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Panel Discusses the Future of the Supreme Court After Ginsburg

With the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the White House and Senate majority’s determination to fill her seat before the election, all eyes are on the Supreme Court.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/panel-discusses-the-future-of-the-supreme-court-af

Bar Kicks Off Virtual Conference on Women’s Suffrage, Continuing Voting Challenges

On Tuesday, October 20, the D.C. Bar opened its two-day 2020 Virtual Conference focused on the centennial of the 19th Amendment with remarks by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasizing the amendment’s relevance today.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/bar-kicks-off-virtual-conference-on-women’s-suffra

Women Judges Discuss Continuing Challenges Facing Women in the Law

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the American Bar Association (ABA) hosted the program Judicial Milestones in the Quest for Women’s Equality on March 26, featuring women judges from around the country who discussed the obstacles they faced in their career and how they overcame those challenges. The event was moderated by retired Judge Ernestine S. Gray of Louisiana’s Orleans Parish Juvenile Court.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/women-judges-discuss-continuing-challenges-facing-

Practice 360° Looks at Approaching Law Firm Growth With Intentionality

At this year’s Practice 360° conference, held virtually on July 15, numerous speakers focused on tips and resources for attorneys to grow the size and profitability of their legal practices post-pandemic.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/practice-360°-looks-at-approaching-law-firm-growth

What is the Status of the Eviction Moratorium for D.C. Renters?

On August 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order preventing evictions in counties with “heightened levels of community transmission” of COVID-19. Weeks later, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the order.

https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/news/what-is-the-status-of-the-eviction-moratorium-for-

Panel Discusses Flashpoint Issues Coming Before the Supreme Court

During the D.C. Bar’s Supreme Court Review and Preview program on September 22, High Court practitioners took a look at the past year and considered the cases and issues likely to be addressed in the coming term.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/panel-discusses-flashpoint-issues-coming-before-th

Meet the IP Volunteer with a PhD in Organic Chemistry

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati associate Feng Tian holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, secured patents for pharmaceutical inventions, and even helped create a drug candidate for treatment of diabetes. How did his career in research science lead him to a career in intellectual property law and volunteer service with the Pro Bono Center's Nonprofit & Small Business Legal Assistance Programs?

https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/news/meet-the-ip-volunteer-with-a-phd-in-organic-chemis

Lawyers Have Heart, and It’s Time We Get Serious About Keeping It Healthy

My experience with heart disease completely changed not just my outlook on life, but also the trajectory of the patent law firm I co-founded, Harrity & Harrity, LLP in Fairfax, Virginia. For the first 15 years of business, we were exclusively focused on success — hiring the best talent, attracting the best clients, doing the best work. While success is still important, it has moved further down the list. Now, the focus is first and foremost on giving back.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/publications/d-c-bar-blog/lawyers-have-heart,-and-it’s-time-we-get-serious-a

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