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FEATURE
Real-Time Crisis Training
WITH THE
LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY
By Tonée Jones
I
n the beginning of 2020, before the world was
brought to a standstill by the pandemic, 24 attorneys
from diverse practice settings were preparing
to begin training under the D.C. Bar's John Payton
Leadership Academy, a largely in-person program
that equips participants with the skills they need to
thrive and succeed in fast-paced legal environments.
By March, the attorneys found themselves learning
in real time how to become resilient leaders during
a crisis.
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Reformatted into a virtual training, the Leadership Academy turned out
to be a practical instruction on crisis management for aspiring leaders. " It
was challenging because at the outset we thought we were going to be
in-person, " says Roger Lu Phillips, legal director of the Syria Justice and
Accountability Centre in Washington, D.C.
But Phillips found a silver lining in how quickly and professionally the
academy changed platforms and delivered a high-end program. " This is
exactly what leadership is for, " he says. " In times of difficulty, this is when
we have an opportunity to bring people together, to help them resolve
problems together, and to lead through positive, inspirational leadership. "
Wandaly Fernandez, an associate in the health care group at Sidley
Austin LLP, was also unsure about how the program's switch to a virtual
platform at the last minute would play out. " My initial fear was the
pandemic. I wasn't sure how the program was going to go, but it was
flawless . . . which I think is a testament to good leaders, " she says.
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Digital Extras
Your Voice
From Our President
Election Coverage
Practice Management
Toward Well-Being
A Conversation with Chad Sarchio feature
Ready for Reentry feature
LSC's Ron Flagg feature
Leadership Academy feature
DC Bar Annual Report
DC Bar Budget
Taking the Stand
On Further Review
The Learning Curve
ABA Delegate's Corner
Member Spotlight
Worth Reading
Attorney Briefs
Disciplinary Summaries
Speaking of Ethics
The Pro Bono Effect
A Slice of Wry
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Your Voice
Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - From Our President
Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Election Coverage
Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Practice Management
Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Toward Well-Being
Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - A Conversation with Chad Sarchio feature
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Ready for Reentry feature
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - LSC's Ron Flagg feature
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Leadership Academy feature
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - DC Bar Budget
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - On Further Review
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Washington Lawyer - July/August 2021 - Member Spotlight
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