Last year, we held our first annual conference last year, focusing the event on the impact South Asians have had on the law and the impact the law has had on our communities. This year, we intend to build on those conversations through our second annual conference, and keep with the historic moment that we are in. Thus, we are thrilled for this year’s conference to center South Asians and Civil Rights - how our community has impacted civil rights movements, how civil rights movements have impacted us, and importantly, solidarity between marginalized communities in the fight for equality. We are thrilled to feature our two keynote panelists, Sunu Chandy of the National Women’s Law Center and Professor Swethaa Balakrishnen from U.C. Irvine School of Law, alongside an incredible group of legal scholars and practitioners who will be in attendance. The conference is free to attend for everyone. 

Attendees seeking CLE credit must register for CLE credit and make a payment via the online CLE registration link in the amount of $120.00 ($60.00 public interest/non-profit attorneys). Penn Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning.

When: February 19, 2021

Where: Virtual 

RSVP here

National Womxn of Color Collective (“NWOCC”) creates a safe space for womxn of color in the legal profession to grow, thrive, and connect. The “x” in womxn represents inclusion to ensure that all minority womxn feel welcome, no matter the gender identity.

We are organizing a resume workshop. The Personalized Resume Workshop will take place on Saturday, February 20th from 10:30AM - 1:30PM PST (1:30PM - 4:30PM EST) via Zoom. The  cost is $5 and we are offering scholarships for this event. More information is available here. The event will include an hour of resume workshopping followed by two hours of personalized guidance from experts from firms, prosecutors, public defenders, non-profits, in-house, and clerkships. Sign-up for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-womxn-of-color-collective-resume-workshop-tickets-137718195831?aff= 

The program seeks to ensure the hiring of a diverse and qualified applicant pool for summer associates and interns at law firms in Baltimore County.  We are pleased to announce that six (6) law firms in Baltimore County have agreed to hire summer associates and interns from the Summer Scholars Program.  The attached flyer lists the opportunities currently available and provides instructions regarding how to apply.  The deadline to submit applications is March 1, 2021.

Each year, the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, as the pro bono arm of the Maryland State Bar Association, recognizes members of the legal community who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to pro bono service for those in need. Nominations are now open for 2021!

Know of a local lawyer, firm or member of the judiciary who shows a strong commitment to pro bono service? Visit https://www.tfaforms.com/4794927 to submit to nominate them for one of eleven award categories. Nominations will remain open through April 9.

Typically these awards are presented by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the Executive Director of PBRC at the MSBA’s Annual Meeting in Ocean City. In 2020, the recipients were honored by video as part of MSBA’s Legal Excellence Week. Learn more about the 2020 recipients and watch the award videos at: https://probonomd.org/awards/

Registration is required. RVSP here to register for Part 1. RSVP here to register for Part 2.

The Baltimore County Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee invites you to join this 21 week challenge. More information available here.

Join the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund for its VIRTUAL Lunar New Year Gala & Justice in Action Awards Ceremony. 2021 Justice in Action Award Recipients include Juju Chang, Ann Mukherjee and Ronny Chieng. Emcees are Cindy Hsu & Sree Sreenivasan.

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 7:00 PM ET 

FREE REGISTRATION HERE   For more information or sponsorships, email events@aaldef.org or call (212) 966-5932.

Hall Render is proud to offer the Hall Render Diversity Scholarship Program, which will be awarded to a highly motivated law student who anticipates graduating law school in 2023. This paid summer associate position includes up to $15,000 in scholarships to help defray the recipient’s tuition costs or related expenses.  Help us share this opportunity with your network. Applications are available here and must be submitted before February 5, 2021. More information about the scholarship and its requirements can be found on our website.

This is a reminder that the D.C. Bar is accepting nominations from members wishing to be candidates for several Bar offices. Nominations must be submitted by January 29, 2021.  Please request or see last month’s memo from D.C. Bar CEO Robert J. Spagnoletti about nominations for the 2021 D.C. Bar general elections.

Additionally, the D.C. Bar is calling for nominations for its 2021 Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service and its 2021 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for exceptional achievement in the pursuit of equal justice in the areas of civil rights, individual liberties, and the public interest.  Both awards will be presented at the Celebration of Leadership: The D.C. Bar Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting on June 24, 2021.  Submissions must be received by February 1, 2021. Please request or see the materials and see the D.C. Bar website for additional information.  

HBA-DC Virtual Holiday Party & Charity Gift Drive

Join us to celebrate the year's accomplishments while supporting Mary's Center, a Community Health Center that provides health care, family literacy and social services to individuals whose needs too often go unmet by the public and private systems. This year's festivities will include cocktail/mocktail instruction by Maria Bastasch, Wine Director at Chufly Wine and Spirits and stand-up comedy from Franciso Ramos. Laughing is encouraged! 

Attendees are asked to purchase a toy from a wish list and/or make a monetary donation to Mary's Center. Links to do so are available on the registration page.

When: Friday, December 18th, 2020, 5:30pm

Where: Online Meeting, information to be provided upon registration

For more information and to RSVP, please click here.