ABA presents International Human Rights Award to professor
The American Bar Association honored Professor María Soledad Cisternas Reyes, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Disability and Accessibility, with its 2022 International Human Rights Award Tuesday.
Throughout her career, Cisternas Reyes has been a true pioneer in the field of international human rights law and a champion of the most vulnerable populations across the world. Her own experience as a blind lawyer, together with her commitment and hard work, has a real impact on the daily lives of the populations she serves.
“Professor Cisternas Reyes deserves all the accolades for her career-long, transformative advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities – precisely the kind of dedication and effectiveness the ABA International Human Rights Award was established to recognize,” said ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross. “We congratulate her on winning this award and thank her for her extraordinary work.”
The ABA established the award to recognize sustained excellence and effectiveness in human rights advocacy. Recipients are selected by a committee comprised of members representing the ABA Center for Human Rights, the Rule of Law Initiative, and the Sections of International Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice and Litigation. The Selection Committee solicits, receives and considers nominations globally. Past award recipients include Wang Yu of China (2016); Patricia Guerrero of Colombia (2017); Abdelrahman Al Gasim of Sudan (2018); Waleed Abu al-Khair of Saudi Arabia (2019); Margaret Ngoi-Yee Ng of Hong Kong (2020); and Adeola Austin Oyinlade of Nigeria (2021).
Winter Social presented by ACC-Michigan and firm
In honor of the upcoming holiday season, the Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter will host its Winter Social presented by Brooks Kushman on Thursday, December 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the M1 Concourse, 164 South Blvd., Garage 139, in Pontiac
Members and guests will enjoy a unique evening filled with holiday cheer, the art of charcuterie design, and dinner. The event will include:
• 5 to 6 p.m.—Registration/Hosted Bar/Networking: Food and beverages will be offered throughout the event.
• 6 p.m.—The Art of Charcuterie Design (provided by Mongers Provisions): Learn how to create a five-star charcuterie board, just in time for the holiday hosting season. All guests will leave with their own personal charcuterie board.
• 6:45 to 8 p.m—Strolling Dinner Reception.
To register for the event, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.
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