Letter from the Executive Director
2016 is nearly over, but for the nearly 110,000 DC residents living in poverty, there are still many life-threatening challenges yet to...
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- Dec 16, 2016
- 2 min
Partner Profile: Phil Horton
We regularly highlight the efforts of those who work to make our justice system more accessible and equitable for all. This Partner...
- Nov 21, 2016
- 1 min
Call to Action is Underway!
Each year, through this important initiative, the generous support of area law firms and corporations helps make access to justice...
- Nov 21, 2016
- 1 min
Giving Tuesday, November 29th
Show your support for civil legal aid in DC by making a gift to the Foundation on Tuesday, November 29. #Issue8November2016
- Nov 21, 2016
- 1 min
Letter from the Executive Director
This month has seen a wonderful outpouring of support from you, DC’s civil legal aid community. Thanks to all who came to (and sang...
- Nov 21, 2016
- 1 min
Over $4.5 Million Available for DC Legal Aid
The DC Bar Foundation (DCBF) will award more than $4.5 million to strengthen and expand our civil legal aid network, addressing critical...
- Nov 21, 2016
- 1 min
Partner Profile: Fahad Saghir
We regularly highlight the efforts of those who work to make our justice system more accessible and equitable for all. This Partner...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Lip Sync for Justice
A lip sync battle in support of DC’s civil legal aid network Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Backroom Bar at RFD 810...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Are you ready to Go Casual?
DCBF’s 8th annual Go Casual for Justice campaign will kick off on Monday, October 24th! If your workplace hasn’t registered for DCBF’s...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 2 min
Partner Profile: Becky Troth
We regularly highlight the efforts of those who work to make our justice system more accessible and equitable for all. This Partner...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
LRAP Applications Still Open
We are currently accepting applications for the 2017 Loan Repayment Assistance Program. The application is available online and is due by...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Nominations for the Jerrold Scoutt Prize
There’s still time to nominate an exceptional legal services attorney for the Jerrold Scoutt Prize. #Issue7October2016
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Thanks for joining us for Fall Reception
Thank you to everyone who could join us for our annual Fall Reception at Alston & Bird on October 4th! Check out photos from the event on...
- Sep 23, 2016
- 1 min
2017 LRAP Application Information
Since 2007, the DC Bar Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million to more than 200 legal aid attorneys, who provide free legal services to...
- Sep 23, 2016
- 1 min
DCBF Seeks Nominations for 2017 Scoutt Prize
The DC Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2017 Jerrold Scoutt Prize, which is awarded annually to an exceptional legal...
- Sep 22, 2016
- 2 min
Partner Profile: Kristin Eliason
We regularly highlight the efforts of those who work to make our justice system more accessible and equitable for all. This Partner...
- Aug 19, 2016
- 1 min
Partner Profile: Laura Goldin Ames
We regularly highlight the efforts of those who work to make our justice system more accessible and equitable for all. This Partner...
- Aug 19, 2016
- 1 min
YLN LC Welcomes New Members
The Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) welcomes the following new members: Cheryl Aaron – Sutherland Asbill &...
- Aug 19, 2016
- 1 min
DCBF Funds Foreclosure Prevention and Community Redevelopment
The DC Bar Foundation (DCBF) awarded $950,000 in grants to five two-year projects focused on foreclosure prevention and community...
- Aug 19, 2016
- 1 min
DCBF to Participate in the Combined Federal Campaign
The DC Bar Foundation will proudly participate in the 2016 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is an annual workplace giving program...