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  1. The WBA 2023-2024 Board of Directors Thank You for Your Continued Support!
  2. WBA Upcoming Events
  3. NBA Upcoming Events
  4. Additional Events & Opportunities
  5. Job and Mentorship Program Opportunities
  6. DC Refers
  7. Thank you to Our Sponsors!

On Behalf of all WBA Board Members, we would like to thank you for your membership and continued support of the WBA, its events, and programs! 

Please do reach out to any of the above WBA Board members if you have any questions regarding membership or any of our upcoming events/programs.  You can also send any questions or concerns to info@washingtonbar.org.

WBA Upcoming Events

ABA Litigation Section 2024 Conference

The ABA Litigation Section is hosting the 2024 Section Annual Conference on May 1-3. 2024 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

The 2024 Conference will present a unique opportunity to learn and network with a host of litigation practitioners, including in-house counsel, outside counsel, academics, government employees, and judges.

WBA members are eligible for a reduced registration fee of $820. On the “Order Summary” page, enter the promo code “Association” to obtain the discounted rate. Additionally, there is a discounted block of rooms at the Capital Hilton at the rate of $329/night plus applicable tax. The deadline for room reservations at the discounted rate is Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Reservations can be made here.

SOLD OUT!

2024 Annual Law Day Dinner

2024 Annual Conference

NBA Upcoming Events

Additional Opportunities

The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship for HBCU Students

HBCU students can apply to the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship in partnership with Paramount Pictures!

This scholarship is specifically tailored to support rising sophomore, junior, and senior students pursuing degrees in community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice-related programs at select HBCUs.

Number of Scholarships: 10 scholarships available

Award Amount: $5,000

Eligible Academic Institutions: Bowie State University, Clark Atlanta, Dillard University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Black or African American identification, minimum 2.5 GPA, current classification as a freshman, sophomore, or junior, pursuing a degree in specified majors.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024, by 11:59 pm ET

MABLSA Mentorship Program-Mentor

Under the leadership of  MABLSA Director of Alumni Affairs, Tyheem Parrott, they have created a mentorship program and would love for WBA members to serve as mentors.

Please fill out the form below and they will be in contact soon with a mentee to contact via your preference (phone call, email, zoom, in person.)

For more information, please email: mablsa.alumni@nblsa.org.

John Payton Leadership Academy – Spring 2024

Unlock your leadership potential through the John Payton Leadership Academy Spring 2024—an exclusive opportunity for D.C. Bar members to enhance skills and leave a lasting impact in the legal community. The immersive experience covers essential leadership skills, from self-awareness to effective team building and navigating change. Imagine applying these skills in your professional and community engagements.

Designed for any D.C. Bar member keen on elevating their leadership skills—whether a new associate or a seasoned attorney. The 2024 class is limited to 24 participants, ensuring diverse representation in backgrounds, practice settings, and areas.

Don’t miss this chance to refine your leadership skills and join a community of dynamic leaders shaping the future of the legal profession.

CarpeDM – Singles’ Spades Showdown – Sunday, May 5th at 2:45pm – 7:00pm

CarpeDM is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Singles’ Spades Showdown at Penn Social on Sunday, May 5th.

Special Offer for WBA Members: 30% off Tickets using code WBAVIP

Job and Mentorship Opportunities

The Washington Bar Association, Inc. (WBA) is pleased to share the following opportunities, and we encourage you to share this information with others who may be interested.

DC Refers

DC Refers was created to increase access to justice for people of modest means in the District of Columbia. Many people in the District of Columbia earn too much to qualify for free legal services from pro bono lawyers or nonprofit legal aid providers, but do not earn enough to afford the rates that most lawyers charge for their services. People whose income falls between 200-400% of the federal poverty guidelines often have limited or no option to obtain legal assistance. We seek to fill that justice gap.

DC Refers invites lawyers with at least two years of experience in their practice area to apply to join our online directory of reduced fee lawyers. Attorneys who join our directory are not required to accept any particular client referral. But if they do accept a client who qualifies for a reduced rate, the lawyer may not charge the client more than $150 per hour. Of course, clients who do not qualify for a reduced rate may be charged the attorney’s normal rate.

If you know someone who would benefit from our services, please share our fliers in English or Spanish.

To learn more about DC Refers or join our directory visit our website https://dcrefers.org/ or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin,

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Washington Bar Association, Inc. (WBA) extends its appreciation and heartfelt THANK YOU to the following sponsors:

Webster & Frederickson, PLLC

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