Last night, NLSP's Executive Director Karen Newton Cole attended the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia Annual Dinner. What a great event!

In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , the D.C. Bar Communities and Lawyer Assistance Program held their fourth annual Well-Being Summit that attracted 180 attendees who heard from wellness experts on a range of wellness topics. bit.ly/4dTxA4M

Read more about WBADC's 2024 Woman Lawyer of the Year -- Ellen Jakovic wbadc.org/2024-woman-law…

Do you aspire to own, operate, and/or enhance your own #smalllawfirm or #sololawpractice ? Join us on June 4 & 25 at D.C. Bar headquarters to learn from our award-winning Practice Management Advisors just what it takes to get started and achieve success. bit.ly/4am52hq

Tomorrow, 5/23: The #FalseClaimsAct imposes liability on those who defraud governmental programs. Elizabeth Jochum joins D.C. Bar’s webinar to discuss the Act, false claims, detecting false claims, and defending against #FCA actions: bit.ly/4dObkcL

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On the latest episode of Brief Encounters, experts discuss legislation that were ushered in as a result of the 2008 financial crisis, including the #DoddFrankAct . . bit.ly/3UuFEQg

Episode sponsors: USI Affinity LawPay MyCase, Inc.

Help shape the future of the D.C. Bar. Cast your votes for the Board of Governors and Communities election by June 4. dcbar.org/vote

At the inaugural D.C. Bar Legislative Counsel Summit on May 9–10, more than 70 attorneys from government agencies, lobbying groups, and academic institutions gathered at Bar headquarters. bit.ly/44TsotV

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Take charge of your mental health and join us on May 28 for a free session on how to build resilience and inner control, and debunk myths that hold you back. bit.ly/3yrDzxN

Renew your license and continue to gain access to important benefits and resources from the D.C. Bar. Being a member not only benefits your career as a lawyer, it renews your positive impact on the legal community. bit.ly/3OBmK9n

Join us on June 6 for our annual roundtable with leading D.C. journalists. This FREE event is your chance to hear directly from the experts as they dissect the most pressing issues impacting D.C.'s political landscape, legal scene, and overall community. bit.ly/4bqmTFb

Join S&P Global’s Pride LGBTQ+ People Resource Group and the DC LGBTQ+ Bar Association for a panelist discussion about putting people first to create a more inclusive approach to law. If you haven’t yet, be sure to get your RSVP in at tinyurl.com/Pride521 via The District of Columbia LGBTQ+ Bar Association

From all of us at #DCCourts , congratulations on your investiture, Associate Judge Adrienne Noti 👏

Watch below for a recap of Friday’s ceremony, honoring this #WashingtonDC native and DC Public Schools alum! 👩🏼‍⚖️

Learn more about Judge Noti: dccourts.gov/sites/default/…

We couldn't do this special event without our amazing sponsors! Thank you to Harrity & Harrity, Credibility International, Latham and Watkins, Bloomberg Law, McDermott Will & Emery, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, D.C. Bar, iDiscovery Solutions, PillsburyLaw, Sheehy Auto Stores, Wiley and more!

And we're off! Running to help save lives at the 34th annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K, & Fun Walk! AHA Greater Wash #RunLHH

The D.C. Bar team is out in full force (along with the rain) for the 2024 Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K, & Fun Walk! AHA Greater Wash #RunLHH

For In-House Lawyers Trying to Keep Up on AI Regulation, States Are Ground Zero dlvr.it/T72KLd

Superior Court is missing 13 of 62 associate judges - nearly a quarter of its bench.

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Council for Court Excellence D.C. Bar Senate Republicans Senate Democrats U.S. Senate Updates

On Wednesday, leaders met at D.C. Bar Headquarters for the Voluntary Bar Leadership Reception. Attendees heard from 2024 D.C. Bar president-elect candidates Hardeep Grover & Sadina Montani. For more info abt the upcoming Bar election & candidates, visit dcbar.org/vote.

While officials say D.C.'s 24/7 Real-Time Crime Center will enable law enforcement to respond to crimes more efficiently, critics immediately raised alarms about potential risks to privacy and harms to civil rights and liberties. bit.ly/4bjyvtz

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