<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 23, 2023 at 12:23:58 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Conventions] Mock Trial and Preliminary Information about NABL Annual Meeting</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> dandrews920@comcast.net<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span></span><br><span>Hi Everyone,</span><br><span></span><br><span>I am sending out this note to give folks some information about the 2023</span><br><span>Mock Trial and some preliminary information about the 2023 Annual Meeting of</span><br><span>the National Association of Blind Lawyers.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>The NABL Mock Trial is back!</span><br><span></span><br><span>Join us in the Lanier Grand Ballroom G & J on July 2, 2023 at 4:15PM or when</span><br><span>the Resolutions Committee adjourns, whichever is later, for our 23rd Mock</span><br><span>Trial. As this is a fundraiser, admission is $5 per person. Federation</span><br><span>lawyers oppose each other to enact a case addressing the civil rights of</span><br><span>blind people, and the audience serves as the jury. The subject matter is</span><br><span>serious, but the courtroom portrayers are very entertaining.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>This year, for the first time ever, we will be making available for purchase</span><br><span>for $20, a curated selection of previous NABL mock trials. Scott Labarre</span><br><span>chose them himself prior to his passing. These recordings feature</span><br><span>Federation lawyers, including Scott Labarre, Charlie Brown, and Peggy</span><br><span>Elliott, and many others in a variety of roles. These recordings will be</span><br><span>available via download, or for those attending the NFB Convention in person</span><br><span>who prefer, via flash drive. Individuals can purchase the recordings on the</span><br><span>Blind Lawyers website shortly, or they can visit Lisa Bonderson at the NABL</span><br><span>registration table outside of our meeting room, or they can purchase them</span><br><span>from me during General Sessions at the Maryland delegation. Proceeds will</span><br><span>go to the Scott C. Labarre Leadership and Justice Fund.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>We will be holding our 2023 Annual Meeting for the National Association of</span><br><span>Blind Lawyers on July 3, 2023 from 1PM - 6:30PM, including a networking</span><br><span>reception. The agenda is forthcoming. The registration form will be posted</span><br><span>on the Blind Lawyers website shortly. Registration costs include NABL dues.</span><br><span>Registration for students is $5, for all others is $25, and those wishing to</span><br><span>receive CLE can do so for an additional $20. We will also be streaming the</span><br><span>meeting, with access information to be shared soon.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>We look forward to seeing many of you in Houston!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Ronza Othman, President</span><br><span></span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</span><br><span></span><br><span>443-426-4110</span><br><span></span><br><span>Pronouns: she, her, hers</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not</span><br><span>the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the</span><br><span>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles</span><br><span>between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;</span><br><span>blindness is not what holds you back</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions mailing list</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Conventions:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org/dbrown8827%40aol.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>