Correspondence from Lani Guinier to Jim Lynch Re Smith v. Pine Bluff

Correspondence
May 16, 1988

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  • Legal Department General, Lani Guinier Correspondence. Correspondence from Lani Guinier to Charles Howard Re United States v. Turner, 1986. 5a09bd6d-e992-ee11-be37-6045bdeb8873. LDF Archives, Thurgood Marshall Institute. https://ldfrecollection.org/archives/archives-search/archives-item/a5424e43-1001-43f5-b36f-821d79952b38/correspondence-from-lani-guinier-to-charles-howard-re-united-states-v-turner. Accessed April 17, 2025.

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July 16, L982

William Coleman, Jr., Esq.
O'Melveny E Myers
18OO M Street, N.W.
Washi-ngton, D. C. 200036

Dear Bill:
Thanks so much for your kj.nd words. It is always nice
to receive recognitlon for hard work, not only in the
form of a successfu] extension and amendment of the
Voting Rights Act, but also in such a flattering note
from a distinguished, yet ob.ri-ous1y rnodest, member of
the LDF team. I knor,.i I speax for Elaine as well when
I reciprocate and extend our profound appreciation to you
for your able and thoughtful assistance at every stage of
the legi-slative effort. t{e a.re extremely grateful for
your wise counsel, political sav\ry, ability to grasp and
understand complex issues on litt1e sleep and even less
notice, and your unfaii-ir:g comrnitment, no matter what
time of the day or night, to make yourself ava11ab1e to
discuss those issues with us ancl even more, to bring our
concerns to the attenticn cf our friends, dS well as the
not yet converted.

ft was indeed a pleasure ro work sc closely wi-th you. I
feel very fortur:ate tc have en-,ioyed the rare opportunity
to learn from a master. The cr.eciib for extending and
amending the Act must ce:tarnll/ be shared with you.

elY,

Lanl Guinier

LG/ J

cc: Elalne Jones, Esq.

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