August 04, 2021
What does “defund the police” mean here in the District of Columbia and in 2021? On August 3 the D.C. Bar Communities brought together a panel of activists and advocates to discuss what the social justice slogan really means and how it relates to police reforms currently under consideration in the District.
August 03, 2021
A passion for community service has defined the life and legacy that William McCaskill is building. His zeal for education and social justice began as a child, with a mother who was a registered nurse and a father who served in Vietnam.
August 03, 2021
On August 2 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-07 stating that judges may not authorize the return to the District of prisoners held in custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for post-conviction litigation.
July 29, 2021
Finding a job is still a competitive process, so new attorneys need to focus on the crucial step of acing their job interviews. If you are about to face a first interview or a callback, it is wise to prepare yourself by following these five tips to impress your interviewers and land the job.
July 27, 2021
The D.C. Bar joins the legal community in mourning the loss of Karen Hastie Williams, who passed away at age 76 earlier this month, leaving behind a legacy of shattered glass ceilings and generations of women and African American attorneys inspired by her trailblazing career.
July 27, 2021
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.
July 21, 2021
On July 20 the D.C. Superior Court Board of Judges issued Rule Promulgation Order 21-05 approving amendments to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure 10-I and 30.
July 19, 2021
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.
July 16, 2021
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors has unanimously approved the appointment of Vincent H. Cohen Jr., a partner at Dechert LLP, to the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC).
July 16, 2021
On July 14 the Washington Foreign Law Society and the Stimson Center, a nonprofit think tank focused on international affairs, hosted an online forum to discuss international models for regulating social media platforms and internet content.
