May 28, 2021
Ellen M. Jakovic Elected as D.C. Bar President-Elect
Ellen M. Jakovic, of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2021–2022 term.
May 28, 2021
Litigation Community Discusses Latest D.C. Voting Rights Efforts in Court
On May 26 the D.C. Bar Litigation Community hosted a discussion with Walter Smith, executive director of DC Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, on ongoing efforts to secure voting representation for District residents through litigation.
May 27, 2021
Submit Comments on Candidate for Judicial Reappointment
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of Judge Jennifer M. Anderson, who is seeking reappointment to another 15-year term as associate judge of the D.C. Superior Court. Anderson’s current term expires on September 4, 2021.
May 27, 2021
Superior Court Declares Rules Emergency Through August
Finding that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present extraordinary circumstances relating to public health and safety that substantially impair its ability to perform certain functions, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-06.
May 26, 2021
Member Spotlight: Jim Ruggeri Demonstrates Power of Preparation in the Courtroom
June S. Phillips provides a Member Spotlight on Jim Ruggeri.
May 21, 2021
Higuchi, D.C. Judges Offer Reflections on Japanese American Incarceration
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) commemorated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 20 with a fireside chat with former D.C. Bar President Shirley Ann Higuchi, author of Setsuko’s Secret: Heart Mountain and the Legacy of the Japanese American Incarceration. Higuchi was joined by District judges in discussing the Japanese American internment camps during World War II and their relevance to contemporary injustices.
May 21, 2021
Pro Bono Center Supports Proposed Measure to Seal Tenant Eviction Records
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is supporting proposed legislation in the District of Columbia that would seal eviction records for tenants to help promote future access to affordable housing for low-income people.
May 21, 2021
D.C. Courts Adopt New Employee Dispute Resolution Plan
On May 20 the D.C. Courts announced the adoption of a new employee dispute resolution (EDR) plan as part of its efforts to foster a respectful workplace and ensure that concerns about fair employment practices can be openly and safely discussed.
May 20, 2021
Court Adopts Permanent Amendments to District Bar Admission Rules
A District of Columbia Court of Appeals order issued on May 13 made permanent a number of emergency amendments to Rule 46 (Admission to the Bar) that were implemented on November 19, 2020.
May 20, 2021
Survey Emphasizes Need for Updated Parental Leave Policies
Law firms’ leave policies often exceed federal standards, but there is room for improvement regarding benefits for men and nontraditional family structures, according to a 2021 inaugural Parental Leave Survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa. The legal search firm presented its findings on May 14 at a National Association for Law Placement webinar, featuring the managing directors of its various offices.
