(Tunis) – The imprisonment of a prominent lawyer on March 2, 2022 for arguing with police officers is an alarming new step in the confiscation of civil liberties since President Kais Saied seized extraordinary powers on 25 July 2021, Human Rights Watch said today. Abderrazak Kilani, a former government minister …
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OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. A California judge decided this week to examine over 100 emails that Donald Trump’s lawyer, John Eastman, sent and received around January 6, 2021, …
Read More »KidGlov Advertising Agency Podcast Hosts Jeana Goosmann of Goosmann Law Firm
KidGlov, a boutique marketing and advertising agency based out of Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., recently welcomed Jeana Goosmann, managing attorney and CEO of Goosmann Law, to its podcast, Agency for Change. The episode explores the women-founded law firm and Goosmann’s book, Worth It: Business Leaders: Ready. Executed. Deliver. “Goosmann Law …
Read More »FAMU students surprised by all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — With the Super Bowl just days away, two local students will be there after receiving a surprise email from the NFL. FAMU students are part of NFL’S Experienceship, a mentorship program for HBCU students across the country. Little did the two sports fans know it would …
Read More »Suzanne Dickenson named Sr. Assoc. AD for Student-Athlete Academic Services
History links DENTON, Texas – Veteran Administrator Suzanne Dickenson has joined the UNT staff as the new Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services, Vice President and Director of Athletics baker’s wren announced Tuesday. “We are thrilled to add someone of Suzanne’s caliber and credentials to lead our student-athlete …
Read More »Brooklyn Bar Association Seeks Newly Admitted Lawyers For Their Mentorship Program
Brooklyn Bar Association President-elect Richard Klass Eagle files photos by Rob Abruzzese The Brooklyn Bar Association will rekindle a long tradition later this month when its mentoring committee hosts an interest meeting on Zoom. On Thursday, January 27, President-elect Richard Klass will lead the virtual meeting where the BBA will …
Read More »Pay Next: Women at CRE must be fully aware of their personal worth
Women in CRE and the importance of mentoring The field of commercial real estate has always been difficult for women. However, the situation is improving thanks to the personalities who have made their way into the world of CRE. Many have embraced the concept of “Pay it Forward” and have …
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For Dan Cornell, vice president and CIO of Altria Group, cultivating IT careers is key to retaining IT talent. Through a combination of talent planning, employee investment, mentoring and clear growth opportunities, Altria is committed to helping employees understand their own potential and how they fit into the organization. Cornell …
Read More »Ruto unveils 50 lawyers to defend his program
Vice President William Ruto, who is linked to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unveiled 50 young lawyers to defend him and the party’s agenda. Dubbed the “UDA Lawyers Brigade,” the team led by UDA Legal Secretary Edward Muriu spoke to the media on Monday, December 20. Lawyers have been tasked …
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It’s been another week with a lot more retail information than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you might have missed over the week and what we’re still thinking about. From a pet David Hasselhoff Chia to what Neiman Marcus thinks of ecommerce divisions, …
Read More »Turkey has prosecuted some 1,600 lawyers and arrested 615 since the failed coup: report
Turkey has prosecuted more than 1,600 lawyers and arrested 615 of them for terrorism since a failed coup in 2016, Turkish minute reported, citing a recently published report by the Arrested Lawyers Initiative, a lawyer advocacy group. According to the report entitled “The Repression”, 474 lawyers had been sentenced to …
Read More »Legal Departments Expect Busy 2022, With Law Firm Spending To Measure Up
Total spending on corporate legal services increased during the pandemic Poll Shows Inside Executives Predict 7% Increase in External Consulting Spending Next Year (Reuters) – Total spending on in-house legal departments has grown at a moderate pace since the start of the pandemic, according to a pair of recent surveys …
Read More »Equal access to justice threatened in the Acadian Peninsula, according to lawyers
Lawyers say they are worried about the closure of courthouses in the province for 15 years, the Acadian Peninsula being the last affected region. This week, the provincial government announced that the Caraquet courthouse will close on January 1 and that its workload will be shifted to Bathurst, about 66 …
Read More »Oakland School Board Reinstates Mentorship Program After Community Outcry
