50 Years of Litigation News: A Full-Circle Reflection

• Pages: 8-8
• Date: 01 January 2026
• Published date: 01 January 2026
• Author: Hon. Tiffany Williams Brewer
• Subject Matter: Civil Law

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t is a full-circle moment to write this contribution to

the 50th anniversary edition ofLitigation News,as a for-

mer associate editor, and presently as chair of the ABA

Litigation Section. I am among the few chairs who can

say that my leadership has been shaped, in part, by hav-

ing had such a direct connection to serving this publication.

My service toLitigation Newsinformed my development as a

litigator, a writer, and ultimately, as a Section leader.

I joined the publication shortly after completing the

Section’s Young Lawyer Leadership Program, when one of

my pieces in a committee newsletter caught the attention of

aLitigation Newsassociate editor. Through that referral, I

was welcomed into the coveted team of editors. For a young

lawyer, it presented an excellent opportunity to remain at the

forefront of emerging litigation trends while building relation-

ships across the Section and interviewing leading litigators.

One of my earliest stories covered what was then a revolu-

tionary idea: exploring a uniform bar exam. Today, that idea

is a reality in most states. Another early article addressed the

ethics of using social media to contact witnesses—an issue

that continues to challenge our profession. Writing about

groundbreaking topics at formative moments in my career

allowed me not only to shed light on pivotal issues but also to

follow them as they evolved over decades of practice.

My editorial experience shaped my practice and leader-

shipstyle. It sharpened my writing, strengthened my clarity of

thought, and served as an outlet for my passion for writing.

It also trained me to appreciate diverse perspectives and to

honor the discipline of adhering to deadlines. TheLitigation

Newscommunity played a meaningful role in my profes-

sional journey by connecting me to fellow editors, such as

Hon. Karen Stevenson, Henry Chalmers, and Teresa Rider

Bult, who became mentors, colleagues, and friends. Those

relationships strengthened my connection to the Section and

helpedguidemy path in leadership. As a result of my positive

experiences withLitigation News,I have remained committed

to referring and cultivating future associate editors and help-

ing the publication continue its long-standing commitment to

diversity within its editorial ranks.

As chair, my vision for the next 50 years ofLitigation

Newsis rooted in the publication’s core purpose: to be a

trusted source of late-breaking developments in litigation, to

empower litigators to better serve their clients, and to elevate

the voices of leading practitioners at moments when their

insight is needed most. I envisionLitigation Newscontinuing

toguideour profession through times of rapid change—tech-

nological, social, and legal—equipping litigators to lead with

clarity, insight, and purpose.

My call to action for current and future members of the

Litigation Section is simple: engage withLitigation News. Let

it inform and strengthen your practice. Share it widely as one

of the many value-adds of Section membership. As we cel-

ebrate this golden anniversary, let us commit to ushering in

a new golden era—one marked by deeper relevance, broader

engagement, and a stronger community of litigators who

understand that their voices matter.

Here’s to the next 50 years ofLitigation News—and to all

who will shape its future.

50 Years of Litigation News:

A Full-Circle Ref‌lection

By Hon. Tiany Wil liams Brewer (Ret .), Litigation Section Ch air

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