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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 37 MIN

Remembering the Promise of the Declaration of Independence | Leading the Bar

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At the NCBP’s Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Amanda Arriaga sat down with conference speaker Michael Ariens, professor at St. Mary’s School of Law, for a deeper discussion on law, democracy, and ways to engage with the challenges we see in both the legal profession and our society at large. They discuss the relevance of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate its 250th anniversary and wrestle with the concepts of liberty and equality in the present day. Professor Ariens emphasized the vital role of legal professionals in strengthening the rule of law and fostering constructive, civil discourse when tackling difficult community issues. In addition, Amanda and NCBP President Patrick Palace recap the NCBP Midyear Meeting held in San Antonio.   Sign the Pledge: NCBP Pledge - National Conference of Bar Presidents  Subscribe to Leading the Bar: https://play.megaphone.fm/8u2l9j2_tyq9jp84okd4lg

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