September 21, 2020
When U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, the enormity of the gap she leaves in American jurisprudence quickly became evident as tributes flowed from the D.C. legal community.
September 14, 2020
On September10, more than 100 attorneys participated in the D.C. Bar’s virtual CLE Institute on Aging and the Law, a daylong event that offered an in-depth look at the legal issues affecting elderly clients, wards, and others working with the aging community.
September 10, 2020
On October 1, Judge Anita Josey-Herring will assume the office of chief judge of D.C. Superior Court. The D.C. Bar spoke with Judge Josey-Herring about her long commitment to the law and public service, the challenges and opportunities the current crisis presents, and her vision for the future.
September 09, 2020
On September 3, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility issued Administrative Order 2020-8 addressing ongoing adjustments to its operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
September 09, 2020
Given the state of the pandemic, fluctuation of coronavirus rates in the region, and physical distancing guidelines, there is no telling when courts will return to full operations. State and federal courts are thus managing their civil dockets, as best as possible, by conducting hearings remotely using telephone and video-conferencing platforms and continuing to suspend civil jury trials until they are safe to resume.
September 09, 2020
When clients reach out to Mohaimina “Mina” Haque for help with immigration problems, she truly understands their situations because she draws upon firsthand experience.
August 28, 2020
On September 10 the D.C. Bar CLE Program will host the virtual Aging and the Law Institute , a must for conservators, guardians, and attorneys protecting the interests of the elderly. The daylong event will cover a wide range of topics affecting aging Americans, from estate planning and best financial practices to diminished capacity, with a timely focus on the impact of COVID-19.
August 20, 2020
If you are a part of the D.C. art scene, you may be familiar with Lory Ivey Alexander. . In her other professional role, Ivey Alexander supervises a team of more than 30 attorneys and other support staff at the Consumer Protection Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice.
August 18, 2020
Social influencer, fashion blogger, and attorney Minisha Hicks has a keen eye for detail. It proves helpful when planning photo shoots or selecting brands for her thriving fashion blog, She Is the Fly Esq. It’s also helpful when analyzing legal entanglements in her day job at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
August 14, 2020
The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking public comment on two separate proposals to amend certain D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. Comments are due by close of business on September 30, 2020.
