March 28, 2006
Professor Miller Gives Commentary for ABA-Asia’s Draft Law on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
San Diego –- Adjunct Professor Gregg Miller of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law here recently has been recognized for his contributions to the ABA-Asia Law Initiative’s assessment of the Draft Law on Lawyers for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Professor Gregg Miller.
Professor Miller’s recommendations are summarized in an analysis memorandum that was presented to the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam and the drafters of the Law on Lawyers for revision before consideration by the National Assembly. The draft law seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for legal practice, to improve the independence and professional responsibilities of lawyers, and to clarify the state’s management over the legal practice.
In a letter to Professor Miller, the program manager for ABA-Asia, Adria Warren, stated: “With the benefit of your insights, we were able to provide this assistance at a pivotal time as the National Assembly begins to consider the draft law...”
Each of the individual ABA-member assessors who commented on the report also submitted a range of suggestions. In general, the experts universally agreed that implementing the Law on Lawyers in Vietnam is a significant move towards creating a successful and efficient legal profession there. Professor Miller provided his comments and suggestions on a pro bono basis.
Professor Miller teaches Professional Responsibility at TJSL, is a Senior Academic Support Instructor, and practices private civil law.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, located near Interstate 5 in the historic Old Town district of San Diego, is fully accredited by the American Bar Association, the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.