June 25, 2021
Superior Court Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure Approved
On June 23 the D.C. Court of Appeals approved proposed amendments to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure 10-I and 30.
June 21, 2021
Legal Trends Indicate Pandemic’s Lasting Impact on the Workplace
Now that COVID-19 vaccination rates are high enough for many Americans to slowly resume normal life, law firms are mapping out their strategies for returning to the office.
June 15, 2021
Panel Discusses Same-Sex Adoption Rights in the District
On June 11 D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine continued his “Take 30” series with a conversation with D.C. Chief Deputy Attorney General Jason Downs, D.C. Deputy Attorney General Chad Copeland, and family law attorney Michele Zavos about same-sex adoption.
June 15, 2021
Bar Seeks Candidates for Various Committee and Board Vacancies
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment in the fall to the following standing committees: Communities, Continuing Legal Education, Global Legal Practice, Judicial Evaluation, Lawyer Assistance, Leadership Development, Nominations, Pro Bono, and Regulations/Rules/Board Procedures.
June 10, 2021
Employment Law Attorneys Ponder a Post-Pandemic Workplace
On June 8 employment law experts offered insight into the tough questions facing employers as they prepare for a post-pandemic return to the workplace.
June 09, 2021
Member Spotlight: Dara Gold Makes Impact Through Law and Theater
Whether teaching English to children in Spain, interning on Capitol Hill, or participating in special education law and legislation clinics at her law school, Dara Gold has been a passionate advocate for learning.
June 09, 2021
Summit Panelists Identify Solutions for Closing Racial Wealth Gap
As part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit on June 4, the D.C. Bar presented “The Forgotten 40 Acres,” a breakout session detailing how real property and tax laws contributed to the racial wealth gap in the country.
June 07, 2021
D&I Summit Provides Strategies for Disrupting Inequities
The D.C. Bar Communities held its first-ever virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit on June 4, drawing nearly 100 participants for an interactive look at responses to bias. A keynote presentation by business and leadership consultant Bart Bailey kicked off the event with a dialogue modeling meaningful exchanges that can transform organizations.
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.
