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out a survey for the District and Circuit Court judicial vacancies, which were submitted on September 27, 2022. There are a large number of candidates, particularly for the District Court vacancy and interviews for each candidate have also begun. Additionally, in September, the HCBA hosted a CLE called “Sharpening Your Skills” which was hosted by Alex Allman, a HCBA Executive Committee member. The CLE reviewed, discussed, and analyzed common trial lawyer tips relating to pleadings and motions practice, evidence/hearsay, and cross examination. The CLE highlighted key aspects of successful trial practice to keep us all on track when handling cases in court. Another CLE was also hosted in September: the Ann F. Matukaitis Family Law Symposium: Intimate Partner Violence; Assessing Behavior and Risk of Homicide to Maximize Healthy Outcomes for Children and Families. The event was a continuation of an annual, day-long, multi-disciplinary training on a variety of family law topics. Jacqueline Campbell, PhD., a national reader in research and advocacy in the field of Intimate Partner Violence, spoke at the event.

September

The PGCBA held its Fall Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Newton White Mansion, honoring The Honorable Judge John P. Davey. Young Lawyers Committee: The Young Lawyers Committee of the Prince George’s County Bar Association is ramping back up this bar year! Natalie Whittingham-Burrell is spearheading some exciting efforts on behalf of the committee and looks forward to sharing more details and programming updates following the October 11th board meeting. For additional committee updates or information about how to become involved in advance of any future announcements, email natalie.whittinghamburrell@maryland.gov. • The Prince George’s County District Court Annual Symposium was held on

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. • The PGCBA hosted a Brown Bag Lunch on October 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. titled

“A Lively Legislative Update.” The guest speaker was Timothy Maloney, Esq. of

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA. • The PGCBA “Meet the 2022-23 Law Clerks” Happy Hour was held on October 20, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Meagan K. Allen, Circuit Representative

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