for special occasions, and partnering with representatives of institutions. We are here to assist you in your pursuit and to be your guide in bringing the library of your imagination to reality. Please visit our rare book gallery located at 329 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida, visit our website www.raptisrarebooks.com, call us at 561.508.3479, or email us at mail@raptisrarebooks.com. Free gift wrapping available upon request.…

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