The Dogs of Public Interest Law: Frankie
Celebrate National Dog Day with our first Honorary dog of public-interest law: Frankie, a diva adopted by NPR’s Justice Department reporter, Carrie Johnson. (more…)
Supreme Court: View from the Press Gallery [Full Video]
In June, we hosted The Supreme Court: View from the Press Gallery, in which a panel of top SCOTUS reporters and commentators discussed the 2016-2017 SCOUTS term. If you missed it, check out the full video (more…)
Dine Around for Justice (August 2017)
Dine Around for Justice is a fun and easy way to promote greater access to justice in the District of Columbia. On each Thursday in August, we will partner with a restaurant who will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Washington Council of Lawyers. Dine Around for Justice will raise awareness and support for our mission of increasing access to free legal help for those in need. There are three opportunities this August to Dine Around for Justice. August 3: We invite you to make a reservation to dine at Farmers & Distillers (600 Massachusetts Avenue NW) on Thursday, August 3. Farmers & Distillers was named Best New Restaurant in 2017 by the Washington City Paper. Gather your friends and make plans to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at Farmers & Distillers on August 3. You will enjoy an outstanding meal and support a worthy cause. August 17: Enjoy a meal anytime between 11 am and 1 pm at The Greene Turtle (601 F Street NW) on August 17. You must print and bring this Greene Turtle Flyer with you in order to participate. Enjoy burgers, crab cakes, salads, beer, and justice! August 31: Bid on a seat at the lunch table with Legal Services Corporation President Jim Sandman at RPM Italian (650 K Street NW). Five lucky winners will enjoy an antipasto, entree, and dessert as well as fantastic company and conversation. Jim Sandman is one of the best access-to-justice leaders issues in the country. Get the bidding started here! The online auction ends on August 24. Join us for one, two, or all three opportunities to Dine Around for Justice!
The Dogs of Public Interest Law: Ovi
New at The Dogs of Public Interest Law: Ovi! Courtesy of Federal Public Defender Caroline Platt.
Check out Ovi and all our other favorite public-interest pups at The Dogs of Public Interest Law on Pinterest.
Seeking nominations for our 2017 Legal Services and Government Pro Bono Awards
We are now accepting nominations for our 2017 Legal Services Award and 2017 Government Pro Bono Award.
Each year at our Awards Ceremony, we recognize the extraordinary work of some of the District’s most dedicated public-interest and pro bono lawyers. Our 2017 Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 5.
Our Legal Services Award recognizes a dynamic legal-services lawyer who represents low-income clients, works to improve access to justice, or thinks creatively to solve difficult legal problems. Our Government Pro Bono Award commends a dedicated government lawyer who also volunteers time to organize pro bono efforts or represent low-income clients. (more…)
Full Video of RBG at 2017 Summer Forum
For those who couldn’t attend, we have the full video of Justice Ginsburg’s discussion with the Brennan Center’s Nicole Austin-Hillery at our 2017 Summer Forum. (more…)
RBG at #sumfo17
Our 2017 Summer Forum is in the books. Thanks to Justice Ginsburg, everyone who helped plan the event, and all the students who attended! More photos to come soon… (more…)
Summer Forum 2017: Facts about Justice Ginsburg
The keynote speaker at our 2017 Summer Forum, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has had a landmark career both on and off the bench. Here are a few tidbits that you may not have known about her: (more…)
Meet Jackie Rogers, Our New Summer Intern
We are delighted to introduce our 2017 summer intern, Jackie Rogers. Jackie is a rising senior in the Honors College at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon. She is majoring in Political Science and Economics; serves as VP of the Young Democrats Club; and represented the state of Oregon in College Debate 2016. Last summer, Jackie interned at the U.S. Senate for Senator Ron Wyden. She’s also interested in the legal system and how it can improve. At a recent conference, Jackie presented on inclusivity in Supreme Court decisions, focusing on cases that changed social, legal, and political status quo. And this fall she’ll take the LSAT and apply to law school. Interning with us is another outgrowth of her interests in activism and the law. “Washington Council of Lawyers provides everything I wanted in a summer internship,” said Jackie. “The organization works to ensure everyone, regardless of income, has access to our justice system. I look forward to learning about the legal profession and public-interest law.” We’re thrilled to welcome Jackie back to Washington, DC and to work with her this summer. And we can’t wait to see what she does with her legal career!