The Oakland School Board has decided to reverse its decision to eliminate a mentorship program for young black Oakland students. Oakland school board reinstates mentorship program after outcry Click to enlarge FOLLOWING The OK program mentors young students, but recently the Oakland School Board decided to eliminate the program as …
Read More »Army Dreadnaughts Presents Female Mentorship Program
OCTOBER 26, 2021 – Making New Leads, the 2nd Dreadnaught Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, emphasized mentoring among their female soldiers. Approved in May 2021, 2-34 launched the first female mentoring program within 1ID and held its first meeting in Poland on September …
Read More »The European Commission will make Erasmus + and the solidarity cultures of the EU more inclusive and diverse
The European Commission has put in place a framework which aims to increase the inclusiveness of the Erasmus + and European Cultures of Solidarity programs for the next six years. The news was shared by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who also noted that the framework aims to …
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Photos and story by Sgt. Melissa N. Lessard, III Corps Public Affairs (Fort Hood, Texas, October 23, 2021) – On the world’s largest day of volunteering, known as Difference Day, leaders of III Corps and Fort Hood, the United States Army Association (AUSA ), Soldiers and community members gathered at …
Read More »Famous Amos Launches Support Program For Black Entrepreneurs
CHICAGO – Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), announced the launch of its Ingredients for Success initiative, a grants and mentoring program that aims to provide the tools and resources necessary to help homeowners black companies to be successful. In its first year, the …
Read More »DVIDS – News – Dreadnaughts Presents Female Mentorship Program at DPTA
Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland — Making New Leads, 2nd Dreadnaught Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, emphasized mentoring among their women soldiers. Approved in May 2021, 2-34 launched the first female mentoring program within 1ID and held its first meeting in Poland on …
Read More »Northwestern Mutual and Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation Collaborate for Change
CLÈVES, Ohio, September 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Blacks In Technology Foundation (BIT) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual will serve as a global sponsor to increase the representation of people of African descent in the tech industry. Blacks In Technology Foundation …
Read More »Lawyer defends DC judge who opened ethics inquiry after election trial
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Pedestrians walk through an office building in Tokyo on January 8, 2009. Growing economic problems are forcing the government to prioritize spending to support the economy over measures to restore its shattered finances. REUTERS / Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN) – GM1E5181FTI01 Quality talent has been and always will be a law …
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Editor’s Note : Save the dates and have fun for Rebel Homecoming: Rebels Return October 18-22! Among the many events is the annual Alumni Awards Dinner, which recognizes outstanding individuals who represent the ideals of higher education and rebel pride. Here is one of this year’s winners. Brittnie watkins ’09 …
Read More »The Bar announces a team of experts to support the new Access to innovation project
TORONTO, September 27, 2021 / CNW / – In April, the Bar of from ontario The Board of Directors (also known as Convocation) approved a five-year pilot project – now named Access to Innovation (A2I) – that will enable providers of innovative technological legal services (ITS) to serve consumers while …
Read More »Group of Hispanic firefighters help their community, mentor others to join the fire department
PHOENIX – The Valley Hispanic Bomberos, a nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters, is rooted in culture and tradition with the goal of protecting their communities while mentoring others to join them in fire departments. . The organization is made up of approximately 1,200 members, and many of them serve the …
Read More »Lawyer and author Alex Lacson to run for vice-president in 2022 polls under Kapatiran party
Screenshot from YouTube. MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer and patriotic book author Alexander Lacson has announced he will run for vice-president in the upcoming 2022 election under the Kapatiran party. In a video post posted on the party’s Facebook page, Lacson said it was a “very difficult decision” for him to …
Read More »Caritas PHL outraged by murder of HR lawyer
