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Year in Review

Check out our favorite 2024 photo galleries

By Jackson A. Thomas

December 20, 2024, 9:18 am CST

From cartoon captions to court rulings that shaped the Endangered Species Act to book recommendations for lawyers, the ABA Journal presents our favorite photo galleries from this year. Which photo gallery was your favorite?

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1. Labor of Love: Mark Gaston Pearce’s Art

Labor attorney Mark Gaston Pearce uses his oil painting skills to highlight service industry workers and women of color who held industrial jobs during World War II.

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2. 9 court rulings that shaped the Endangered Species Act

Widely regarded by legal experts as one of the world’s most powerful statutes for protection of wildlife and ecosystems, the Endangered Species Act has halted the decline of hundreds of species along with protecting their habitats.

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3. The Jury Is Out

Pop culture’s portrayal of jurors and juries shape our view of the justice system.

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4. The Art of Phil Witte

For decades, Phil Witte balanced a civil litigation practice with cartooning and writing. After publishing various books he was able to give up his practice, and focus on cartooning full time.

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5. King of Captions

Lawrence Wood is an eight-time first place winner of The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest. His new book, Your Caption Has Been Selected, gives a peek behind the scenes and shares tips for success.

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6. 25 Books for Lawyers

Looking for a good read that resonates with the legal community? Here are some suggestions.