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January 2013 E-Brief

Board Sets Groundwork for Changes to Clients’ Security Fund
The Board of Governors sets the groundwork for several changes, which include increasing the cap on individual claim payments and setting the Bar’s annual contribution to the CSF at a fixed dollar amount.
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Use Video Marketing to Propel Your Practice
On January 11 the Practice Management Service Committee will hold a free 60-minute session for attorneys to learn the power of video presentations in marketing their law firms.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/5298/0/2/

Bar Conducts Judicial Evaluations
Selected attorneys who have practiced before the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court can take part in an online survey to evaluate the performance of certain judges through January 11.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/1997/0/3/

Clients’ Security Fund Seeks Trustee
The CSF is looking to fill a trustee vacancy for a five-year term beginning October. The deadline to apply is January 18.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/2284/0/4/

Bar Extends Deadline for 2013 Election Nominations
The Bar is now accepting nominations from members seeking to run for various positions in the Bar’s 2013 elections. Nominations are due on January 21.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/5207/0/5/

Court Welcomes Comments on Proposed Rule XIV
The D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking feedback on its proposed Rule XIV, authorizing the D.C. Bar Foundation to propose a program to verify D.C. IOLTA lawyer participation. Comments must be received by January 31.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/5299/0/6/

Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Recognizes Attorney Service
Attorneys who have provided 50 hours or more of pro bono work in 2012 are invited to register for the D.C. Courts’ Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. Submissions are due by January 31.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/3643/0/7/

Bar Opens Nominations for Rosenberg, Brennan Awards
The Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service and the William J. Brennan Jr. Award will be presented at the Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership in June. Nominations must be received by February 1.
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/153076/45293374/2281/0/8/

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/153076/45293374/3494/0/9/
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