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Andrea Vavonese Reflects on Her Series of Career Steps to Success
When Andrea Vavonese started her first full-time job as an accountant for Amtrak, little did she know that she’d end up in a different profession. Today she’s deputy general counsel for Peraton, a national security and intelligence firm providing services to the United States government.
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
D.C. Bar Communities Lawyer of the Year Awards
D.C. Bar Communities Lawyer of the Year Awards
https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/d-c-bar-communities-lawyer-of-the-year-awards
International Law
The International Law Community addresses international legal issues through programs, community outreach projects, and publications.
https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/join-a-community/international-law
Family Law Assistance Network
Family Law Assistance Network
https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/what-we-do/family-law-assistance-network
Approved IOLTA Depositories
Approved IOLTA Depositories
At Finnegan’s Black History Month Observance, a Finer Focus on Wellness
Against the backdrop of Black History Month, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP convened a panel discussion on February 26 that focused on finding purpose, belonging, and well-being in today’s dynamic times.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Resources
The Communities Office offers an array of content discussing diversity, equity and inclusion.
https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/diversity,-equity,-inclusion,-and-accessibility-re
Empowering Your Practice With Billing and Trust Accounting Software
The D.C. Bar just made life a lot easier for District of Columbia practitioners by partnering with Smokeball, which offers billing and trust accounting software to Bar members for free.