The social action branch of the Catholic Church deplored the murder of human rights lawyer Juan Macababbad in southern Cotabato on September 15. Caritas Philippines said that “outrage is not enough” to describe how they feel about the “horrific” murder of Macababbad, who is a “champion of social justice”. “For …
Read More »Santa Barbara Symphony welcomes Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment, Dr. Nicholas Fuentes
(September 2021) Santa Barbara, California – The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Fuentes as the new Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment. In this key role, Dr Fuentes will lead the Symphony’s award-winning, inclusive and accessible programs and, through this, create a …
Read More »Mentorship as a key management skill in the post-pandemic world, with Dr. Alan Middleton – Leger
This webinar is part of Leger’s Conversations with Leger Academic Committee webinar series. These webinars explore the post-pandemic world from the perspective of members of Leger’s academic committee. Each webinar includes a 30-minute conversation between a member of the Leger Academic Committee and Dave Scholz, APR; Executive Vice-President, Léger, followed …
Read More »Arctic Launches Employee Mentorship Program As Part Of Strategy To Increase The Number Of Women In Leadership
Arctic, the Romanian household appliance market leader, has launched a mentoring program developed in partnership with Professional Women’s Network Romania, as part of its strategy to increase the number of women at all management levels by up to 10% over the next 5 years. The Inspire project targets middle management …
Read More »Report calls for “real change” to Quebec’s legal aid system
A group of independent experts recommends radical reforms to the Quebec administration of the legal aid system in order to simplify the legal aid application process and reduce the administrative burdens faced by lawyers in the private sector who assume responsibilities. legal aid mandates. The experts, while supporting Quebec’s decentralized …
Read More »T-Mobile names Cleary Gottlieb its antitrust partner as top lawyer
A T-Mobile logo is seen on a storefront door in Manhattan, New York, the United States, April 30, 2018. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton Mark Nelson will take the reins of longtime GC Dave Miller Miller retires in April after 26 years in the company (Reuters) – Mark Nelson, a Washington, …
Read More »Ansaldo Energia joins mentoring program to advance digital skills
The Italian power generation company, Ansaldo Energia, has joined the European Union’s digital volunteering program, to support the digital development of SMEs. The European Digital Volunteer Program started in April 2021 and aims to connect SMEs and large companies (mentors) to bridge the digital skills gap and simplify access to …
Read More »Ship & Shore Environmental Cultivates A New Generation Of Engineers Through Annual Mentorship Program
Summer interns redefine company technology and gain real work experience LONG BEACH, CA, USA, Sep 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Building on his successful mentoring efforts with Cal Poly Pomona and the University of California, Irvine, Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE ), a leading U.S. pollution reduction company, announces the …
Read More »USF and Skanska Launch Free Mentorship Program for Diverse Small Businesses
The University of South Florida (USF) and Skanska, a multinational construction and development company, today announced their partnership to introduce a new mentoring program that aims to help diverse small businesses in the Tampa Bay area . Facilitated by USF’s Supplier Diversity Office, the Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) mentor-protégé …
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“The law firm market has largely recovered after persevering through unprecedented challenges.” Tweet this “The law firm market has largely recovered after persevering through unprecedented challenges,” said Paul Fischer, President, Legal Professionals, Thomson Reuters. “Demand, measured in billable hours, increased a remarkable 7.3% in the second quarter, which more than …
Read More »Women In Trucking Association launches mentoring program for female drivers
“Providing a mentor to be a role model and support new drivers will build their resilience, confidence and courage to break through and succeed in a role that has not always been welcoming to women.” PLOVER, Wisconsin (PRWEB) 03 Aug 2021 The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces the launch …
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(StatePoint) Navigating the job market is tricky for any job seeker. For U.S. military personnel in transition and military spouses, finding your professional niche can be even more difficult. From frequent relocations and child custody considerations to prejudices on the part of potential employers, transitioning military personnel and military spouses …
