News and Events

February 18 - the source

7-9 p.m.
575 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Nearest Metro Stations: Navy Memorial/Archives (Yellow/Green Lines) or Chinatown/Gallery Place (Red/Yellow/Green Lines)

For more information: http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/finedining/the%20source/dc/index.php

March 11 - Membership Appreciation Party at MOVA Lounge

From 7 - 9 p.m. all rail drinks, beer, and wine are free to current GAYLAW members!
(across from Whole Foods, previously called Halo)
Nearest Metro Station: Dupont Circle (Red, Exit Q St.)

For more information: http://www.movalounge.com/

April 8 - Bistro Bis bar in the Hotel George

7-9 p.m.
15 E Street, N.W.
Nearest Metro Station: Union Station (Red Line)

For more information: http://www.bistrobis.com/index1.html

May 13 - Gazuza

7-9 p.m.
1629 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Nearest Metro Station: Dupont Circle (Red Line, Q St./North exit)

For more information: http://www.latinconcepts.com/gazuza

May 20 - Women's Social at Bistro D'Oc

6:30-8:30 p.m.
518 Tenth Street, N.W.

Nearest Metro Station: Metro Center (Red/Orange/Blue).

For more information: http://www.bistrodoc.com/

June 10 - Pride Social at the W Hotel

7-9 p.m.
515 15th Street N.W.
POV Roof Terrace

Drink specials and free appetizers!

Nearest Metro Station: Metro Center/13th and F St. exit (Red/Orange/Blue lines).

July 8 - Nellie's Sports Bar 

7-9 p.m.
900 U Street, N.W. (Corner of 9th & U St.)
* Please ask a bartender where the GAYLAW group is located.

Nearest Metro Station: U Street/Cardoza (Yellow/Green Lines).

For more information: http://nelliessportsbar.com/

August 12 - Poste Patio in the Hotel Monaco

7-9 p.m.
Outside Courtyard in the Hotel Monaco located at 555-8th Street, N.W.
* Enter through the hotel on F Street or on 8th Street to the courtyard.

Nearest Metro Station: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green Lines)

For more information: http://www.postebrasserie.com

September 16 - EFN Lounge

Law Student and Mentor/Mentee Social

7-9 p.m.
1318 9th Street N.W.

Nearest Metro Station: Mt. Vernon/Convention Center (Yellow/Green Lines)

For more information: http://www.efnlounge.com/

October 14 - Donovan House Rooftop Lounge ADC

7-9 p.m.
1155 14th Street N.W.
Nearest Metro Station: Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines).
For more information:
http://thompsonhotels.com/.

November 11 - Cafe Saint-Ex

7-9 p.m.
1847 14th Street N.W.
Downstairs bar
Nearest Metro Station: U St./Cardoza (Yellow/Green Lines).
For more information:
http://www.saint-ex.com/.

Annual Awards Celebration at the Woman's National Democratic Club

Friday, December 3, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Woman's National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036

VOLUNTEER FOR WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC'S ESTATE PLANNING CLINIC

On the second Tuesday evening of every month, GAYLAW volunteers meet with people living with HIV/AIDS at Whitman-Walker Clinic to prepare simple planning documents (typically a Will, Advance Medical Directive and/or a Power of Attorney). GAYLAW also recruits teams of lawyers, legal assistants and law students to visit and prepare documents for clients who are home or hospital-bound due to their medical conditions, and helps the WWC Legal Services Program recruit GAYLAW volunteers to prepare documents for clients who visit its Northern Virginia campus. These documents give WWC clients a real sense of control over their future and satisfaction at having put their affairs in order. No experience is required in estate planning or related areas. The documents you will prepare are uncomplicated and are designed for people with little, if any, property or income. A comprehensive AIDS Advocacy Training Manual, E-form documents and close mentoring by WWC staff will give you the necessary support. The time investment is very manageable - typically under 5 hours per client - but the impact you will make on the lives of those in need is tremendous.

Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form GAYLAW Volunteer Coordinator, J. Max Barger, Esq. Please indicate which month(s) you prefer to volunteer. If you have any questions, please call Max at 301-951-9343 or Caroline Ciuni Pro Bono Coordinator, at the WWC at 202-939-7627.

D.C. Bar Association Candidate Surveys

Click on the candidate’s name below to view their response to GAYLAW’s survey. No link is provided if the candidate did not provide a response to our survey.

President-Elect:

Alfred F. Belcuore, Montedonico, Belcuore & Tazzara, P.C.
Ronald S. Flagg, Sidley Austin LLP

Secretary:

Meredith Fuchs, The National Security Archive
Paula M. Potoczak, Paula M. Potoczak LLC

Treasurer:

Thomas C. Mugavero of Whiteford, Taylor and Preston, L.L.P.
R. Justin Smith of the U.S. Department of Justice

Three-year terms on the Bar’s Board of Governors (five vacancies):

Ralph P. Albrecht, Venable LLP
Incumbent Johnine P. Barnes, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Thomas W. Brunner, Wiley Rein LLP
Incumbent Paulette E. Chapman, Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P.
David B. Deitch, Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler
Stephen I. Glover, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Geoffrey M. Klineberg, Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, P.L.L.C.
Lena Robins, incumbent treasurer, Amgen
James W. Rubin, Hunton & Williams LLP
Javier G. Salinas, incumbent secretary, Ernst & Young

Three seats open on the American Bar Association’s (ABA) House of Delegates (one of which is reserved for a candidate under the age of 35):

Seeking the regular seats:

Arthur D. Burger, Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Patrick McGlone, ULLICO Inc.
Incumbent Donald Michael Remy, Latham & Watkins LLP
Incumbent Mark H. Tuohey III, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

Under-35:

Todd R. Overman, Hogan & Hartson LLP
Amy Yeung, WilmerHale LLP

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