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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon

The Wiley A. Branton Award, bestowed annually, was first bestowed by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee in 1989. It takes its name from Wiley A. Branton, Sr., an extraordinary man whose life embodied civil rights advocacy of the highest order.

Wiley Branton’s work as a civil rights lawyer practicing in Arkansas in the 1950s, was lonely, dangerous, and heroic. He went on to a distinguished career in government service. He also served as Dean of the Howard Law School and later, while in private practice, as a leader in several highly respected civil rights organizations. He served as Co-Chair of the Washington Lawyers’ Committee in 1987 and 1988.

Wiley Branton was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. He personified the legal profession’s ideal of pro bono service that is at the heart of the Washington Lawyers’ Committee’s mission.

The Wiley Branton Award is given each year to a member of the legal community whose lifetime efforts on behalf of civil rights advocacy exemplify the deep commitment of Wiley A. Branton, Sr.

 

Previous Luncheons:


2007 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon

2006 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon

2005 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon

2004 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon


Board Meetings

Members of the Committee's Board of Directors meet quarterly. The next meeting will be:

Date: Tuesday,September 25, 2007
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, NW, First Floor Main Conference Center.
RSVP: Susan Gilbert (202) 319-1000, ext. 109, or Susan_Gilbert@washlaw.org


Firm Representative Quarterly Meetings

Firm Representatives represent their law firms and function as liaison between the firm and the Washington Lawyers' Committee. They include associates, partners, and pro bono coordinators, and they attend quarterly meetings to keep their firms current on Committee activities. The next quarterly meeting will be:

Date: Wednesday, September 26,2007
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, NW, First Floor Main Conference Center.
RSVP: Susan Gilbert (202) 319-1000, ext. 109, or Susan_Gilbert@washlaw.org


2007 John Burke Pro Bono Breakfast

In 2004, the Committee established a memorial fund for its late General Counsel, John Burk.  Proceeds of this fund are used to support the cause of pro bono service to which John was deeply committed.  Named in his honor, the Burke Pro Bono Breakfast has raised more than $100,000.

Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel

               1000 H Street, NW

RSVP: Susan Gilbert (202) 319-1000, ext.109 or Susan_Gilbert@washlaw.org


Comprehensive Political Asylum Training

The Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project coordinates comprehensive political asylum training under the auspices of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. The Committee and the Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition will co-chair the next session, again working in cooperation with the D.C. Bar. 

Date: November 13, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: D.C. Bar Conference Center, 1250 H Street, NW, Level B-1 (Metro Center)
For information, call: 
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program: (202) 737-4700, ext. 293
Washington Lawyers' Committee, (202) 319-1000, ext. 120

To register in the Fall, please visit the DC Bar Pro Bono Program Web Site


Próximo Entrenamiento en el Derecho del Asilo Político

El Proyecto sobre los Derechos de los Inmigrantes y Refugiados coordina un entrenamiento comprensivo en el derecho del asilo político bajo los auspicios del Programa Pro Bono de la Barra de Abogados del Districto de Colombia (Pro Bono Program). El Proyecto y la Coalición para los Derechos de los Inmigrantes en el Area de la Capital (Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition - "CAIR") organizarán conjuntamente la próxima sesión, trabajando una vez más en colaboración con la Barra de Abogados de Washington D.C.

Fecha: El 13 de noviembre 2007
Hora: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lugar: Centro de Conferencias de la Barra de Abogados del Distrito de Columbia en 1250 H St., N.W.
Para registración e información, favor de llamar a la Barra de Abogados en (202)737-4700, al Proyecto sobre los Derechos de los Inmigrantes y Refugiados en (202)319-1000 ext. 120.

Para registración en el otoño vea DC Bar Pro Bono Program Web Site

Group Lawsuits or Class Actions

From time to time, persons who have been discriminated against may join existing lawsuits. If you believe that you might be such a person, contact us as indicated below.

DEAF POSTAL WORKERS. Are you a deaf employee of the United States Postal Service?  Have you or anyone you know been denied interpreting services--either before or since the Anthrax incidents---for meetings or information sessions?  If so, then you might qualify as a potential class member of a planned class action lawsuit.  Click this link for more information.  http://www.washlaw.org/news/deaf_postal_workers.htm.

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Tel: (202) 319-1000
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