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Dhaka – Grameenphone hosted a session titled “Mentoring Future Leaders” to shed light on how proper orientation and mentoring can help young professional women improve their skills to become the leaders of tomorrow. The webinar was held as part of the “Platform SHE”, a mentoring program for female students. Following …
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Read More »Philadelphia Rent Assistance: Expense Deadlines Approaching
The City of Philadelphia is racing against time to disperse state and federal government money for its fourth phase of rental assistance before the deadlines. Philadelphia must use 65% of nearly $ 57 million – or roughly $ 37 million – in federal funds from the state by the end …
Read More »With Giuliani’s law license suspended, here are the other Trump lawyers who could face discipline next
Top line Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani had his lawyer’s license temporarily suspended by the New York State Bar on Thursday for making “patently false and misleading statements” in his efforts to overthrow the presidential election, potentially becoming the first in a series of lawyers allied with Trump who could face …
Read More »In memory of Associate Professor Daniel Brouwer
June 21, 2021 Daniel Brouwer, associate professor of rhetorical studies at Arizona State University Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, died suddenly on May 26 at the age of 51. During his 21-year career at ASU, Brouwer has been an award-winning teacher and mentor, researcher and colleague. In the discipline …
Read More »SUCCESSTEAM Aims to Help Young Men in Aiken Area Grow in the Right Direction | Sunday clothes
Tim Behling, founder of SUCCESSTEAM, “didn’t want to be an individual who lets life happen to him, [he] wanted to bring life to life. Bringing a life to life meant creating opportunities for young men to learn skills through local male mentoring. Behling’s journey to making his dream come true …
Read More »CPS Energy Strengthens Legal Department with Promotion of Shanna Ramirez to Acting Legal and Ethics Director (CLEO) and Appointment of Three Acting Deputy General Counsel
SAN ANTONIO, June 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – CPS Energy today announced the appointment of Shanna ramirez as Acting Legal and Ethics Director (CLEO), General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors. Ramirez, who is fired Texas Lawyer, most recently served as Vice President and Head of Integrated …
Read More »Trump impeachment attorneys representing those indicted in the January 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol: NPR
Lawyer Bruce Castor represented former President Donald Trump in his Senate trial after the House of Representatives impeached Trump for “incitement to insurgency.” Castor is now defending two people facing misdemeanor charges related to the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill. PA hide caption toggle legend PA Lawyer Bruce Castor …
Read More »Six Inland Empire nonprofits receive $ 25,000 in grants from Blue Shield of California – Press Enterprise
Blue Shield of California recently announced $ 300,000 in community investments in nonprofit organizations that work with youth and communities of color. The funding supports initiatives focused on youth development, social justice and health equity. The funds go to 12 organizations, six in the Inland Empire and six in the …
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community Bank NA Sarasino NA Community Bank Deborah Saracino joined the banking team as Vice President of Business Development at Wilkes-Barre. Saracino is in a new role to develop and implement competitive loan and deposit products to meet the needs of our customers. She manages and oversees new business client …
Read More »APTN Invites Indigenous Musicians to Apply for Indigenous Music Accelerator Presented by RBCxMusic
WINNIPEG (May 27, 2021) – APTN is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Indigenous Music Accelerator (IMA), submitted by RBCxMusic are now open. This new mentorship program will support First Nations, Inuit and Métis musicians actively working in the music industry looking to take their careers to the …
Read More »PoPinoy from TV5 is looking for new music groups
BEHIND a successful song or dance is the collaboration of a group of artists. Each member brings an integral element to what makes a creative production stand out. This collaboration will be put to the test in the search for new TV5 talents, PoPinoy, which will be released in June. …
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In the opening minutes of the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy stumbles upon Professor Marvel, whose wagon boasts, “Let him read your PAST – PRESENT and FUTURE in his crystal.” Dorothy, desperate for clarity, asks the professor a question. He pauses before offering, “I never do anything without …
