President Eisenhower 1st established Law Day in 1958. Ten years later, in 1968, Congress recognized May 1st as the official day to celebrate Law Day. Today, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor has issued a video message in remembrance of Law Day. This year's theme is “No Courts. No Justice. No Freedom." Expounding on this theme, Justice O'Connor states that:
“This Law Day is an opportunity for us to recommit ourselves to ensuring that our courts are properly funded... It is an opportunity to see to it that access to justice is universal; that the courthouse doors are open to all; and that we always have fair, impartial, and peaceful venues to resolve our disputes.”
Ohio State Bar Association President Carol Marx has also issued a video message and a written statement, both with a theme similar to Justice O'Connor's.
