Yes, our founder Nader Anise started #LoveYourLawyerDay in 2001 -- and now it's GLOBAL! We're the only org in the world formed solely to improve lawyers' image.
@AaronFavila Thank you for mentioning #LoveYourLawyerDay in your recent article" entitled,
Cosentino: Flowers and International Women's Day." We created that day. However, you incorrectly stated it's in Feb. It's not. It's on 1st Fri of every Nov. Please correct it. Thank you.
Today is not only #FlashBackFriday, it is ALSO Love Your Lawyer Day! ⚖️ SO. We decided to "flashback" to the original post from 2015, which was picked up by the Wall Street Journal and several other news outlets (we're kind of a big deal). And awaaaaayy we go ...
Here's all you need to know about this annual day to honor lawyers -- which has been around since 2001!
🤷 WHO STARTED THIS? That'd be the ALPIA -- the American Lawyers Public Image Association, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. They get the credit for bringing positive recognition to lawyers around the nation.
☝️ WHAT IS THE ALPIA? That answer is easy: They think lawyers are good people who sometimes get a bad rap. They bill themselves as "the only association in the world whose sole purpose is to promote a positive public image of lawyers."
🤝 IS THE ABA ON BOARD? You bet. The ABA Law Practice Division recognized it, making it *totally* official!
🥳 OK ... SO ... HOW DO I CELEBRATE? There's no right or wrong way. The basic idea of the day is to simply hold the lawyer jokes for 24 hours; or contact an attorney who has helped you and tell them again how much you appreciate it; or if you really want to go the extra mile, send them a "Thank You" note or send them a gift basket.
Today is #LoveYourLawyerDay “Around the world, Love Your Lawyer Day (formerly ‘I Love My Lawyer Day’) is the one day of the year designated to celebrate lawyers. [American Lawyers Public Image Association]’s founder, Nader Anise, started this day in 2001.”
@TheALPIA
Nov. 4 is #LoveYourLawyerDay
“Around the world, Love Your Lawyer Day (formerly ‘I Love My Lawyer Day’) is the one day of the year designated to celebrate lawyers. [American Lawyers Public Image Association]’s founder, Nader Anise, started this day in 2001.” @TheALPIA
For us at @JURISTnews every day is #LoveYourLawyerDay! Lawyers and law students have such an important role to play in upholding the #RuleOfLaw around the world.