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 Lawrence J. Gist II Attorney at Law 4105 Exultant Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone/Fax: (310) 544-3137 email: lgist@gistprobono.org Web 1: www.gistprobono.org and Web 2: www.gistprobono.org/ihhp/ SHARE 
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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.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War: Delivering on the Promises to Victims Experts from countries worldwide affected by mines and explosive remnants of war met in Oslo, Norway, from June 23 – 25 to discuss how to improve the quality of life of victims of landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war in there countries.
Sunday, June 28, 2009Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War: Delivering on the Promises to Victims Experts from countries worldwide affected by mines and explosive remnants of war met in Oslo, Norway, from June 23 – 25 to discuss how to improve the quality of life of victims of landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war in there countries.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Government Harassment of Mukhtar Mai: Pakistani Women's Rights Champion While the Supreme Court of Pakistan has intervened in the case of Mukhtar Mai, a leading women's rights and education activist who was gang raped by 14 men three years ago, President Zardari is being called upon to ensure that all necessary measures be taken to protect Mukhtar Mai's security for threats of violence and harassment.
Sunday, June 28, 2009Government Harassment of Mukhtar Mai: Pakistani Women's Rights Champion While the Supreme Court of Pakistan has intervened in the case of Mukhtar Mai, a leading women's rights and education activist who was gang raped by 14 men three years ago, President Zardari is being called upon to ensure that all necessary measures be taken to protect Mukhtar Mai's security for threats of violence and harassment.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Secretary Clinton Appoints Farah Pandith to Head New Office of The United States Representative to Muslim Communities Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has asked Farah Pandith to head the new Office of the United States Special Representative to Muslim Communities.
Sunday, June 28, 2009Secretary Clinton Appoints Farah Pandith to Head New Office of The United States Representative to Muslim Communities Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has asked Farah Pandith to head the new Office of the United States Special Representative to Muslim Communities.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that governments around the globe should go on the offensive in the fight against torture.
Sunday, June 28, 2009International Day in Support of Victims of Torture marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that governments around the globe should go on the offensive in the fight against torture.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
International Criminal Court to Visit African States First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatoumata Dembele Diarra will visit Mali, Benin and Senegal. It is anticipated that she will emphasize the central importance of implementing the Rome Statute into domestic legislation that will enable an international justice system aimed at ending impunity for the worst crimes known to humanity.
Sunday, June 28, 2009International Criminal Court to Visit African States First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatoumata Dembele Diarra will visit Mali, Benin and Senegal. It is anticipated that she will emphasize the central importance of implementing the Rome Statute into domestic legislation that will enable an international justice system aimed at ending impunity for the worst crimes known to humanity.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Let There Be Life Advocates on both sides of the death penalty issue are refocusing their efforts and considering a newly theorized execution protocol known as nitrogen asphyxiation. If implemented, the protocol could be the most humane execution method ever devised, potentially giving hope to some of the estimated 100,000 citizens currently awaiting a life-saving transplant.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009Let There Be Life Advocates on both sides of the death penalty issue are refocusing their efforts and considering a newly theorized execution protocol known as nitrogen asphyxiation. If implemented, the protocol could be the most humane execution method ever devised, potentially giving hope to some of the estimated 100,000 citizens currently awaiting a life-saving transplant.
