July 21, 2021
Superior Court Enacts Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules 10-I and 30
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
Practice 360° Looks at Approaching Law Firm Growth With Intentionality
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
Vincent Cohen Selected for D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission
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
Foreign Law Society Hosts Section 230 Reform Discussion
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.
July 16, 2021
Practice 360° Imparts Tech Tips on Post-Pandemic Success
On July 15 the D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service drew more than 400 attendees to its virtual Practice 360° event, which covered post-pandemic trends in law practice and explored how firms can plot a successful path forward.
July 15, 2021
Member Spotlight: Bankruptcy Expert Cullen Speckhart on Turning Adversity Into Opportunity
By all accounts, Cullen Speckhart is a definition of success. She chairs Cooley LLP’s business restructuring and reorganization practice, drawing on her experience representing big-name clients such as Toys R Us, Eastman Kodak, and Circuit City.
July 08, 2021
Information About Attorney Discipline in the District
Information regarding disciplinary actions against members of the Bar.
June 30, 2021
CLE Institute Explores Duties of Gov’t Attorneys as Public Servants
Douglas Letter, general counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, delivered the keynote address at yesterday’s D.C. Bar CLE Institute on Government Law, a daylong event that covered a broad range of topics relevant to those in public service.
June 25, 2021
Chad T. Sarchio Installed as 50th President of the D.C. Bar
A virtual audience of more than 250 attended the D.C. Bar’s 2021 Celebration of Leadership on June 24, featuring the formal swearing in of Chad T. Sarchio as the Bar’s 50th president and the presentation of awards to outstanding members of the Bar and the legal community.
June 25, 2021
Presidents Reception Raises $955K to Support Pro Bono Center
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center’s unceasing service during the coronavirus pandemic was the theme of last night’s virtual Presidents Reception, which welcomed D.C. Bar President Chad T. Sarchio and raised more than $955,000 for the Center through the support of more than 100 District-based law firms and hundreds of individual supporters.
