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Scribes was founded in 1951 to encourage legal writers to promote excellence in legal writing.
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February 7, 2026: Scribes—The American Society of Legal Writers is pleased to welcome ix new directors to the Board. Their work spans the appellate bench, complex litigation, attorney training, legal writing education, and law librarianship. Collectively, they bring a wealth of legal writing expertise that will advance Scribes’ mission and strategic goals.
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