Claire P Gutekunst

May 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Claire P. Gutekunst, president of the New York State Bar Association, writes: In the past 150 years, the 14th Amendment has gone from needing fixing to having power and reach. In particular, the Supreme Court has relied on the due process clause in identifying and protecting fundamental rights involving personal liberty, including rights to privacy and to marry, and it has used the equal protection clause to protect individuals from disparate treatment based on suspect classifications such as race and gender.

By Claire P. Gutekunst

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January 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Claire P. Gutekunst, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Connect with NYSBA and be part of an organization of diverse, vibrant and engaged attorneys, who work tirelessly for the benefit of our members, our profession and the public.

By Claire P. Gutekunst

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January 25, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Claire P. Gutekunst, President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: In our increasingly diverse nation and our increasingly interconnected world, having diverse lawyers and judges enhances public confidence in the fairness of our legal system and the rule of law.

By Claire P. Gutekunst

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