Released on: November 10, 2007, 9:43 am

Press Release Author: New York City Bar Association

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007;
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

What: Rally in support of lawyers and judges affected by emergency rule in
Pakistan

Where: Steps of the New York County Courthouse; 60 Centre Street

Press Release Body: RALLY TO SUPPORT PAKISTAN\'S LAWYERS AND JUDGES
TUES., NOV. 13TH, 1 PM AT 60 CENTRE STREET

Join the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the
New York County Lawyers' Association and other organizations in rallying support for
the lawyers and judges affected by the emergency rule in Pakistan.

President Pervez Musharraf's administration has suspended the Pakistani
Constitution; suppressed freedom of speech, press, and assembly; and undermined the
rule of law through the overhaul of an independent judiciary. Many lawyers and
judges have been mistreated by police and detained without charges.

News clips have depicted Pakistani lawyers dressed in identical attire (dark suits,
white shirts, men in plain dark ties). Lawyers are encouraged to wear similar attire
to show solidarity. Please know that any business attire is appropriate and simply
your attendance would be appreciated.



About the Association
The New York City Bar Association (www.nycbar.org) was founded in 1870, and since
then has been dedicated to maintaining the high ethical standards of the profession,
promoting reform of the law, and providing service to the profession and the public.
The Association continues to work for political, legal and social reform, while
implementing innovative means to help the disadvantaged. Protecting the public's
welfare remains one of the Association's highest priorities.

Web Site: http://www.nycbar.org

Contact Details: Oroma Mpi, J.D., Press Officer
New York City Bar Association
(212) 382-6713
ompi@nycbar.org