An experienced trial lawyer, Deanne Siemer is a member of SRS Online, a resource for attorneys seeking to improve their advocacy skills. Deanne Siemer maintains her acumen through membership in the American Law Institute (ALI), an organization devoted to improving legal practice.
At its founding in 1923, ALI faced widespread confusion about the principles of common law and inconsistency in the administration of justice. With this is mind, ALI has created numerous Projects to refine the letter of the law.
Progressing through a carefully planned sequence, Projects fall into three categories: restatements, principles, and codes. Restatements, meant for use in courts, clarify existing law; they do not suggest specific statutory language but present concepts flexibly. Principles are intended for legislatures and agencies and sometimes for courts in areas too new for a body of law to be created. Codes are also meant for lawmakers and prescribe precise language.
Acting on ALI member suggestions, Reporters determine the content of a Project. The material is then reviewed by Advisers - experts in that domain. Also providing input is the Members Consultative Group, who are not necessarily subject experts but offer an outside perspective on how the intended audience would receive the information.
Currently, ALI is developing some 20 Projects on topics ranging from children and the law and American Indian law to policing and corporate governance. For more information on the ALI’s wo0rk, please visit www.ali.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.