June 15, 2021
On June 11 D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine continued his “Take 30” series with a conversation with D.C. Chief Deputy Attorney General Jason Downs, D.C. Deputy Attorney General Chad Copeland, and family law attorney Michele Zavos about same-sex adoption.
June 15, 2021
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment in the fall to the following standing committees: Communities, Continuing Legal Education, Global Legal Practice, Judicial Evaluation, Lawyer Assistance, Leadership Development, Nominations, Pro Bono, and Regulations/Rules/Board Procedures.
June 10, 2021
On June 8 employment law experts offered insight into the tough questions facing employers as they prepare for a post-pandemic return to the workplace.
June 09, 2021
Whether teaching English to children in Spain, interning on Capitol Hill, or participating in special education law and legislation clinics at her law school, Dara Gold has been a passionate advocate for learning.
June 09, 2021
As part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit on June 4, the D.C. Bar presented “The Forgotten 40 Acres,” a breakout session detailing how real property and tax laws contributed to the racial wealth gap in the country.
June 07, 2021
The D.C. Bar Communities held its first-ever virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit on June 4, drawing nearly 100 participants for an interactive look at responses to bias. A keynote presentation by business and leadership consultant Bart Bailey kicked off the event with a dialogue modeling meaningful exchanges that can transform organizations.
May 28, 2021
Ellen M. Jakovic, of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2021–2022 term.
May 28, 2021
On May 26 the D.C. Bar Litigation Community hosted a discussion with Walter Smith, executive director of DC Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, on ongoing efforts to secure voting representation for District residents through litigation.
May 27, 2021
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of Judge Jennifer M. Anderson, who is seeking reappointment to another 15-year term as associate judge of the D.C. Superior Court. Anderson’s current term expires on September 4, 2021.
May 27, 2021
Finding that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present extraordinary circumstances relating to public health and safety that substantially impair its ability to perform certain functions, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-06.
