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* April 2014 E-Brief *

Welcome to the D.C. Bar _E-Brief_, a monthly electronic newsletter
providing updates and breaking news important to you and your
practice.

*Brooksley Born Wins Thurgood Marshall Award* The D.C. Bar has named
women’s rights and financial reform advocate Brooksley Born its 2014
Thurgood Marshall Award winner for her commitment to advancing civil
rights and individual liberties. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8189/0/1/>
*Voting Begins April 29 for Bar’s General and Sections Elections* Eligible
voters can cast their ballots online for Bar candidates and nominees
for Sections leadership. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8190/0/2/>
*Pro Bono Program Offers Training on Landlord/Tenant Representation* In
landlord and tenant court, going it alone can have drastic
consequences. Sign up for a two-part training in May to learn how to
help vulnerable pro bono clients. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8191/0/3/>
*Why the Hype? Media’s Take on Hot D.C. News* On April 29 the D.C. Bar
District of Columbia Affairs Section will bring together veteran
journalists to discuss what’s newsworthy in D.C. politics, government,
and business. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8192/0/4/>
*Course Teaches Effective Use of Summary Judgment Motions in
Litigation*Don’t lose a case in the summary judgment phase. The CLE
Program’s “Summary Judgment Motions in the District of Columbia 2014”
course on April 28 will teach you how to best leverage these motions
in your next case. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8193/0/5/>
*Court Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendment to D.C. App. R. 49* The
D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking comments on a proposed amendment
allowing internal counsel who are not members of the D.C. Bar to
provide pro bono legal services in an effort to improve access to
justice. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8194/0/6/>
*D.C. Bar Welcomes New Members at Reception* Newly admitted members of
the Bar will have an opportunity to network with fellow members and
meet the Bar’s leadership on May 16. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/8195/0/7/>
*Bar Adds LawPay to Membership Benefits Program* Want an easier way to
accept payments while making sure transactions are handled in
accordance with trust account guidelines? Sign up for a LawPay account
by April 30 for special D.C. Bar member savings. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/166407/56972717/7735/0/8/>
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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.


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