Aug 24, 20223 min readNewsletter ArticlesHow our core values drive our workIn my monthly CEO letters, I often share highlights about the external-facing work the DC Bar Foundation is doing—from building out the...
Jul 28, 20223 min readNewsletter ArticlesThe intersection of justice, liberty, and civil legal aid.The month of July in America is often associated with freedom and liberty as the country celebrates its independence on July 4th. But...
Jul 28, 20221 min readNewsletter ArticlesCivil Legal Counsel Project Program Evaluation: Rental Cost in DC In the past several years, DC has seen a surge in development and, with it, rising housing costs and wide-spread gentrification that is...
Jul 28, 20221 min readNewsletter ArticlesCoordinated Intake and Referral Updates Intake specialists are a critical component for the success of Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR). Knowing this, we are supporting the...
Jul 28, 20222 min readNewsletter ArticlesPartner Profile: Emily Lagan The Foundation partners with countless individuals who work to make our city's civil legal aid system more accessible to all DC...
Jul 28, 20222 min readNewsletter ArticlesApply to join the Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council Last week, the Foundation's Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) hosted its annual Avenues to Justice event, raising over...
Jun 23, 20221 min readNewsletter ArticlesNews of NoteJonathan Smith to Receive 2022 Scoutt Prize at DCBF Fall Reception Jonathan Smith of the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights...
Jun 23, 20222 min readNewsletter ArticlesSponsor Avenues to Justice, happening on July 20!On July 20, the Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) will host the third annual Avenues to Justice event. We hope you will...
Jun 23, 20222 min readNewsletter ArticlesThe importance of supporting transgender communities *Name changed to protect the identity of the client The rights of transgender individuals are being threatened in the United States, and...
Jun 23, 20223 min readNewsletter ArticlesTransforming the Delivery of Civil Legal Aid in DC Through CollaborationThe DC Legal Aid Transformations Network (DC LATN) continues to forge ahead with increasing collaboration within and beyond the legal aid...