2021 Rule of Law Civics Seminar Series Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Free Civics Program Announced
April 7, 2021. Washington, PA.
Three little words: We the People. As part of the United States Constitution, these three words shine a spotlight on the responsibility that we all share to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice. The Washington County Bar Association has developed a free, six-part series of seminars that will delve into civics topics, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law in American society.
The first seminar will be held on April 15 from 5:30 to 6:30pm on Zoom with the topic “The Rule of Law in Action: Civility and Civil Discourse.” Teachers, students, history lovers, government officials, political junkies, attorneys, and just about anybody and everybody with an interest in learning more about the rule of law and the Constitution are welcome to attend. All six sessions will be recorded and available to schools to use as part of their civics education programming.
The presenters for the April 15th program are Rachel Lozosky, an attorney, and Mike Pecosh, a licensed professional counselor. They will lead the attendees in self-reflection exercises and explore examples from the Courts and the legal system to help answer questions such as “How does civil discourse advance the Rule of Law? How do you interact with your peers when discussing a controversial topic? How do you ensure that when engaging in civil discourse you are telling the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?”
The series was created by the Washington County Bar Association’s Public Relations and Education Committee as part of Law Day, the theme of which this year is “Advancing the Rule of Law, Now.” “We hope to advocate for and educate people about the foundational principles and vital importance of the rule of law in American democracy” said, Lozosky, who Chairs the committee. Her program on April 15 will specifically explore the interconnection of the rule of law, civility, and improving American society.
Each program is a standalone topic, with later programs building on previous topics. Future topics will include “Daily Life & Basic Rights” in May, “The Preamble & The Constitution” in June, “The Bill of Rights” in September, “The First Amendment” in October, and “Separation of Powers” in November. Presenters, dates, and times will be announced at a later date.
Law Day U.S.A. was established in 1958 by President Eisenhower to strengthen our nation’s heritage of liberty, justice and equality under the law. Law Day is officially on May 1; however, the Washington County Bar Association provides educational resources and activities for schools throughout the spring months as part of its “Law Day season” of programming and in the fall for Constitution Day.
Visit www.washcobar.org, Upcoming Events, to register for the April 15 “Rule of Law” program, which is free and open to the public. Teachers seeking Act 48 credit, at a cost of $15, may register through Washington County Intermediate Unit 1 at the Frontline Learning System website. Continuing Legal Education credit for attorneys is also available for a fee through the Washington County Bar Association. For more information about Law Day or other programs offered by the Washington County Bar Association, contact WCBA Executive Director Kathy Sabol at Kathy@washcobar.org or 724-225-6710.