2024 Symposium
March 30, 2024, 1:00-6:00 pm. The National Civil Justice Institute, the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, and the American University Washington College of Law together presented a provocative symposium at the law school campus in Washington, D.C. This symposium featured engaging discussion among defense and plaintiffs attorneys with several esteemed members of the D.C. Superior Court to consider how the Daubert standard has changed the landscape of legal practice in D.C. since its adoption in 2016.
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NCJI
The National Civil Justice Institute is a national legal nonprofit created by trial attorneys in 1956 to support the U.S. civil justice system. Our programs and publications offer a balanced view of the role of the civil courts in sustaining American democracy. NCJI’s programs provide opportunities for open dialogue among judges, legal academics, policy makers, and attorneys on issues vital to civil justice. Resulting research is published and utilized throughout the legal community.
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Founded on May 23, 1871, The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) is the first bar association in the District, and the third oldest bar association in the United States. BADC is a voluntary bar association. Its members participate in various volunteer committees and sections including the Young Lawyers Section (YLS), the Intellectual Property (IP) Section, the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Section, and over twenty practice area committees. For 150 years, BADC’s members have distinguished themselves by volunteering their time and talents to promote civility, an independent judiciary, and equal access to justice. Learn more at www.badc.org.
American University Washington College of Law
Since 1896, the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) has cultivated a tradition steeped in innovation, excellence, and a profound passion for upholding the rule of law. The essence of this tradition is embodied by a dedicated community committed to the professional growth and well-being of students and alumni, advocating to “Champion What Matters” on local, national, and international levels. In response to a world marked by borderless interconnectedness and dynamic shifts in economics, politics, and society, AUWCL stands as a beacon of preparation for the evolving legal landscape. Offering a comprehensive legal education, the Washington DC-based law school distinguishes itself through acclaimed programs in experiential learning, international law, law and government, intellectual property, health law, business, and gender and the law. Through these programs, AUWCL empowers students with unique skills to navigate the complexities of the contemporary legal environment, fostering an environment abundant with opportunities for personal and professional development.