Draft:Medellín Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de Medellín)
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 Codeamed distinctive sign | |
| Abbreviation | Codeamed |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1926 |
| Type | Bar association |
| Headquarters | Address: Calle 34 # 43 66 Bloque Norte Office: 242, Medellín, Colombia |
| Location |
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President of the Board of Directors | José David Arenas Correa (2024-2026) |
| Website | https://x.com/Codeamed |
Medellín Bar Association
[edit]Introduction
[edit]The Medellín Bar Association is an institution that brings together legal professionals in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Founded in August 1926, the association's mission is to promote ethics, knowledge, and excellence in legal practice, as well as to defend the rights and interests of its members and society in general, advocating for the protection of the rule of law.:[1]
History
[edit]The Medellín Bar Association was founded on August 28, 1926[2] by a group of colombian jurists with the aim of strengthening the legal community in Antioquia and providing a space for professional and academic exchange. Over the years, it has been a platform for the discussion and development of legal and social issues in Medellín and Colombia.[3]
Among its members, the Medellín Bar Association has included former ministers (Clodomiro Ramírez Botero, Jesús Echeverrí Duque), a former governor (Francisco Cardona Santa), rectors of public and private universities (Clodomiro Ramírez Botero, Rafael Botero, Libardo López Restrepo), congressmen (Francisco Eladio Tobar, Lazardo Tobón, Alfonso Uribe Misas), board members (Rodrigo Puyo Vasco, Carlos Raúl Yepes), and members of Colombia's high courts (Ricardo Uribe Escobar, Miguel Moreno Jaramillo, Jaime Alberto Arrubla Paucar, Mauricio Lenis Gómez, Javier Tamayo Jaramillo). It is the oldest active Bar Association in Colombia, though not the first founded.[4]
Mission and Vision
[edit]According to the statutes of the Medellín Bar Association, they are[5]
Mission: To promote ethics and excellence in the practice of law through continuous training and support for its members, contributing to the strengthening of the rule of law and justice in Colombia.
Vision: To be the reference institution in the legal field in Antioquia, focused on quality, innovation, and the defense of democratic principles and human rights.
Activities and Services
[edit]Currently, the Medellín Bar Association carries out the following activities:
- Training and Education: Organizes courses, seminars, and conferences on current and relevant legal topics.
- Publications: Edits and publishes journals and newsletters with articles of legal interest and relevant sector news.
- Professional Defense: Acts in defense of the rights and prestige of its members, promoting ethical and professional practice.
Statutes and Organization
[edit]The Medellín Bar Association is governed by the statutes approved at its foundation and updated on several occasions, the last in 2012. Among the most relevant points are:
- Name, Nature, and Nationality: The Bar Association is a non-profit corporation of Colombian nationality.
- Domicile: Located in Medellín, it can create branches in other cities.
- Objectives: Defense of the Social and Democratic State of Law, promotion of human rights, improvement of the administration of justice, defense of professional interests, promotion of professional training, and more.
- Assets: Composed of current and future assets, donations, and member contributions.
- Membership: Open to qualified and licensed lawyers, without a history of serious sanctions.
- Rights and Obligations of Members: Participation in activities, use of services, payment of fees, compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Governing and Control Bodies: General Assembly, Board of Directors, President, and Vice President, among others.
Board of Directors
[edit]The current Board of Directors of the Medellín Bar Association is composed as follows:
| Position | Name | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | José David Arenas Correa | First Substitute | Raúl Mauricio Gómez Gómez |
| Vice President | Andrés Felipe Velásquez Giraldo | Second Substitute | Maximiliano Alberto Aramburo Calle |
| Main Member | Johan Sebastián Figueroa Arias | Third Substitute | Diego Restrepo Isaza |
| Main Member | Carlos Alberto López Henao | Fourth Substitute | Jonathan Flórez Cardona |
| Main Member | José Alberto Cardona Zea | Fifth Substitute | Eddie Esteban Manotas Rodríguez |
Impact and Recognition
[edit]The Medellín Bar Association has contributed to the development of law and justice in Antioquia. It has played a role in legal reforms and has been a defender of human rights and the rule of law. It has co-authored, edited, published, and disseminated various legal works and academic events, including:
BAQUERO, M., 2006. Corporate and enterprise governance in Colombia. A tool (Contractual) or a requirement (normative). XXIII Commercial Law Congress. Medellín Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia, Medellín Bar Association, and Externado University of Colombia. Medellín. S.l.: s.n.,
BEJARANO GUZMÁN, R., 1999. Of popular and group actions. Collective work reforms to the Commercial Legislation. Medellín Bar Association Edit. Dike,
BERDUGO GARAVITO, J.M., 2003. General aspects of competition law. Competition Law. Medellín Bar Association. Medellín Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia. Legal Library Dike. Medellín,
CASTRO, M.V., 2006. The FTA and the law of commercial distribution. S.l.: Externado University of Colombia.
