Annual Meeting Review: 101 Years of the 19th Amendment

Posted on 9/10/2021
It has been only 101 years since the 19th amendment was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920 granting women the right to vote.

Getting Creative: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives are Mental Health and Wellness

Posted on 9/10/2021
While well-intentioned, many diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DE&I initiatives) tend to struggle to gain momentum and succeed in law firms and other legal organizations, particularly when those initiatives are focused solely on hiring.

Meet the New Members of the Board of Governors

Posted on 9/10/2021
The Diversity Conference also welcomes its new Board members, whose terms started at the end of the VSB Annual Meeting in June.

Invictus Video: What the ERA Might Accomplish in 2021

Posted on 9/10/2021
A discussion of further challenges that remain and how an ERA might address these challenges. Presented at the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting, June 2021.

Time to Talk Town Hall: Qualified Immunity of No Notice to Suspect

Posted on 9/10/2021
Attorney Christopher Brown discusses how qualified immunity works if an officer does not announce his/her presence before the suspect.

Time to Talk Town Hall: Does Removing Statues Aggravate Citizens

Posted on 9/10/2021
Attorney Christopher Brown discusses how qualified immunity works if an officer does not announce his/her presence before the suspect.

Agni: The Power of Fire

Posted on 9/10/2021
You can improve your digestive fire by consuming simple, fresh and tasty meals. Think positive, good thoughts while you cook and eat your meals. Put off unpleasant topics for another time.

Juneteenth and the Official End of Slavery in the United States

Posted on 9/10/2021
o date, 47 states and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or ceremonial holiday and many businesses such as Target, Nike, and the National Football League have declared Juneteenth a holiday for their employees.

Civility and Lawyers: Requisite for the Functioning of Diversity

Posted on 9/10/2021
Young lawyers need to learn, and the research has established that lawyers acting civil are more effective and achieve better outcomes.