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On May 21, D.C. Bar President Charles R. Lowery Jr., Maryland State Bar Association President Jason A. DeLoach, and Virginia State Bar President Chidi James sat down with Bloomberg Industry Group Executive Editor Lisa Helem at the Bar’s headquarters for a conversation about their personal journeys into bar leadership. https://bit.ly/4bXt57O

Peruvian Government Classifies LGBQT+ People as Mentally Ill People.

Corruption of the of African Leaders is Criminal ✔️

//The vice president of Equatorial Guinea likes to vacation in style, using a spare superyacht to haul around his jet-ski collection. So when a South African court seized the boat, he didn’t take it lying down.

He lashed out at “racist scammers” and “white slaver lawyers from Cape Town.” Days later, Equatorial Guinean police arrested two South African oil workers, accusing them of trafficking co***ne.

Read more about the arrests that diplomats say smack of payback: https://on.wsj.com/4dt03hM

Some clients are Unmanageable by their Lawyer!
Former Pres. Trump was "cursing audibly" at one point during Tuesday's direct examination of Stormy Daniels, according to a transcript of a sidebar conversation that was released following court.

"I understand that your client is upset at this point, but he is cursing audibly, and he is shaking his head visually and that's contemptuous. It has the potential to intimidate the witness and the jury can see that," Judge Juan Merchan told Trump's attorney during the sidebar, according to the transcript.

"I will talk to him," said Trump attorney Todd Blanche.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/5liPwq

For some clients, Delay is a Win ✔️
The judge overseeing former Pres. Trump's classified documents case has now indefinitely postponed the trial date, making the trial unlikely to start before Election Day.

Trump pleaded not guilty last June to a 37-count indictment related to his handling of classified materials.

Prosecutors said he repeatedly refused to return hundreds of documents containing classified information ranging from U.S. nuclear secrets to the nation's defense capabilities, and took steps to thwart the government's efforts to get the documents back.



https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/judge-delays-donald-trumps-classified-documents-trial-indefinitely/story?id=110006887

LATEST: Judge Merchan denied the motion for a mistrial after Stormy Daniels' testimony in former Pres. Trump's criminal hush money trial, saying he doesn't believe "we are at the point where a mistrial is warranted."

https://abcnews.visitlink.me/ihG1W4

MD Supreme Court removes Prince George’s judge from bench, cites ‘egregious’ misconduct
In a per curiam order filed Monday afternoon, the Maryland Supreme Court “concluded that, based on the egregious nature of the misconduct in this case, removal … is the appropriate disposition” for the judge, April T. Ademiluyi.

The high court did not provide reasons for the order, indicating an opinion will be filed at a later date.

MD Supreme Court removes Prince George's judge from bench, cites 'egregious' misconduct - Maryland Daily Record The Maryland Supreme Court has removed a Prince George's County circuit judge from the bench, finding "egregious" misconduct.

RIP ROSALYNN CARTER 🙏

BREAKING: Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and humanitarian who advocated for mental health issues, has died at the age of 96, according to the Carter Center. nbcnews.app.link/5nboIGPwREb

A victim of a severe personal injury incident myself while growing up in Mexico, the urge to help similarly positioned victims was almost always with me, though for years, I never quite knew how that would ultimately end up intimately tied to my career of choice. Being a lawyer did not seem to be in the cards for me—and certainly not in the U.S. Nobody in my family has a law degree, yet every time I learned of how a lawyer would in one way or another help someone in need with knowledge of the law, intelligence, strategy, persuasion, and compassion, I became convinced that a law degree was the first step to getting professional fulfillment. I attended and graduated from Baylor Law School, a law school with a strong focus in courtroom skills. Upon graduation, I was eager to polish those skills. I spent time working for a Boutique Insurance Defense firm in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas that represented large national insurance companies. While my time there provided me with advanced litigation experience and a keen understanding of the insurance industry, it soon became clear that my heart was with the victims. I could not escape my desire to help the underserved and families who were regularly taken advantage of by big companies. I saw myself in every single victim in the cases I was supposed to tear down! I left the “dark side” and moved to Austin, Texas where I became a Plaintiff’s lawyer. Today I own my own Boutique Personal Injury Law Firm with headquarters in Austin, Texas and offices in South Texas as well. Every day I wake up excited to, together with my team, dig into my cases and be the voice for those who can’t speak on their own behalf. We take pride in helping clients from all walks of life, putting a heavy emphasis on access to justice. Recently, I have been honored with a number of awards and accolades that I believe stand as a testament of the excellent work my team and I do every day for injured clients. Recently, I have been honored with a number of awards and accolades that I believe stand as a testament of the excellent work my team and I do every day for injured clients.

