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Morgan Monroe

October 29, 2019

Morgan Monroe: Pro Bono Work Is Not Optional to Me

By Katherine Lugo

Morgan B. Monroe, an associate at WilmerHale LLP, is motivated by her love of southeast D.C. to volunteer at the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center’s <a href="/pro-bono/volunteer/advice-and-referral-clinic.cfm">Advice &amp; Referral Clinic</a>.

Chris Myers and Derek Musgrove

October 28, 2019

“Chocolate City” Authors Speak at Pro Bono Partnership Luncheon

By John Murph

Comprising more than 100 District law firms and federal agencies that are committed to pro bono work, the Pro Bono Partnership Program sponsors meetings that allow legal services organizations to present their emerging needs. The meetings also provide opportunities for firms to exchange ideas about enhancing their pro bono activities.

History Plunge

October 28, 2019

D.C. Courts Engage Students in History Tournament

By Jeffery Leon

More than 60 D.C. elementary school students enjoyed an exciting, innovative lesson on U.S. history and civics at the first-ever HistoryPlunge tournament on October 3.

Sadina Montani

October 20, 2019

Sadina Montani: We Have an Obligation to Give Back

Sadina Montani, a shareholder at Vedder Price, draws upon her legal expertise in employment law when volunteering with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center’s <a href="/pro-bono/volunteer/transactional.cfm">Nonprofit &amp; Small Business Legal Assistance Programs</a>.

Tough Cases Judges

October 18, 2019

Judges Reveal Struggles From the Bench

By Susannah Buell

On October 10 four District of Columbia judges gathered at the D.C. Bar to discuss Tough Cases: Judges Tell the Stories of Some of the Hardest Decisions They’ve Ever Made.

Donald Dunner

October 18, 2019

Patent Appeals Legend Donald Dunner Passes Away

By Jeffery Leon

Finnegan partner Donald R. Dunner, a legendary patent law attorney who was instrumental in the formation of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, passed away on October 16.

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