Subject: March 2015 E-Brief
From: "DC BAR Ebrief" <[email-masked]>
To: "Robert Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:30:00 -0400

D.C. Bar E-Brief 

* March 2015 E-Brief * 

Welcome to the D.C. Bar _E-Brief_, a monthly electronic newsletter
providing updates and breaking news important to you and your
practice. 

*D.C. Bar Announces Leadership Candidates* Laura Possessky of Gura &
Possessky, PLLC and Annamaria Steward of the University of the
District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law are running for
president-elect of the Bar for the 2015–2016 term. Learn more about
the candidates, as well as other nominees for Bar positions, before
elections begin on April 27.  Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/7974/3/>… 
*D.C. Bar 2020: Let Your Voice Be Heard*Whether you’re active or
inactive, in the academic field, a contract attorney, or your practice
falls in to another category, we want to hear from you. All Bar
members are invited to join targeted focus groups designed to define
the Bar's strategic objectives for the next five years. Sign up today
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10554/4/>… 
*New Opinion on Lawyer Employment Agreements* The D.C. Bar Legal
Ethics Committee has published Opinion 368, "Lawyer Employment
Agreements—Restrictions on Departing Lawyer Who Competes With Former
Firm," stating that a firm may not provide for or impose liquidated
damages on a lawyer who, after departure, competes with the firm. Read
more <http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10681/5/>… 
*JNC Announces Three Candidates for Judge Dixon Vacancy* Julie H.
Becker of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, Jonathan
H. Pittman of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of
Columbia, and Elizabeth J. Shapiro of the U.S. Department of Justice
have been recommended for the D.C. Superior Court vacancy. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10682/6/>… 
*Youth Law Fair Spotlights Racial Profiling*In its 16th year, the
Youth Law Fair continues its tradition of tackling relevant issues
affecting teens today. On March 21 local high school students will get
hands-on legal experience while discussing racial profiling and
building positive relationships with law enforcement. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10683/7/>… 
*Bring Your ‘A’ Game From the Fairway to the Boardroom* Learn how you
can use golf strategy for leadership and team development from leading
expert Rose Harper on _D.C. Bar Voices_, the official blog of the Bar.
Then on March 24, join Harper in the Sections program "Breaking the
Grass Ceiling: Using the Art of Golf to Achieve Success." Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10684/8/>… 
*Final Push for Annual Awards Nominations*There are only three more
weeks left to nominate outstanding projects and contributions by Bar
members during the past fiscal year. Award recipients will be honored
at the Bar’s 2015 Celebration of Leadership. Submit your nominations
by March 27. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10440/9/>… 
*Pro Bono Program Announces Spring Training Docket* Spring training
isn’t just for baseball. The Pro Bono Program’s spring training
schedule offers several opportunities for attorneys and
attorney–paralegal teams to learn the skills they need to take on pro
bono representation in the District.  Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10685/10/>… 
*Legal Community Tackles Mental Health Challenges*The Judicial and Bar
Conference on April 17 offers a variety of compelling seminars focused
on mental health challenges, from burnout and self care to mental
health discrimination and access to care. Learn more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/10686/11/>
about the programs and register today. 
*There’s Still Time to Get Covered!* Take advantage of the special
enrollment period, ending on April 30, to acquire coverage through the
D.C. Bar Health Insurance Exchange.  Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/176987/66193772/7735/12/>… 

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