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California Lawyers Association and D.C. Bar Announce More Findings From Groundbreaking Study on Atto
The California Lawyers Association and the District of Columbia Bar shared additional findings today from a groundbreaking research project offering insight into the personal and workplace risk factors for mental health problems, substance use, and attrition among practicing attorneys.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/california-lawyers-association-and-d-c-bar-announc
AU Law School’s Mocktail Event Encourages Alcohol-Free Socializing
American University Washington College of Law’s (WCL) Office of Student Affairs drew a crowd of more than 200 to a February 7 event intended to support student interaction in an alcohol-free environment.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/au-law-school’s-mocktail-event-encourages-alcohol-
Meet President-Elect Candidate Alexander Reid
Here, get to know Alexander L. Reid, one of two candidates running for D.C. Bar president-elect for the 2023–2024 term. The president-elect serves for one year before becoming president, and then continues in office a third year as immediate past president.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/meet-president-elect-candidate-alexander-reid
D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisors Win Third Gambrell Award for Managing Money Program
The D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service (PMAS) has been selected for the 2023 E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award for its Managing Money program, which teaches attorneys and their staff how to onboard a new client, create an appropriate fee agreement and earning mechanism, and manage advance fees and expenses, among other topics.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-practice-management-advisors-win-third-gam
Eat Well, Do Justice! Cook-Off Raises Nearly $350K for Tzedek DC
Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod, owners of the fast-casual Indian restaurant RASA, took first place in Tzedek DC’s seventh annual Eat Well, Do Justice! fundraiser on September 18.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/eat-well,-do-justice!-cook-off-raises-nearly-$350k
D.C. Bar Announces 2023–2024 Writers in Residence
The D.C. Bar has selected Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law student Tynekia Garrett and George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School student Angela Mackie-Rutledge as its 2023–2024 Writers in Residence.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-announces-2023–2024-writers-in-residence
Rules Review Committee Invites Comment on Proposed Changes to D.C. Rule 1.8(d)
The District of Columbia Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking comments about proposed amendments to D.C. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8 that would expand the District’s existing exceptions to the general rule that prohibits a lawyer from advancing or guaranteeing financial assistance while representing a client in connection with contemplated or pending litigation or administrative proceedings.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/rules-review-committee-invites-comment-on-proposed
Research
A compilation of helpful legal research websites.
https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/external-resources/research
Charles Willoughby and Risa Berkower Join Superior Court Bench
On August 19, D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring administered the oath of office to new Associate Judge Charles J. Willoughby Jr. and Magistrate Judge Risa Berkower.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/charles-willoughby-and-risa-berkower-join-superior
DC Pro Bono Week Kicks Off With Call to Action for Lawyers, Law Firms
On October 16, the Washington Council of Lawyers opened DC Pro Bono Week 2024 with the panel discussion “Pro Bono Goes Local,” featuring D.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Carmen McLean, and pro bono-focused counsel from four law firms.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/dc-pro-bono-week-kicks-off-with-call-to-action-for
D.C. Bar Selects George Washington University’s Kiera Yu as New Writer in Residence
The D.C. Bar has selected American University Washington College of Law 2L student Kiera Yu as its 2024–2025 writer in residence. Yu will work alongside D.C. Bar staff writers and editors during the residency, which runs through June 2025.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-selects-george-washington-university’s-kie
D.C. Court of Appeals Amends Rule 49
On November 13 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced that it will adopt amendments to Rule 49 proposed by the court’s Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law early this year.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-court-of-appeals-amends-rule-49