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Navigating holiday parenting plan modifications.

Can You Modify Parenting Plans for the Holidays? Today on the blog, we provide an in-depth look at how you can navigate parenting plan modifications for the holidays.

Excellent legal strategy 👏 😆

Congratulations to our partner Rosemary Alito, who was named a Lifetime Achievement Honoree at The American Lawyer Industry Awards. From leading our global Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice to chairing our firmwide Pro Bono Committee, her service has left an indelible imprint on our firm and the legal profession. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OqvU50Q90ln

Lawyers learn too late that chatbots aren't built to be accurate; how are judges and bars responding?

Lawyers learn too late that chatbots aren't built to be accurate; how are judges and bars responding? At least two lawyers who apparently used artificial intelligence chatbots to write legal documents ended up losing their jobs after the output included phony case citations.

🌟 Celebrating Nancy Drane: A Champion for Access to Justice 🏆

In the world of public service, exceptional individuals stand out, profoundly impacting their communities. Nancy Drane is one of those remarkable individuals. Her unwavering commitment to ensuring equal access to justice for all has earned her the 2023 Presidents Award. 🙌

Nancy's visionary leadership as the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission has been nothing short of exceptional. Her mission to increase resources, reduce barriers, promote pro bono service, and improve legal services coordination has transformed the landscape of access to justice in the District.

Nancy generously shares her extensive knowledge with the legal community, serves on various boards, and has been a sought-after presenter covering a wide range of topics. She offers sound advice, practical solutions, and a listening ear to her colleagues, all while extending kindness and loyalty to her many friends.

Nancy Drane is a true champion for the cause of justice, and her exceptional contributions to our community are inspiring. We're thrilled to recognize her as the deserving recipient of the 2023 Presidents Award. Congratulations, Nancy! 🌍🤝

Sam Altman, the high-profile chief executive of OpenAI, who became the face of the tech industry’s AI boom, has been pushed out of the company by its board of directors, OpenAI said in a blog post on Friday afternoon. https://nyti.ms/3ulN5jU

The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law: 25th Anniversary Gala at Resorts World is December 2!

Reconnect with professors, founders, alums, and friends!

Grab your ticket before they're gone at https://ow.ly/fkN250Q678m.

Natasha Robertson counsels individuals and families regarding estate planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, and estate and trust administration as part of the tax, trust, and estates division. Natasha works with her client’s financial advisors to create comprehensive solutions for wealth transfer through estate, gift, and income tax planning as well as charitable giving. She assists her clients with the administration of solvent and insolvent estates, the preparation of estate tax returns, and the resolution of family disputes. Natasha also counsels public charities and private foundations regarding formation, corporate governance, and compliance.

Natasha graduated magna cm laude with a B.S. from the University of Minnesota. She then earned an M.S. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. She is admitted to the Minnesota and New York state bars. In 2023, she was named by Lawdragon as part of the Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation. From 2014-2015, she was also recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a North Star Lawyer. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Hennepin County Bar Association.

We are honored to have Natasha Robertson as a member of The National Black Lawyers Top 100!

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Calhoun's Corner: A Message from the 81st President