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The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the island’s newest business network, will celebrate its 8th anniversary this fall. Members of the group are mostly small businesses, chamber president Laura Nelson Cepeda said, noting that most businesses in Guam are considered small under federal guidelines because they have fewer than 500 …
Read More »Lake Park High School graduate selected for female leadership scholarship
A Lake Park High School graduate is one of eight Roosevelt University students to participate in a scholarship program aimed at women on their way to becoming leaders in their profession. Poonam Rahman, a 21-year-old senior psychology student and non-profit organizer, has been selected as a Deutsch Herczeg Fellow. She …
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Today, the Recording Academy proudly announced its official marketing partners for the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, officially known as the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. Bulova, Facebook, IBM, JBL, Mastercard, Pandora, PEOPLE and SiriusXM all support this year’s GRAMMY Awards, as well as the events taking place throughout GRAMMY Week. “We are …
Read More »Personifying the Importance of Mentorship in Graduate Studies | Emory University
Class 2021 >> Emory Report | May 10, 2021 Mentoring days for doctoral student Alisina Bazrafshan have started at Tehran University. He continued this work while studying at Laney Graduate School, promoting the importance of higher education to underserved youth from Atlanta refugee families. Alisina Bazrafshan started her journey with …
Read More »Femme It Forward opens applications for the next Gem Femme mentorship program
Next Gem Woman Femme It Forward has taken the next step in its efforts to empower women and help make the entertainment industry more inclusive with Monday’s announcement that applications are now open for the premier Next Gem Femme mentorship program. The next Gem Femme will connect 200 young women …
Read More »Adventist Journal Online | North American division human resources professionals unite to refocus
May 10, 2021 Over 300 attend an annual virtual mentoring conference. By: Kimberly Luste Maran, North American Division News MMore than 300 human resources (HR) professionals from the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church participated in a three-day virtual human resources conference on April 25-27, 2021. The …
Read More »The ACA seeks clarity for the ARM industry in its comments on the CFPB expulsion …
ACA International seeks clarification from the Office of Consumer Financial Protection on its provisional final rule in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moratorium on evictions. The ACA filed its comments on the interim final rule on Friday after gathering comments from members of those affected. …
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Bloomberg Chinese tech giants bet $ 19 billion on global electric car frenzy (Bloomberg) – China is shaping up to be the first real test of Big Tech’s ambitions in the automotive world, with giants from Huawei Technologies Co. to Baidu Inc. investing nearly $ 19 billion in companies from …
Read More »Four faculty members appointed to the Provost Fellows program
Four UO faculty members will be the first participants in teaching, mentoring and leadership positions in the new Provost Fellows program. Launched at the start of the year, the scholarship program is designed to support faculty members and provide professional development opportunities for those interested in academic leadership. Fellows will …
Read More »Bruins Announce Mentorship Program for Scouting on Diversity and Inclusion
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins announced today, May 10, the launch of the Scouting Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship Program. The program aims to mentor and nurture individuals from under-represented backgrounds in order to strengthen their pursuit of a career in Scouting or the hockey industry in general. The Bruins Scouting …
Read More »CareCredit Joins Epic App Orchard to Offer Patient Financing Solution
The CareCredit Patient Financing app enables healthcare systems using Epic’s MyChart to provide patients with easy payment options. Tweet this “The CareCredit Patient Funding app brings more than three decades of CareCredit innovation, medical funding and thoughtful customer service to hundreds of healthcare organizations using Epic,” said Shannon Burke, Managing …
Read More »Englewood Bank opens its office in Venice
Through Staff | at April 1, 2021 Englewood Bank & Trust Executive Vice President Lory Weisensee, Portfolio Manager Chris Eckstrom, Vice President and Trust Officer Terri Griffith, Trust Department President Michael Aloian and Business Development Officer Kerry Hunter with rendering by Lawson Group Architects of the new Venice office. COURTESY …
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