In an interview for the Library of Congress Blog "In Custodia Legis: Law Librarians of Congress," Linda Klein, former Chair of the American Bar Association's House of Delegates, discusses her background and her work with the ABA. "I have been privileged to serve the ABA in many different roles," notes Ms. Klein. "This year I am especially excited about my role as Chair of ABA Day. This is the ABA’s annual non-partisan effort to bring lawyers from every state, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to talk to their representatives primarily about the importance of providing civil legal services to the poor. We also ask our legislators how we can help them do their jobs. Like members of Congress, lawyers are called to service, and we take an oath to support the Constitution and our government. Like members of Congress, lawyers also strive to promote greater understanding of how proposed rules and legislation will affect everyday life. That is why lawyers are in a unique position to offer assistance to their representatives."
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