Recent WBA News
- The Washington Bar Association recently incorporated the Washington Bar Association Educational Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation which will serve as its charitable entity.
- Yaida O. Ford, Chair, WBA Young Lawyers Division, recently wrote an opinion article entitled “Calling Black Men in D.C.: Step Up and Mentor.” The article appeared in the January 31, 2010 edition of The Washington Post newspaper.
- WBA Member, Christopher Hart, a presidential appointee, currently serves as Vice Chair of the National Safety Transportation Board.
- WBA Member, Ron Machen, a former partner with the law firm of WilmerHale, was recently confirmed by the US Senate as Untied States Attorney for the District of Columbia.
- The Washington Bar Association has endorsed WBA Judicial Council Chair, Hon. Anita Josey-Herring, for appointment to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
- Washington Bar Association Judicial Council Member, Magistrate Judge Milton C. Lee, Jr., was recently nominated to fill a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
- A number of Washington Bar Association members have been named in the recently published list of 2010 Super Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, including WBA President, Ronald C. Jessamy. Among other WBA Members listed are former WBA President, Kim M. Keenan (The Keenan Firm) and WBA 2010 Law Day Committee Co-Chair, William (Billy) Martin (Howrey, LLP). Ranked in the Top 100 on that list are such WBA Members as Bruce A. Fredrickson (Webster, Fredrickson, Correia & Puth, PLLC); Jack H. Olender (Jack H. Olender & Associates, PC); and Michele A. Roberts (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP).
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NBA LAW AND RELIGION SECTION INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
On April 30 and May 1, 2010, the Law and Religion Section of the National Bar Association will host its Inaugural National Conference in Columbia, Maryland at the Sheraton Town Center Hotel. The aim of this one and one-half day meeting is to bring together church leaders, clergy and lay, and lawyers around six legal topics. The hope is that the conference will strengthen the ability of religious organizations to navigate legal waters in which they exist and be more free to do what they do best, namely call people to faith and to equip people of faith to serve. The theme of the conference is “The Church and The Law: Practical Considerations for Church Leaders and Church Lawyers.” Among the six topics will be “Building a New Sanctuary”, “Copyright Law and Music Ministry” and “Liability and Pastoral Counseling.” Please join us!
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. |
