Jul 25, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesExpanding Access to Justice in Eviction: DC Law Students in CourtOver the past year, DC Bar Foundation has awarded nearly $3.5 million for free legal assistance to low-income DC tenants facing eviction....
Jul 25, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesPartner Profile: Lucy NewtonEach month, we highlight individuals working to make the justice system more accessible to DC residents. Meet Lucy Newton, Supervising...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesLetter from the Executive DirectorDear Friends, A young, skilled attorney is passionate about providing civil legal aid to low-income clients. She grew up with economic...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesPROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)Since 2007 the DC Bar Foundation (DCBF) has funded the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), providing 12-month, interest-free loans...
Jun 26, 20182 minNewsletter ArticlesArnold & Porter’s “Go Casual” Success Story, featuring Melissa WebermanApplause for the team at Arnold & Porter, who raised more than $6,000 for access to justice in DC — just by going casual at the office!...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesYLN LC Happy Hour: July 11Interested in joining the Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council? Want to learn more? Join us for a Happy Hour to meet current members...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesBaseball for Justice: August 21Join us for a night at the ballgame, supporting equal access to justice for low-income DC residents! Pregame Reception DC Bar Foundation...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesApply Now: Young Lawyers Network Leadership CouncilMembers of our Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) serve as ambassadors for the Foundation’s mission and programs and...
Jun 26, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesPartner Profile: Melissa WebermanEach month, we highlight individuals working to make the justice system more accessible to DC residents. Meet Melissa Weberman, the...
May 17, 20181 minNewsletter ArticlesLetter from the Executive DirectorDear Friends, Today we each have an extraordinary opportunity to show up for our local community. May 17-18, the Do More 24 campaign...