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Tanya Weinberg, Director of Communications
As Director of Communications, Tanya leads the Foundation’s communications strategy to expand access to justice to all District residents, regardless of wealth, knowledge, or power. In this role, Tanya is privileged to work alongside a team of talented communicators, innovative subject-matter experts, and deeply committed grantee partners to demonstrate how civil legal aid transforms lives—empowering vulnerable District residents to address legal problems that threaten thei
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January 2026 News of Note
Board of Directors Applications Due February 12 The DC Bar Foundation is seeking candidates for our board of directors for three-year terms, from October 2026 through September 2029. The Foundation seeks individuals with experience in nonprofit finance, nonprofit governance, and impact-driven philanthropy. DC residency is preferred. Candidates should reference their familiarity with the DC legal aid community in their cover letter. A law degree is not required. Please submit
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Thank You for Your Support: Miranda Hallett
The DC Bar Foundation is fortunate to have loyal 77 Society donors who make our mission possible through their generosity. This month, we spoke with Miranda Hallett, intellectual property associate at Arnold & Porter who began a second career in law after receiving a PhD in cancer development and biology. Miranda joined the 77 Society in 2025 and is a key member of the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC), where she serves as an Avenues to Ju
Jan 282 min read
Nurturing Communities Through Wraparound Support and Care
At Bread for the City —a DC Bar Foundation grantee partner—their mission is to help DC residents living with low income to develop their power to determine the future of their own communities. By providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, they help reduce the burden of poverty. Part of their mission and vision is to “seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy”. In this Q&A with Su Sie Ju, legal director at Bread for the City, she
Jan 284 min read
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