International Bar Association launches ‘50/50 by 2030’ project—a longitudinal study into gender disparity in law

”We are delighted to partner with the IBA on this important, long term project and to contribute our survey reporting tools, data analytics, and the expertise of our employee volunteers to support this initiative.“

—Nigel Roberts
VP & Secretary, LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation

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Welcome to new Board Member Kermit Lowery

Kermit Lowery

Kermit Lowery
Director
LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation

Kermit Lowery served for over three decades as counsel at LexisNexis Legal & Professional, retiring as Vice President & Head of LexisNexis North America’s legal team in June 2021. Kermit also served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp earning the rank of Colonel upon his retirement in 2012. Kermit’s numerous awards for pro bono and service to the legal field are testament to his deep and abiding commitment to the advancement of the rule of law. See More

Interview with Kermit

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Rule of Law Equation

The rule of law is the foundation for the development of peaceful, equitable and prosperous societies. We believe there are four key areas that form the umbrella protection of the rule of law.

Areas of the Rule of Law Defined

The stronger each of these components are, the greater the rule of law.
Equality Under the Law

All people, businesses and governments are accountable, and the law applies to everyone in the same way, no matter who you are.

Transparency of Law

Laws must be clear, precise, affordable and accessible while protecting fundamental human rights.

Independent Judiciary

An independent judiciary ensures equality and fairness of law between people and public officials.

Accessible Legal Remedy

There must be access to timely resolution in a court of law.

LexisNexis® Rule of Law Impact Tracker

Data from the LexisNexis® Rule of Law Impact Tracker shows that when the rule of law is strong in a country, other positive social and economic factors within the country are also strong. The LexisNexis® Rule of Law Foundation is committed to building legal infrastructures to solve complex and deep-rooted problems in holistic ways to achieve more robust outcomes and truly advance the rule of law.

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