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MANDATORY COURSE
Register today for the on-demand video presentation
on the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct and
District of Columbia Practice. New members have
12 months from the month of admission to complete
the required course.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
dcbar.org/mandatory-course
JAN/FEB
1/7 & 28; 2/4 & 18 Upcoming CLE Courses
1/14
dcbar.org/pmas
1/10
JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS CLOSE
Help ensure an effective, fair bench by completing the anonymous
survey. Attorneys who had a case pending before one or more of the
selected 7 D.C. Court of Appeals judges and 29 Superior Court judges
during the 24-month evaluation period are eligible to participate.
dcbar.org/judicial-evaluations
1/15 & 16
2025 D.C. BAR
TAX CONFERENCE
Presented by the D.C. Bar Taxation Community, the event features two
days of panel discussions with experts from the Internal Revenue Service,
Treasury Department, Congress, and private sector to keep tax attorneys
up to date on legislative and regulatory issues.
https://events.dcbar.org/TAX2025
1/15
LAST DAY FOR CFC CONTRIBUTIONS
Today's the deadline for federal government employees to contribute to
the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center (#79670) and other charities of their choice
through the Combined Federal Campaign.
givecfc.org
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2/22, 23 & 28
D.C. CUP MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Each year, students from the District's six law schools
are invited to argue tough cases before a panel of
volunteer judges. The preliminary round takes place
on February 22, the semifinal round on February 23,
and the final round on February 28. The competition
is supported by the D.C. Bar Communities.
dcbar.org/moot-court-competition
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 * WASHINGTON LAWYER 7
2/06- More Effective Writing Makes More
Effective Lawyers
2/19 How to Represent Your Client Effectively
in Security Clearance Cases
2/24
Cybersecurity for Lawyers & Law Firms
dcbar.org/cle
2/07
1/16
1/28
1/29
Immigration Law Basics
Attorney Discipline Update 2025: District
of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
Opening Statements and Closing
Arguments
BASIC TRAINING & BEYOND
The D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service presents this free,
interactive, two-day program that covers the essentials of launching and
growing your own firm in the District.
Building and Managing Remote
Global Teams
1/15 Witness Preparation and Direct
Examination
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Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025
From Our President
Calendar of Events
Practice Management
Toward Well-Being
Making the Case for Civility
Chief Judge Milton Lee Gavels for Service
How to Master the Art of Bringing in Business
Life in Law: A Balancing Act
Honoring Your Humanity While Practicing Law
Thanks for the No: Finding Value in Rejection
Special Section: CLE Abroad
Taking the Stand
Member Spotlight
Newly Minted
Attorney Briefs
Worth Reading
Speaking of Ethics
Disciplinary Summaries
The Pro Bono Effect
A Slice of Wry
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Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - From Our President
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Calendar of Events
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Practice Management
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Toward Well-Being
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Making the Case for Civility
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Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 13
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Chief Judge Milton Lee Gavels for Service
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 15
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - How to Master the Art of Bringing in Business
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 17
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Life in Law: A Balancing Act
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 19
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 20
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 21
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Honoring Your Humanity While Practicing Law
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Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 25
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Thanks for the No: Finding Value in Rejection
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Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 29
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Special Section: CLE Abroad
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 31
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Taking the Stand
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 33
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Member Spotlight
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 35
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Newly Minted
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Attorney Briefs
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Worth Reading
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 39
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Speaking of Ethics
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 41
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - Disciplinary Summaries
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 43
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - The Pro Bono Effect
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 45
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 46
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - 47
Washington Lawyer - January/February 2025 - A Slice of Wry
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