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CulturalHeritageLaw.org is the web-based home of The Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation.  LCCHP is a nonprofit organization of lawyers, law students and interested members of the public who have joined together to promote the preservation and protection of cultural heritage resources in the United States and internationally through education and advocacy.

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New Executive Director

New Executive Director to Lead the Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation (LCCHP)

The not-for-profit organization Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation is pleased to announce the appointment of Tess Davis as its new Executive Director.

“The Lawyers' Committee is thrilled to have hired its first Executive Director,” said Dr. Patty Gerstenblith, the President of the organization’s Board of Directors. “In Tess Davis we have found just the right combination of executive and legal skills and experience related to cultural heritage issues. This move will allow the Lawyers' Committee to be even more effective in carrying out its mission of cultural heritage preservation both domestically and internationally.”

Blue Shield & ICOMOS Statements on Haiti
The Blue Shield expresses its sorrow and solidarity with the population of Haiti for the loss of lives and the destructions caused by the earthquake which occurred on 12th January. Culture is a basic need, and cultural heritage a symbolic necessity that gives meaning to human lives connecting past, present and future.

 

Culture and Conflict: The U.S. and the 1954 Hague Convention

"Culture and Conflict: The U.S. and the 1954 Hague Convention" was summarized in the Department of Defense Legacy Program Cultural Resources Newsletter.

Cultural Heritage Law Blog

The Lawyers' Committee recently launched a new blog as a discussion forum for cultural heritage law issues. The blog will be edited by volunteers from our Students and New Professionals committee. We invite you to read the posts.

http://culturalheritagelaw.blogspot.com
Summer Internship with LCCHP

The Lawyers' Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation is seeking volunteer interns for the summer of 2010. Through its internship program, the Lawyers' Committee is giving law students and recent graduates an opportunity to become involved in its exciting work. In addition to making a valid contribution to the organization, interns will benefit from their work by gaining hands-on experience in cultural property law, a fast growing field of increasing importance.

2010 Student Writing Competition

LCCHP Announces Its 2010 Student Writing Competition

 

The Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Law announces its 2010 Student Writing Competition in Cultural Heritage Preservation Law. The prize amounts to be awarded are $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place. The deadline for 2010 submissions is June 11.
Internship Database Updated for 2010

The Cultural Heritage Internship & Externship database has been updated to reflect some changes to websites links and internship program information for 2010. The Guide contains information on current summer internship and school-term externship opportunities offered to law students. In addition, some opportunities are open to undergraduate and graduate students in non-legal programs. This list is updated periodically, but the LCCHP recommends that users check the accuracy of the information with the listed contact or website to ensure that they comply with the most current deadlines and application procedures.


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