2019 Summer Forum Preview: Immigration and Human Rights
Over the past few years, immigration has become one of the hottest pro bono and public-interest fields. At our 2019 Summer Forum, the Immigration and Human Rights panel will discuss the ways that immigrant-rights organizations are working to protect the rights of immigrants and promote access to justice both in the District and around the country. #SumFo19
2019 Summer Forum Preview: Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Panel
Being an attorney in the District gives you a myriad of opportunities to work on civil rights and civil liberties issues. DC or federal work, litigation or policy, career or pro bono. Come to the Summer Pro Bono & Public-Interest Forum’s Civil Rights and Civil Liberties panel to learn how to defend these liberties. #SumFo19
2019 Summer Forum Preview: Criminal Justice and the Death Penalty
During this summer’s annual Summer Pro Bono and Public Interest Forum, the Criminal Law and Death Penalty panel will introduce public-interest careers and pro bono opportunities in this often gut-wrenching field of law, as well as in criminal defense more broadly. #SumFo19
DC Pro Bono Week Committee Kicks Off Planning for 2019
Help us plan DC Pro Bono Week 2019. The first planning meeting of the year will be on Thursday, May 23 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm at Dechert LLP.
A Prescription for Healthy Food in Ward 8
29 April 2019 Blog, East River of the River Profiles, Featured | Tags: DC Greens, EOTR, Food Desserts, Food Justice, Produce Rx, Ward 8
Produce Rx is a new program to help underserved communities fight illnesses related to poverty and food insecurity in Ward 8.
Dinner & Discussion with Councilmember Charles Allen
Our most recent Dinner & Discussion featured Councilmember Charles Allen. Mr. Allen and attendees discussed a range of legal topics directly affecting the District. Thank you to Cooley for hosting this event.
More Help for the Homeless in Anacostia
05 April 2019 Blog, East River of the River Profiles, Featured
On December 4, 2018, the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (WLCH), a local organization looking to provide vital legal services for those who struggle with homelessness and poverty, opened its 7th intake site at the United Planning Organization (UPO) Anacostia Community Service Center.
Announcing a new member benefit!
We are pleased to announce a new member benefit! Washington Council of Lawyers has joined the American Bar Association’s Books for Bars Program. And don’t forget about all the other great member benefits.
Joining the District of Columbia Bench
26 March 2019 Blog, Featured | Tags: Judge
Earlier this month, we partnered with the Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association (GWAC) to discuss what it takes to join the District of Columbia Courts. We learned about the role of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) and got first hand experiences and advice on applying to become a judge in DC from those serving on the bench.