August 11, 2021
After four years of service, Rebecca K. Troth is leaving her post as executive director of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, wrapping up a tenure that saw the organization transform the lives of tens of thousands of District residents in need of pro bono legal services.
August 10, 2021
Now that the Summer Olympics are over, other athletes are gearing up for the Paralympic Games opening on August 24 in Tokyo. One of those competitors is Sidley Austin LLP associate Matthew Simpson, who will represent the United States in goalball.
August 10, 2021
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia recently completed its review of proposed amendments to the Superior Court Rules of the Probate Division.
August 04, 2021
On July 30 the D.C. Bar Communities hosted part two of its inaugural Legislative Women’s Collective, where attendees heard inspiring yet candid stories from the keynote speakers and received practical guidance on the ethical considerations of running for office.
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.
