Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition in May 2010

Region XII of the National Bar Association will sponsor the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition in May 2010.  In order to make this event a success, we are asking that you encourage District of Columbia high school seniors, with preliminary acceptance to an accredited college or university, to apply and be a part of this terrific experience.  This competition requires them to write an essay on a specific topic and then be able to make an oral presentation of their essay before a panel of judges.  The topic can be obtained by going to www.nationalbar.org and clicking on the competition. 

All essays need to be submitted to either Robie Beatty (202-671-2377) or Valeria Rainey (301-928-4939) by April 30, 2010. 

This competition is a wonderful opportunity for graduating high school seniors in the District to obtain  1) experience in writing, 2) experience in public speaking and to obtain 3) some money for college.

WBA Nominations and Elections Committee

The Washington Bar Association’s Nominations and Elections Committee is charged with the preparation of a slate of candidates to be voted on at the Association’s Annual Meeting on June 17, 2010. WBA Past President Felicia L. Chambers is Chair of the Committee. The other members of the Committee are WBA Past Presidents, Robert Bell and Kim M. Keenan. If you are interested in running to serve as an officer or member of the Board of Directors, please contact Committee Chair, Felicia L. Chambers, via e-mail at flcesq@yahoo.com 

In addition to the slate of candidates proposed by the Committee, any WBA Regular Member in good standing may be nominated for any elective office in the Association by filing a Petition of Nomination with the Association’s Secretary. All Petitions of Nomination must be filed with the Secretary, Jay Stewart (jstewart@udc.edu), not later than April 20, 2010. Each petition must contain the signatures of fifteen Regular Members in good standing.

Hall of Fame Nominations

The Washington Bar Association’s Hall of Fame Committee is accepting applications for the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in June 2010. All nominations must be received by April 23, 2010. The criteria for nomination are: (1) that the nominee is a member of the Washington Bar Association, (2) has practiced law for at least 25 years, and (3) has made significant contributions to the cause for equal justice under law and to the profession.  This year’s Hall of Fame Committee is chaired by WBA First Vice President Iris McCollum Green. The other committee members are WBA Judicial Council Chair, Hon. Anita Josey-Herring, WBA Young Lawyers Division Chair, Yaida Ford and WBA President, Ronald C. Jessamy. You may contact Iris McCollum Green at (202) 785-1171 or via e-mail iriseagain@aol.com for further information.