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May 2013 E-Brief

Voting Underway for Bar’s General and Sections Elections
Bar members who are eligible voters can view candidate biographies and cast their ballots online through May 24.
Vote Now! http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/89/0/1/

Celebration of Leadership Honors Distinguished Members and Projects
Bar members will convene for a celebration dinner on June 18 honoring outstanding bar leaders. Groups registering by June 3 receive special recognition.
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Presidents’ Reception Recognizes New Bar President, Benefits Pro Bono Program
On June 18 the annual Presidents’ Reception welcoming incoming Bar President Andrea C. Ferster and benefiting the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will be held at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/6065/0/3/

Legal Ethics Committee Releases Opinion 365
The opinion addresses conflicts of interest that may arise when furloughed government lawyers defend agency employers against furlough-related complaints.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/6002/0/4/

Commission Invites Comments, Hosts Public Forum on Chief Judge’s Redesignation
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission seeks comments on the qualifications of Chief Judge Eric T. Washington by May 30 and will host a public forum on June 5.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/5876/0/5/

Pro Bono Program Presents Two-Day Bankruptcy Training
On June 5 and 7 the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will host a two-day Bankruptcy Training for attorneys of any practice area at the D.C. Bar Conference Center.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/6066/0/6/

New Malpractice Insurance Available in Virginia and Other New Benefits
The Bar’s endorsed partner, USI Affinity, has designed broad coverage and competitively priced offerings through its Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Program in Virginia.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/165/0/7/

Do we have your current address?
Please check your preferred address in the Bar's master records. D.C. Court rules require members to notify the Bar within 30 days of any change of address. Since the Bar also communicates with members electronically, please make sure your record has a current e–mail address.
For more information, e–mail us at memberservices@dcbar.org.


Looking for professional development opportunities in a specific practice area?
The D.C. Bar Sections and CLE Program have a variety of offerings in the weeks ahead. Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/156704/48206189/3494/0/8/
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