DCNF October 2011 Meeting

Attorney Barry Richard will speak on "Security, Pseudo-Patriotism and the Erosion of American Liberties" at the Democratic Club of North Florida meeting Monday evening October 17.

His talk examines laws that undermine freedom and equality such as the historical suspension of habeas corpus, the internment of US citizens and the recent Patriot Act.

Recognized by the National Law Journal in 2006 as one of "the 100 most influential lawyers in America," Barry Richard was also listed as both a top litigation and appellate lawyer in Chambers and Partners USA Guide for several years. He was also selected as one of two National Law Journal Lawyers of the Year in 2001 for his "national reputation for compelling advocacy." The New York Post noted the "trademark clarity and forcefulness" of his argument, and CBS anchor Dan Rather called his nationally televised argument before the Florida Supreme Court in the 2000 Bush-Gore litigation "brilliant."

Richard was identified in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his appellate practice, having argued over 250 appellate cases nationally. He was selected as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, which limits its membership to one percent of lawyers in each state. He was invited as one of 500 lawyers in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been retained for more than two decades by The Florida Bar as its general litigation counsel and has represented the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers before the Florida Supreme Court.

The meeting, in the program rooms of the downtown Collins Public Library, will begin at 6:30 pm for refreshments and socializing and convene at 7 pm. The Nominations Committee will announce its slate for the November election of the board.