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“Chocolate City” Authors Speak at Pro Bono Partnership Luncheon

How race played a key role in shaping Washington, D.C.’s political, social, and economic landscape was the focus of this year’s Pro Bono Partnership Annual Luncheon, organized by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and held on Oct. 22 at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer @ Feld LLP.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/chocolate-city”-authors-speak-at-pro-bono-partners

Communities Event Inspires and Prepares Women Attorneys to Run for Office

On July 23 the D.C. Bar Communities held the first part of its inaugural Legislative Women’s Collective to help bridge the gender gap in politics by empowering women to get involved and run for office.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/communities-event-inspires-and-prepares-women-atto

Sports Law Attorneys Discuss Changes to Student-Athlete Compensation

With more than half of U.S. states having enacted legislation allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), sports law attorneys have seen significant developments in their practice in recent years as well as increasing confusion about what these rules and laws mean for their clients and others.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/sports-law-attorneys-discuss-changes-to-student-at

Communities Connect LISTSERV Frequently Asked Questions

The D.C. Bar Communities Connect LISTSERV mailing lists allow users to connect directly and share information with fellow Community members.

https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/connect/communities-connect-listserv-frequently-asked-ques

Shaun M. Snyder Wins as D.C. Bar President-Elect

Shaun M. Snyder, executive director of the National Association of State Treasurers, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2023–2024 term. He will serve in that position for one year starting July 1 before becoming president in 2024. With Snyder’s election, incumbent President-Elect Charles R. Lowery Jr., senior policy director at the National Housing Conference, will become the Bar’s 52nd president.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/shaun-m-snyder-wins-as-d-c-bar-president-elect

What DOJ’s New White-Collar Playbook Means for Corporate Counsel

Consistent with its “America First” agenda, the current administration is concentrating on combating fraud, waste, and abuse to protect the country’s national security and financial interests.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/publications/washington-lawyer-articles/what-doj’s-new-white-collar-playbook-means-for-cor

Summit Panelists Identify Solutions for Closing Racial Wealth Gap

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.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/summit-panelists-identify-solutions-for-closing-ra

Author Spotlight: Mark Cushing Explores America’s Rise as Pet Nation

Today advocates are seeking to elevate the status of pets from property to family, deserving of rights and protections as humans. Mark L. Cushing, a business lawyer and founding partner and CEO of the Animal Policy Group, explores this cultural transformation and its legal and economic implications.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/author-spotlight-mark-cushing-explores-america’s-r

From Morning Routines to Mindset Shifting, Wellness Summit Offers Actionable Tips for Lawyers

Wellness leaders gathered virtually on June 14 for the third annual Wellness Summit, hosted by the D.C. Bar Communities and D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP). Attracting more than 200 attendees, the daylong event consisted of five sessions offering practical tips for lawyers, which ranged from embracing a healthier work–life balance to shifting away from negative mindsets.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/from-morning-routines-to-mindset-shifting,-wellnes

Tips on Buying Reliable Used Cars and Trucks for a Fair Price

Consumers considering the purchase of a used car or truck can increase their chances of getting a good vehicle at a fair price—and avoiding real "lemons"—by following these tips.

https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/join-a-community/antitrust-and-consumer-law/tips-on-buying-reliable-used-cars-and-trucks-for-a

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