David Nixon, a past president of the NH Bar Association (1980-81), passed away Saturday, Nov. 1. He was 82. While battling cancer for the past year, he continued to work at his law office in Manchester, and participate in the community. A former state legislator and NH Senate President, his interest in public life and the law remained strong throughout his life. Union Leader report.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at the Cashin Senior Center in Manchester. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the New Boston Central School, followed by a reception at the New Boston Community Church.

The NH Bar Association has created a slideshow tribute to Nixon, and NHBA President Lisa Wellman-Ally issued the following statement:

"David Nixon, who passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, is remembered fondly by his family, his many friends, and his colleagues in the New Hampshire Bar. Although he had his office in New Hampshire's largest city, I will always think of him as a community lawyer, a lawyer for the everyday person. What energized him, whether it was a regular case or a case where he volunteered his services, was empowering people who would otherwise not have a voice in our justice system. Dave Nixon also epitomized the community lawyer as someone who saw public service as an integral part of being a lawyer. His colleagues in the legal profession will miss him; New Hampshire will miss him."

A brown bag lunch meeting for defense attorneys and prosecutors who practice in Belknap and Carroll counties will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Belknap County Superior Court. For more information, contact Abigail Albee, clerk of court.

Constitutionally Speaking, in partnership with the Rudman Center for Public Policy, is hosting a free symposium on money, democracy and the Constitution from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8, at the Rudman Center, UNH School of Law in Concord.

The program consists of two panel discussions, "The Debt Ceiling and the Separation of Powers" and "Taxing, Spending, and Judicial Review," led by national experts and moderated by John Greabe, of UNH School of Law. Learn more.

This event is free but requires registration. Contact Idell Champagne. Brown bag lunch is included for registrants.

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The NH Bar Association is seeking nominations for the following awards:

• Vickie M. Bunnell Award for Community Service
  Instituted in 1998 to honor the memory of Vickie M. Bunnell "A Country Lawyer" and to applaud the community spirit that is a hallmark of our profession this award is presented to an attorney from a small firm (four or fewer attorneys) who has exhibited dedication and devotion to community by giving of their time and talents, legal or otherwise.
• Distinguished Service to the Public Award
  This award is presented to the nominee who best exhibits service to the public on behalf of the administration of justice.
• Outstanding Service in the Public Sector/Public Interest Law Award
  The Outstanding Service in Public Sector/Public Interest Law Award is presented for outstanding commitment and legal contribution to the public as a public sector or public interest lawyer.

Visit the bar's website for more information about the awards, eligibility requirements and the nomination form for the public sector award.

Nominations must be in the form of a written narrative. Previous nomination submissions may be considered upon written request, with the submission of updated information.

Save the Date: These awards will be presented at the Midyear Meeting on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

The NH Supreme Court is seeking volunteers to serve on the committees that make up the NH Attorney Discipline System. While applications are welcome at any time, beginning in January 2015 there will be openings for attorneys and non-attorneys to serve on the Professional Conduct Committee and the Complainant Screening Committee. Descriptions of the Attorney Discipline System and the roles of each committee, as well as an application, can be found on the Attorney Discipline System website. Appointments to the committees are made by the Supreme Court.

Those interested in being considered for appointment to a committee should complete an application and submit it to Janet DeVito, General Counsel, NH Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office, 4 Chenell Drive, Suite 102, Concord, NH 03301 by Nov. 14.

Historian and author Peter Wallner will speak at the NH Historical Society about his latest book, which examines the 1907 heresy trial against Mary Baker Eddy and the Christian Science faith.

Wallner, author of Faith on Trial: Mary Baker Eddy, Christian Science and the First Amendment, will present a talk and book-signing at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the NH Historical Society, 30 Park St. in Concord. Admission is free.

Wallner's latest work examines the sensational 1907 Merrimack County Superior Court case in which Mary Baker Eddy was forced to defend herself and the religion she founded, Christian Science.

For more information, visit www.nhhistory.org.

A brown bag lunch meeting on juvenile justice matters is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, with Judges Boyle and Spath. The meeting will be held at noon in the courthouse library.

Bar News is looking for defense attorneys and prosecutors who are interested in contributing to a special section on criminal law in the January issue. We're interested in opinion articles about the criminal justice system, practice tips for other attorneys, and articles about the intersection of criminal law with other practice areas. Would you like to debate your colleagues in print? The section will feature at least one debate-style piece in which a defense attorney and a prosecutor will present opposing views on a single issue. If you have topic ideas or are interested in being a contributor, please contact Managing Editor Kristen Senz.

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