National Bar Association's 78th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisina (August 2003)


House Representative in the US Congress speaks at the NBA.
House Representative
Colonel Will A. Gunn, Chief Defense Counsel Office of Military Commissions and colleague listen to the on going panel discussion.

John Crump, Former Executive Director of the NBA speaks to the 78th convention attendees.


John Crump presents award to NBA staff member Maurice Foster, Esq.

Maurice Foster, Esq. was the recipent of the Chair's award on behalf of the the International Seciton.
Clyde Bailey the new president elect of the NBA.
Clyde Bailey participating in the panel discussion.
Andrew Soloman, Esq., Associate Director at ABA-CEELI.
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Kendal Tyre, Esq. partner at Nixon Peabody Law Firm.
Kendal Tyre represented LexNoir, an online international network for people of color.
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Dr. Beverly Baker Kelly, Esq., convenor of the seminar: Ask the Experts: Getting "Hooked Up" to Jobs in International Law."
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Colonel Carlton Jackson addresses the convention.
Col. Carlton Jackson
Attendees at the convention listen to the panel discussion.
Professor Beverly McQueary listens to the panel disscion.

Professor Beverly McQueary Smith, a former president of the NBA addresses the 78th Annual Convention.
Professor Beverly McQueary Smith.
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Col. Jackson, Andrew Soloman and Lisa engage in a post panal discussion.
Professor Edwards and Kendal Tyre, Esq. both of whom are both members of LexNoir.

Col. Jackson, Esq. and Professor Beane.
Professor Edwards and Professor Beane, who is also teaches International Human Rights at Stetson College Law.
Col. Jackson, Esq. and Professor Edwards.
Professor Bean, Professor Edwards and Dr. Baker-Kelly sharing notes.
Professor Beane, Professor Edwards and Dr. Kelly-Baker.

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Attendees gather in the foyer for a chat.
Judge Pillay, Professor Beane and Judge Hall.
Discussion in the foyer.
Judge Pillay and Professor Beane.

Judge Pillay and Professor Beane.
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Judges of African descent gathered at the convention.
Beverly Baker Kelly and
From left: Kendell Trye, Unknown, Beverly Baker Kelly, Professor Edwards and Professor Beane.
From left: Kendell Trye, Beverly Baker Kelly, Judge Pilley, Professor Edwards and Professor Beane.
Sister Judges: Shelvin and Priscilla Hall.

Professor Beane
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Former Minister of Justice of South Africa.

Jessica Nevwirth Esq. and Judge Hall share talks over coffee and dessert.
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Isiah, Judge Banks and Judge Pillay enjoys dessert and laughs.
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Former Minister of Justice of South Africa and Maurice Foster.
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Professor Edwards with Jay and Isiah.


Indiana University alumnus, John O. Moss Sr. Esq. and Jr. Esq. Moss Jr. was amongst the seven Honorees lawyers and judges who were inducted into the NBA Hall of Framer gathered at the convention.

 

Receiving keynote speaker Judge Gregory.
NBA 78th Annual Award Banquet Reception
NBA 78th Annual Award Banquet Reception
Reception attendee reads the program.
Judge Pillay recieving her award.

Judge Pillay recieving her award.
Honorable Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, Judge, International Criminal Court was the recipient of The Ronald Harmon Brown Award of International Distinction.


Judge Pillay speaks at the Annual Award Banquet Reception


Judge Pillay honors the New York based NGO Equality Now.
NBA 78th Annual Award Banquet Reception Keynote Speaker: Roger L. Gregory.

Clyde Bailey addresses the 78th convention as the new president of the NBA.
Judge Gregory listens in the background as Clyde Bailey speaks.
Swearing in the NBA officers.
Judge Gregory swears in new President elect Clyde Bailey
Dr. and Dr. Baker-Kelly.

Swearing in Clyde Bailey
President Clyde Bailey address the 78th NBA convention.
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Dr. Baker-Kelly, Judge Pillay and Professor Edwards.

Judge Pillay in the middle with members of Equality Now.
Professor Edwards with Judge Pillay and members of Equality Now.
Judge Pillay with familymembers Jay and Isiah.
Professor Edwards with Judge Pillay, Isiah and
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