Nominations now open for our 2022 Legal Services and Government Pro Bono Awards!
We are now accepting nominations for our 2022 Legal Services Award and 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 government pro bono lawyers. Our 2022 Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 1.
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.
Nomination materials are due by 5 pm ET on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. The awards criteria and nomination instructions are here.
We’re Hiring! Financial Manager
We are seeking a Financial Manager (long-term, part-time position). Click here to find out more!
Supreme Court: View from the Press Gallery Recap
On Thursday, July 7, 2021, lawyers, law students, and legal professionals around the country attended our 34th annual Supreme Court: View from the Press Gallery event. Our panel of journalists who cover the Court talked about the unusual recently concluded term. The discussion started off with everyone agreeing that it was a momentous term for a number of reasons.
2022 Summer Forum: Immigrants Continue to Face Challenges
At our final panel discussion of the 2022 Summer Forum, we discussed immigration and human rights. Read on to find out how you can help.
2022 Summer Forum: The Fight for Civil Rights Continues
On Thursday, June 23 the fourth Summer Forum 2022 panel discussion was held regarding civil rights and civil liberties. Read on to find out how you can join the fight.
2022 Summer Forum: Pro Bono Lawyers Literally Can Save Lives
On Thursday, June 16, we held the third panel discussion of our 2022 Summer Forum focused on opportunities in criminal law and the death penalty. Find out how you can help below.
2022 Summer Forum: Helping Individuals and Families In Need
In our second panel discussion, we explored the variety of legal needs of low and moderate-income families in DC and across the country. Find out how you can help below.
2022 Summer Forum: Pro Bono Opportunities Outside the Courtroom
On June 9, 2022, we hosted the first of the 2022 Summer Forum panels – Non-Litigation Pro Bono Opportunities. Keep reading to find out the impact of transactional pro bono lawyering.
2022 Summer Forum Keynote with Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke
Washington Council of Lawyers’ Annual Summer Forum began on June 8 with an engaging and eye-opening discussion by keynote speaker Kristen Clarke. Kristen Clarke is the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice and served as a lifelong civil rights lawyer and advocate in the public service. AAG Clarke was joined in conversation by Nicole Austin-Hillery, President & CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. and Washington Council of Lawyers Board Member. This first session touched on topics of opportunities such as the Attorney’s General Honors Program in the Justice Department, the ability civil rights lawyers have to tackle important issues, the duty to give back to the community, and promoting the importance of pro bono work. Read on to find out more.