In recognition of the Judiciary’s commitment to the rule of law, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, in collaboration with the Judiciary of Guam, the U.S. District Court of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association, proclaimed May 1  as Law Day and designated April 22 to May 20, 2024, as Law Month.

The ceremony took place Monday morning at the Monessa G. Lujan courtroom in the Guam Judicial Center.

Chief Justice Robert Torres said, “Law Month encourages residents to engage in discussions honestly and with civility. This year’s theme highlights the power of the people in the democratic process and in shaping our island’s future and our course.”

The American Bar Association’s 2024 theme, “Voices of Democracy,” underscores the importance of citizen participation in a democratic society.

It encourages the public to deepen their understanding of the electoral process, engage in respectful discourse, participate in elections, and advance community progress after free and fair elections.

Leon Guerrero added, “Voices of Democracy is on target for what we are experiencing today, not just locally but also regionally and nationally about the protection of democracy, the importance of elections, the importance of people voicing their desires, voicing how they want to be governed.”

Throughout Law Month, a series of events aimed at educating the community and highlighting the critical role of civic engagement will be hosted. These events include:

  • An essay, coloring, and art contest focusing on this year's theme
  • The Jump for Justice fitness event (April 26)
  • Student-performed fairy tale mock trial plays in Judiciary of Guam courtrooms (April 28 – May 5)
  • Supreme Court of Guam outreach oral arguments (April 29)
  • The 2024 Hustisia Award presentation
  • The State of the Judiciary Address (May 1)
  • The Race Judicata 5K, a charity fundraising event (May 11)