{"id":1237,"date":"2025-05-08T17:01:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/LawD\/?page_id=1237"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:12:36","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/LawD\/about\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO WE ARE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where It All Started<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Behind every thriving community is a shared purpose. The Law Division of the ATA<\/strong> was born from a clear need: a dedicated space for professionals working at the intersection of language and law<\/strong>. What started as a bold idea has grown into a vibrant, global network. On this page, you’ll discover the mission that drives us, the vision that inspires us, and the story of how a small group of passionate professionals came together to create something truly meaningful.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd37 OUR MISSION<\/strong><\/h6>\n

To build a strong, supportive, and inclusive community for legal translators, legal interpreters, and legal professionals. We aim to empower our members and amplify their voice by offering:<\/span>:
\u25aa\ufe0fHigh-quality training
\u25aa\ufe0fPractical tools and resources
\u25aa\ufe0fA network of colleagues and mentors<\/p>\n

By doing so, we help legal language professionals improve their craft, grow their confidence, and remain competitive in a demanding profession.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd37 OUR VISION<\/strong><\/h6>\n

To be the leading global network for legal language professionals\u2014
A trusted space for:
\u25aa\ufe0fExcellence
\u25aa\ufe0fInnovation
\u25aa\ufe0fCollaboration<\/p>\n

We envision a world where professionals working with legal language feel connected, informed, and inspired<\/strong> in every aspect of their work.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcd8 OUR HISTORY<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It all began with a simple question in 2016:
\u201cWhy doesn\u2019t the ATA have a division focused on legal translation and interpretation?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

At the time, ATA had divisions by language pair and subject matter\u2014but none dedicated to law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That changed thanks to the initiative of Paula Arturo and Ana Gauz, with guidance from Jamie Padula at ATA Headquarters and support from Lucy Gunderson, then-chair of the Divisions Committee. They began rallying legal T&I professionals to build something new.<\/p>\n

An informal gathering at ATA\u2019s 58th Annual Conference<\/strong> in Washington, D.C., brought together about 20 interested members. Some stayed to help launch what would become the Law Division. Others joined shortly after.<\/p>\n

Founding Members of the Law Division (in alphabetical order):<\/strong>
Amanda Morris, Ana Gauz, Arnold Winter, Elizabeth Herron-Sweet, Emanuel Weisgras, Heidi Casez-Sevilla, Mariano Vitteta, Natalia Rezzonico, Paula Arturo, Sandro Tomasi, and Tony Rosado.<\/em><\/p>\n

Just over a year later, following dedicated planning and petitioning, the ATA Board officially approved the Law Division in 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today, we proudly support thousands of ATA members<\/strong> from around the world who are passionate about bridging the gap between language and law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Ready to Join Us?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, there’s a place for you in the LawD.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Join the ATA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Become a member of ATA<\/a><\/strong>
\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Already an ATA member?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Join the Law Division<\/a><\/strong>
\ud83d\udd39\u00a0Have questions?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Contact us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Be part of a community that understands your work, supports your growth, and shares your passion.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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