In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we have launched an awards program in tribute to four of our historic leaders to acknowledge & celebrate our values and the attorneys & staff who embody them. https://lnkd.in/gKPFc4vA
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Associate Terence A. Jones serves as a member of the Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Black Lawyers Forum Leadership Council and was quoted discussing the benefits the forum has had on his practice and on his role as an associate within the firm. Read more: https://bit.ly/49qmIZ1
Black Lawyers Forum and General Meeting: Add Value for Your Lawyers and Your Firm Inside Meritas | Insights | Stradley Ronon
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Happy 50th anniversary to the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the federal agency that funds my former employer, Philadelphia Legal Assistance and civil legal aid agencies in every county in the United States! Pleased to see the Biden administration embracing legal aid. Given that we do not have an established judicially guaranteed individual right to legal representation in civil cases (the Civil Gideon – named for the Supreme Court case that enshrined the right to a lawyer in criminal cases – movement is trying to change this), that’s where LSC comes in to fill the gap. Thanks to LSC-funded agencies across the country, legal aid professionals have helped low-income folks in cases involving family law, consumer protection, housing, and of course, taxes, among other areas. Since 1981, LSC has faced some political opposition – with severe and still-reverberating defunding in the 1980s and significant funding restrictions since the 1990s. But in recent years, broad pushback, against yet another political threat to its existence in 2017, helped boost funding to its highest ever real dollar amount today. Nevertheless, there still is a significant shortfall as the vast majority of the legal needs of the poor are unmet. It is incumbent upon legal professionals to meet those needs so we can have a more just society.
Attorney General Merrick Garland commended the achievements of LSC and its partners at gala celebrating LSC's 50th anniversary last night. "...for too many Americans, the promise of equal justice under law has yet to be fulfilled," he said. "But for 50 years, LSC has been moving our country closer to fulfilling that promise and lowering barriers to justice."
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Legal Services Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Gala
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Join us this Black History Month as we celebrate Black excellence! Thompson Coburn is pleased to spotlight the achievements and contributions of trailblazing Black attorneys and professional staff. Today's Q&A spotlights Dremain Moore, a Chicago associate in the business litigation group. Drew represents clients in litigation matters involving products liability, breach of contract, trademark infringement, and insurance coverage claims. Q: What advice would you give to those who are just joining our firm as they look to advance their careers? A: The legal industry and law firms continue to work on making the attorney career path more accessible to attorneys from diverse or nontraditional backgrounds. But while the industry plays catch-up, there is nothing preventing you from building your network of mentors and role models who can help you get to the next level. A mentor can give you a benchmark to plot your course on mastering your craft, developing your client base, and keeping perspective so as to build your maturity and your fulfillment in your practice. TC has a particularly strong focus on mentorship, where we match new and incoming attorneys with multiple mentors who assist with the transition into practice and into our firm. If your firm does not have an equivalent program, do not be afraid to reach out to your local bar association program or directly to an attorney you admire on your own. Q: How have your background and influences brought you to this position? A: I started my career in Black Entertainment Television’s legal department, researching IP rights and negotiating license agreements and contracts. I have grown to more fully appreciate how my colleagues - from the head of our department to my immediate supervisor and more senior colleagues – served as formal and informal mentors, providing numerous professional development opportunities and role models. I also played rugby during my time as an undergraduate at George Washington University (Wingman, #11, to be precise), where I learned the value of teamwork and healthy competition. Now, as a business litigator, I have increasingly found that success depends on being passionate about getting the job done right, treating colleagues and opponents with respect, and taking ownership. Click here to read more about Drew: https://bit.ly/4buoURb #BHM #blackhistorymonth #businesslitigation #chicagoattorneys
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🌟 Elevate, celebrate, nominate! It's time to honor the rising stars of the legal universe at the #LexpertRisingStars Awards 2024. Know a legal genius under 40? Show them some love and send in your nominations now! https://hubs.la/Q02yH1rb0 #Lawyer #CanadianLawyer #LegalNews #LegalIndustry #LegalCareer
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🌟 Elevate, celebrate, nominate! It's time to honor the rising stars of the legal universe at the #LexpertRisingStars Awards 2024. Know a legal genius under 40? Show them some love and send in your nominations now! https://hubs.la/Q02yH1pl0 #Lawyer #CanadianLawyer #LegalNews #LegalIndustry #LegalCareer
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11 attorneys honored, including every partner. Recognition in more than a dozen practice areas. A Lawyer of the Year award for Malissa Burnette. We have a lot to be proud of this morning, with the release of the 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Congrats, all! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9gRtFRQ #bsmmovinglawforward.
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It's time to cast a spotlight on the legal trailblazers of tomorrow. If you're reimagining the legal landscape or know someone who is, nominate for the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award. https://lnkd.in/guskqER
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Size matters... Never imagined I would play for a team that moves at this kind of speed. It's incredible. As we race to 1,000 lawyers and 35 national office locations (and simultaneous fly down the AMLaw100), it's important to reflect on why: The answer is leverage. Subject matter experts working beneath subject matter experts, each individually better at their niche than anyone that I've ever encountered professionally - all accessible within seconds at scale. Rather than continually pounding square pegs into circular and triangular holes, getting to the wrong destinations and spending needless delay and money along the way, we have square pegs, triangular ones, circular, hell hexagonal...and each shape in 20 different sizes. We have people that not only do IP... within that they do software IP...and within that do Gen-AI Data Privacy related issues...and within that do Gen-Ai Data Privacy issues related to licensing IP to the government...We have "Space Law" people for Christ's sake. It's amazing. No wasted bandwidth. No needless delay. No spending 5-10x on a project using someone "less expensive". Giving thanks to The Team...and making dreams come true at scale. 👨🚀 🚀 Cheers.
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It is an exciting time to be at Dinsmore! Thank you, The American Lawyer, for sharing the news of our third office opening in the Sunshine State. A very warm welcome to our new colleagues in Miami. We are thrilled to have you join us!
Am Law 200 Boom in Miami Picks Up Steam, as Dinsmore Enters With Lewis Brisbois Group | Daily Business Review
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As a #blackownedbusiness & law firm, we understand the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal field. Learn more about our efforts & black inspirations in our newest blog post: https://lnkd.in/erHRa766 ⚖️ #law #lawfirm #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black Owned Law Firm Celebrates Black History Month
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We celebrate the remarkable journey of Deanna Mack (J.D. ‘08), whose unwavering commitment to helping others shaped every step of her path, leading her to law school and beyond. In a heartfelt tribute, her family has initiated a scholarship to immortalize Deanna's memory and continue her legacy of compassion. This scholarship not only honors her accomplishments but serves as a beacon for aspiring individuals. Read more 🔗 https://loom.ly/fy1keE4 #helpothers #honor #HoustonLaw #WeAreHoustonLaw
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