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Lawrence J. Gist II is a dedicated pro bono attorney and counselor at law, adjunct professor of legal studies at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA, a member of the board of directors of the Institute of Indigenous Knowledges, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
EDUCATION:
* Harvard University - International Humanitarian Law (current student);
* Gonzaga University - Doctor of Jurisprudence (cum laude); and
* Holy Names College - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Religious Studies.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Lawrence Gist, informally known as "Lance Gist," uses his 20 years of combined legal and political experience to provide free legal assistance in the areas of:
* International Humanitarian Law,
* International Human Rights Law,
* Federal Civil Rights Law,
* Federal/State Due Process Administrative Law,
* Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy, and
* Legislative and Public Policy Advocacy.
AWARDS:
Pro Bono Honor Roll, American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law, American Jurisprudence Award in Conflicts of Law, Best Professor of the Year.
MEMBERSHIP:
American Bar Association, National Lawyers Guild, Federal Bar Association, American Civil Liberties Union, Washington DC Bar (Practice No. 433665), Lambda Cooperating Attorney Network, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and Veterans for Peace.
Saturday, August 1, 2009 Human Trafficking
DAYTON HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACCORDS: An International Symposium focused on
Friday, July 17, 2009 Bible Distribution in Public School held Unconstitutional
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the South Iron R-1 School District may not allow distribution of Bibles to children in elementary school.
Friday, July 17, 2009 Constitutional Rights In Guantánamo Military Commissions Questioned
American Civil Liberties Union demanded disclosure of a May 2009 legal memo from the Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) reportedly addressing the constitutional rights that Guantánamo detainees could legally claim during military commission proceedings in the U.S. The memo reportedly also addresses the admissibility of statements obtained through coercion in those proceedings.
Friday, July 17, 2009 International Justice Day recognized by the International Criminal Court
The creation of the ICC eleven years ago today was a small but significant step towards the realization of this vision. Where national courts are unwilling or unable to act, the ICC can play a crucial role in delivering justice for victims, in sending a message of deterrence to potential criminals and in contributing thereby to the re-establishment of peace and the rule of law.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 Background: Sexual Violence in the DR Congo (2 comments)
United Nations agencies estimate that 65 percent of the victims of sexual violence in 2008 were children, the majority adolescent girls.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Syria Fails to Disclosure Fate of Sednaya Prison Detainees
A whole year has passed, and yet no one knows what has happened to these people...The Syrian government should end the anguish of the prisoners' families, disclose the names of those injured or killed, and immediately grant them access to their loved ones." Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East and North Africa director
Monday, July 6, 2009 Honduran Congressional to Hold Washington, D.C., Press Conference (1 comments)
Leading members of the Honduran National Congress and private sector and former members of the Honduran Judiciary will hold a press conference in Washington, D.C., to speak on recent events in Honduras.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 International Condemnation of Aid Boat Seizure by Israeli Forces (1 comments)
An independent United Nations human rights expert today denounced what he described as "the unlawful naval seizure" by an Israeli gunboat of a ship carrying medicine and reconstruction material for the people of Gaza.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The "N" Word and Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (3 comments)
BEWARE: This Diary Entry Contains Racist Ideology and the Offensive Use of the "N" Word. The use of the "N" word is harmful to all concerned and is only used in this diary entry because the word was used as past of the title of a post reflecting extreme right wing racists ideas which should not be ignored if we are to better understand a segment of our society that resides within our nation, state, county, city, and some of our homes.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Mustard Gas Conviction Upheld by Dutch Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has upheld the guilty verdict against the Dutch businessman involved in selling chemical products to Iraq designated to produce mustard gas.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Confirmed: Human Rights Attorney Emanuel Zeltser is Free
United States Department of State Spokesperson, Ian Kelly, confirmed that human rights attorney Emanuel Zeltser was released from Belarusian custody.
