NLG Texoma Regional Conference set

Rena — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:05:43 +0000

The first official meeting of the Tex-Oma Region National Lawyers Guild will take place on Oct. 10 and 11 in Killeen, Texas. The unique two-state regional division of the national group was established in 2008.

Two CLE seminars will be presented during the conference.

Military law and war resisters – James Branum
immigration consequences of war resistance – John Wheat Gibson

At least 3 hours CLE should be available for each, for a total of 6.

The conference hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM on Oct. 10 and from 9 AM to Noon on Oct. 11. The location is Under the Hood Cafe, an alternative space for soldiers from nearby Ft. Hood and the hub of war resistance in the area.

Under the Hood is located at 17 S. College St., Killeen, TX [Map]

Anyone is welcome. Donations requested.

GI’s story shows lack of appropriate health care for troops

Rena — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:18:02 +0000

An article in The Oklahoman profiled a soldier who was represented by James M. Branum, a founding member of the NLG Oklahoma Chapter.

Oklahoma soldier’s choice offers a lesson was published Sunday January 25.

Daniel Sandate was released from Ft. Sill on January 20 and is now living in the Oklahoma City area, where he is working with the Oklahoma Center for Conscience.

Another chapter member interviewed Sandate about his experience in the Army. The interview video can be viewed in four parts on YouTube.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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NLG Texoma Regional Conference set

GI’s story shows lack of appropriate health care for troops