Dear WBA Members and Friends, It is hard to believe than nearly a year has passed since I was sworn-in as the 52nd President of the Washington Bar Association last June. And what a year it has been! We’ve continued to grapple with the lingering effects of COVID-19. We’ve witnessed extreme political unrest

Dear WBA Members and Friends, I could not let the month of April pass without penning a President’s message, albeit brief. April has been a whirlwind as we’ve worked to put the final details in place for our upcoming 2022 Law Day Dinner on next Saturday, May 7. The WBA and WBA Educational

Dear WBA Members and Friends, March is International Women’s Month, and today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Throughout this month, and particularly today, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women around the world. As a predominantly Black bar association, we naturally focus on the amazing contributions of Black

Dear WBA Members and Friends,We continue to advance this bar year’s theme of Embracing a Legacy of Black Legal Excellence. Last month we honored Dr. Martin Luther King through Excellence in Service and Social Justice, including participation in the DC Peace Walk for Voting Rights and a virtual community service project where WBA

Season’s Greetings WBA Members and Friends, During this holiday season, I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to lead the Washington Bar Association, an icon of history and a beacon of tradition within the legal and local communities that we proudly serve. We should all be thankful to be a part

Dear Members and Friends: It is hard to believe that November is here already. While I remain thankful throughout the year for all my many blessings, November is a month that reminds us all to give thanks and show gratitude for the people, places, and things that mean so much to us,

Dear Members and Friends: October is one of my favorite months of the year. I always look forward to the crisp fall weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and of course, great football! October is also a special month for the WBA, as it has historically been the month that we

Dear Members and Friends: September is here and the 2021-2022 bar year is officially underway. This year’s theme is “Embracing a Legacy of Black Legal Excellence.” The WBA has a rich history, a wealth of tradition and a distinguished legacy, which I hope to continue. To do this, we must leverage the

Dear Members and Friends: August is here, and we are less than a month away from the start of the Washington Bar Association’s 2021-2022 bar year on September 1. I hope you are all having a safe, healthy, and enjoyable summer. The WBA executive leadership team has been closely monitoring recent developments

Dear Members and Friends: Three weeks ago, on June 10, 2021, I was both humbled and honored to be sworn-in as the 52nd President of the Washington Bar Association. As I have expressed previously, for nearly 100 years, the WBA has been a beacon for Black lawyers in the District of Columbia,