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May 26 - June 1, 2010
North Dade Justice Center celebrates 52nd ‘Law Day’ featuring Jeffrey H. Sloman, former U.S. Attorney BY BARI AUERBACH
usiness and community leaders recently collaborated with judges from the North Dade Justice Center to present the 52nd Law Day celebration featuring guest speaker Jeffrey H. Sloman, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. The theme of Law Day 2010 was "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges," held in conjunction with "Law Week" - observed nationally every year in May to help promote a greater understanding of the American justice system and commemorate "a commitment to the rule of law enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution." Overseeing Law Day 2010 were Associate Administrative Judge Linda Singer Stein, Judge Myriam Lehr, Judge Lisa Walsh, Judge Caryn Schwartz, Judge Sheldon Schwartz and Judge Eric Hendon. Chief Judge Joel Brown noted, "Thanks to all of the judges and their staff here at the North Dade Justice Center for organizing Law Day - a long-standing tradition. It's important to recognize the importance of the legal system - truly the foundation of our country. We're a nation of laws and for that to remain, we need a solid legal system that will protect everyone's individual rights." The Law Day event commenced with an invocation by North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre; the City of Miami Gardens Honor Guard presentation; Joshua Grosso of Joanie Edwards Little Theater School of Performing Arts singing the National Anthem; and the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Bailiffs of the North Dade Justice Center. Many students attending the Law Day event were especially enlightened by remarks made by Sloman, who spoke about rewards of public service. "Serving as U.S. Attorney has been the thrill of a lifetime," Sloman said. "For the young people here,
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Judge Eric Hendon; Judge Myriam Lehr; Jeffrey H. Slomon; Judge Caryn Schwartz; Judge Lisa Walsh; Judge Linda Singer Stein; City of North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre; Judge Shelly Schwartz
North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre; Judge Linda Singer Stein; Judge Joel Brown
City of Miami Gardens Honor Guard