DE LA TORRE, R.E.M., 1985. Colombian commercial law. S.l.: Medellín Chamber of Commerce.
MEDELLÍN, A., 1996. BOARDS OF DIRECTORS’ MEMBER. PhD Thesis. S.l.: University of London.
DE MEDELLÍN, C. de A. (ESCOBAR DE LA HOZ, Reinaldo, President), 2006. Medellín Bar Association: 80 years: commemorative book 1926-2006. 2006. S.l.: Legal Library Diké.
DE MEDELLÍN, C. de A. and DE GREIFF RESTREPO, G., 1992. Commercial contracting and other commercial aspects. 1992. S.l.: Legal Library Dike.
LARROUMET, C., 2003. The abusive exploitation of a dominant position in European law. Competition Law, AA. VV., Coedition of Medellín Bar Association, Medellín Chamber of Commerce, and Legal Library Dike, Medellín,
LOPERA, L.J., 1988. A concept on the clause of early enforceability in securities. Law Faculty Journal, no. 80,
LÓPEZ, L., 1930. Comments Vol. 14 Num. 156. Law Studies, vol. 14, no. 156,
MEDELLÍN, C. de A. de, 1927. Manifesto that the Medellín Bar Association addresses to the Bar of the Republic. Law Studies, vol. 12, no. 134-8, ISSN 2145-6151. DOI 10.17533/udea.esde.335802.
SANGUINO SÁNCHEZ, J.M., 1989. Mercantile Concession Contract. MEDELLÍN BAR ASSOCIATION AND MEDELLÍN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Contemporary Commercial Law. Medellín: Legal Library Diké
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "RUES - Registro Unico Empresarial". www.rues.org.co. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Medellín Bar Association - 80 years - commemorative book 1926-2006. Diké. p. 9.
- ^ "RUES - Registro Unico Empresarial". www.rues.org.co. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Escobar de la Hoz, Reinaldo (2006). Medellín Bar Association - Commemorative Book 1926 - 2006. Biblioteca Jurídica Diké. pp. 32–42. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Registro ESAL Cámara de Comercio de Medellín".
External links
[edit]Lawyers Colombia Category:Law of Colombia Category:Politics of Colombia
- ^ Medellín Bar Association - Search results. [online], [no date]. [accessed: June 14, 2024]. Available at: https://search.worldcat.org. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.esde.335802
- ^ ARCHILA, E.J., DUQUE PÉREZ, A., OVIEDO ALBÁN, J., MEDELLÍN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MEDELLÍN BAR ASSOCIATION, and EXTERNADO UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBIA, 2012. Present and future of commercial law on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Colombian Commercial Code. Medellín (Antioquia, Colombia): DIKE. ISBN 978-958-731-095-5.
- ^ ARRUBLA PAUCAR, J.A., 1999. Practical application of commercial law. 1st ed. Medellín, Colombia: Legal Library Diké : Medellín Bar Association. ISBN 978-958-8075-03-7. KHH1059 .A65 1999
- ^ GAVIRIA GUTIÉRREZ, E., 1999. Reforms to commercial legislation. 1st ed. Medellín, Colombia: Medellín Bar Association : Legal Library Diké. ISBN 978-958-8075-18-1. KHH1059 .R46 1999
- ^ GONZÁLEZ VILLA, J., JARAMILLO MEJÍA, S., VALBUENA QUIÑONES, G., ZAPATA GARCÍA, P.A., MEDELLÍN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MEDELLÍN BAR ASSOCIATION, and EXTERNADO UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBIA, 2011. On civil and commercial liability incidences, in commercial matters, of changes in civil legislation and reflections on SAS. Medellín (Antioquia, Colombia): Legal Library Dike. ISBN 978-958-731-070-2.
- ^ PINZÓN SÁNCHEZ, J., 2000. New challenges in commercial law. 1st ed. Medellín, Colombia: Medellín Bar Association : Legal Library Diké. ISBN 978-958-8075-29-7. KHH1059 .N848 2000
- ^ VARGAS, M., 2008. Globalization and commercial law. [Medellín, Colombia]: Medellín Bar Association : Externado University of Colombia : Medellín Chamber of Commerce : Legal Library Diké.