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The success of this award winning Program could not have been possible without the
contributions from our community partners and participants, many who have been with
us since 2008, said Chief Justice Robert J. Torres. Chief Judge Frances TydingcoGatewood, GBA President Attorney JehanAd Martinez, and I appreciate your continued
participation and commitment in our efforts to educating the public about the rule of law
and our legal system.
2016 Law Week Preparations Begin
This years theme, Miranda: More Than Words, will explore the procedural protections
afforded to all of us by the U.S. Constitution, how these rights are safeguarded by the
courts, and why the preservation of these principles is essential to our liberty.
Law Week will be celebrated from April 23 May 5, 2016. Some notable events will
include:
Law Fair April 23
5K Run/Walk Race Judicata: Under Colors Of Law April 30
State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Robert J. Torres May 2
Supreme Court Appellate Argument High School Outreach May 2
Naturalization Ceremony at the District Court of Guam May 2
Elementary & Middle School Mock Trials
Art & Coloring contests
Essay & Video contests
Schools, community organizations, social justice advocates and the general public are
invited to participate in the 2016 Guam Law Week Program.
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For more information concerning this Press Release, please contact Dana A. Gutierrez,
Director of Policy, Planning and Community Relations at 300-9282 or
dgutierrez@guamcourts.org.