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When: 24 March 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET Where: Virtual Cost: $45 for members; $80 for nonmembers In this skills-based training, you will obtain the skills necessary to draft effective declarations. We will provide you with the tools and tips you need to understand: how and when to use a declaration to tell your client’s story. how to assist clients with language access needs and those experiencing trauma. Additionally, we will cover a range of advocacy and style considerations when drafting a persuasive declaration. We will draw on examples from immigration, family law, and housing c ..read more
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When: 12 February 2025, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Where: Arnold & Porter (601 Massachusetts Ave NW) Cost: $70 for members; $100 for nonmembers Knowing how to impeach a witness can be a pivotal skill, influencing case outcomes and elevating your trial advocacy. This training features a blend of expert-led presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and dynamic workshops, enabling participants to explore the finer points of impeachment techniques. Experienced trial attorneys will share insights, best practices, and real-life examples, guiding you on how to: Identifying opportunities for impeachment Ut ..read more
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When: 23 January 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where: Arnold & Porter (601 Massachusetts Ave NW) Cost: $60 for members; $90 for non-members Knowing when and how to object is critical not only to winning at trial, but also to making sure that issues are preserved for appeal. Our next installment of our Litigation Skills Training will focus on the skills and tactics of an effective objection. Litigation Skills Series: Objections will be led by Daria Zane (Adjunct Professor at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School; former Magistrate Judge at the Court of Federal Claims) and Sharon Good ..read more
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Brilliant, dedicated, collaborator, mentor, leader. These are the words most used to describe Nancy Lopez, retired Executive Director of Washington Council of Lawyers. In her tenure, Nancy formed and shaped Washington Council of Lawyers into what we are today. Her insight, wisdom, experience, flexibility, and skill are just some of the reasons we are thrilled to recognize her with our Justice Impact Awards Legacy Award. Rarely given (it's only been awarded twice before), it is reserved for those individuals who don't just go above and beyond, but make a substantial and exemplar impact on acces ..read more
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Christine Ennis is a trial attorney in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) who has demonstrated a laudable commitment to performing and empowering others to engage in pro bono service. From the major efforts and achievements to the smaller tasks that ensure she and her colleagues can continue to provide innovative pro bono service to her neighbors, Christine has made a tremendous positive impact on her community. For these and many more reasons, we're excited to celebrate Christine Ennis as the 2024 Justice Impact Award Government rec ..read more
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Kathi has worked tirelessly to expand opportunities in the legal profession to all, through her active leadership of the Chapter’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and many other initiatives. Kathi is a visionary leader who has shown a remarkable commitment to justice in our legal community. She is a force multiplier, not only providing legal services directly to clients, but encouraging and inspiring others to do so as well. We are thrilled to recognize Kathi Wescott with our 2024 Justice Impact Awards Corporate Legal Department award ..read more
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Jessica Hough, Skadden partner and global head of the firm's regulatory practices, is a champion of pro bono work at Skadden, in the DC community, and beyond — leading by example and continually ensuring that pro bono is an integral part of the DC office’s culture. We are thrilled to recognize Jessica Hough as the 2024 Justice Impact Award Law Firm recipient for her unwavering dedication and as a shining example of the vital role volunteers need to play in non-litigation pro bono ..read more
Recap: Best Practices in Pro Bono: Pro Bono Partnerships: Strengthening and Innovating Collaboration
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On Wednesday, October 30 we convened for Best Practices in Pro Bono: Pro Bono Partnerships: Strengthening and Innovating Collaboration. Get the recap inside ..read more
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DC Pro Bono Week 2024 is a wrap, but the inspiration to make a difference in our community and the celebration of pro bono service continues. We know the need for pro bono lawyers doesn’t stop and as lawyers, we have a duty and obligation to help bridge the access to justice gap. Whether it’s by taking on a pro bono case, volunteering for an advice and referral clinic, contributing to systemic advocacy, or financially supporting a legal services organization, we can all do something for the public good ..read more
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That’s a wrap on DC Pro Bono Week 2024! We hope the events, trainings, and more throughout October inspired your to commitment to pro bono service. If you’re looking for creative ways to make pro bono service a part of your career, check out these stories ..read more