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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
D.C. Bar Communities Announce Inaugural Trailblazer Award Recipients
To commemorate the D.C. Bar’s 50th anniversary, the D.C. Bar Communities will be honoring six outstanding Communities members with its inaugural Trailblazer Awards.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-communities-announce-inaugural-trailblazer
Court of Appeals Approves First Comprehensive Changes to Rules Governing the Bar
On January 10 the D.C. Court of Appeals adopted comprehensive amendments to the Rules Governing the District of Columbia Bar. These amendments mark the first time since the Bar’s founding more than 50 years ago that the Rules have been comprehensively reviewed and updated.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/court-of-appeals-approves-first-comprehensive-chan
President-Elect Candidates Grover, Montani Share Their Visions for the Bar
With voting in the 2024 D.C. Bar general and Communities elections now underway, D.C. Bar president-elect candidates Hardeep Grover and Sadina Montani made their pitch to Bar members by providing an overview of their respective platforms at a reception held on May 2.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/president-elect-candidates-grover,-montani-share-t
Communities Announces New Early Bird Registration Rates
Don’t miss out on savings! The D.C. Bar Communities has updated its registration payment structure for individual events effective September 1, 2019.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/communities-announces-new-early-bird-registration-
Superior Court Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Criminal Procedure Rules
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comments from D.C. Bar members and the general public on proposed amendments to Rules 12.4, 45, 49, 100–17, and 119 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comments-on-proposed-amendmen
