Archived Issue
July/August 2010
Microsoft Encourages Women and Minorities to Pursue IP Law
For attorneys who specialize in intellectual property law, the information age is the gift that keeps on giving. Digital content, smartphone apps, and e-books aren’t just changing the nature of consumerism; they’re also rapidly altering how society defines ownership.
Features
Columns
Microsoft Encourages Women and Minorities to Pursue IP Law
By Chana Garcia
For attorneys who specialize in intellectual property law, the information age is the gift that keeps on giving. Digital content, smartphone apps, and e-books aren’t just changing the nature of…
HNBA’s Top Lawyers Under 40
By Francisco Ramos, Jr.
HNBA’s honorees reflect upon their accomplishments, and discuss the importance of giving back. By Franscisco Ramos, Jr. Leader is paradoxical concept, in the sense that leaders are those who place…
Notes from the Executive Director
By Veta T. Richardson
Feminism. The word itself stirs a range of reactions—positive and negative, intellectual and visceral. I recently had the pleasure to attend a live interview of Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth…
Perseverance in Profile
By Tom Calarco
Like others who overcome adversity, Patton Boggs partner Henry Chajet is a stronger person because of it. Stricken with polio at age four, Chajet endured multiple surgeries and continual physical…
Lawyer’s Lantern
By Lori L. Garret
Real Networking Should Not Be a Game of Go Fish! Let’s play a simple card game – one that you probably remember from your childhood, or maybe you have played…
Departments
Association Focus
By Kara Mayer Robinson
D.C. DIVERSE PARTNERS NETWORK THE D.C. DIVERSE PARTNERS NETWORK BOASTS MORE THAN 300 MEMBERS AND HOSTS AN IMPRESSIVE LIST OF EVENTS. The upcoming roster includes talks from big names such…
Spotlighting
By Patrick Folliard
“A Better, Fairer Way” Alta Rodriguez ALTA RODRIGUEZ WAS JUST TEN YEARS OLD WHEN SHE FIRST ENCOUNTERED INJUSTICE IN THE WORKPLACE. Her parents were migrant farm workers; as the oldest…
Diversity News
By Joshua Shields
Education, Recreation, and Networking in Support of Law Students Frank Hiscox of Lewis & Roca claims the 2010 Lawyers Cup Challenge trophy FOR THE LAST SEVEN YEARS, MCCA HAS INVITED…
Movers & Shakers
