Media Mentions
2008
Melvin White was quoted on June 27 in the Blog of Legal Times in an article regarding the District of Columbia Bar's pro bono fundraising reception, which raised $650,000. Mr. White, outgoing president of the D.C. Bar, noted that the donations show the bar's commitment to pro bono work. "As I turn over the reins, I have to say that being the president of the D.C. Bar is a chance to use the bully pulpit of the office to help the poor of our district. We've seen the strong impact [pro bono work] has had on our city. It's a mark of the tremendous service the D.C. Bar has provided," he said.
Melvin White was quoted in the June 2 issue of The National Law Journal in an article regarding how developing their storytelling skills can help summer associates make the most of their experiences. Mr. White recommends that summer associates consider why some people motivate others to take action and other people do not. He suggests monitoring the cadence, tone and style with which stories are told by well-seasoned lawyers. "You want to study their approach in the same way that an apprentice actor might study a well-regarded actor in terms of the voice inflection, mannerism and level of perceived sincerity," Mr. White said.
Melvin White was quoted in the May 19 issue of the Blog of Legal Times in an article regarding the D.C. Partners of Color reception, a meeting of a yet unnamed organization designed to bring together minority partners from Washington, D.C. law firms. Mr. White, president of the District of Columbia Bar, noted that the event was a success. "People are just happy to see the breadth and depth of the talent in this town, and to have that many people in the same room together was awe inspiring," he said.
Melvin White was quoted in the May 19 issue of the Blog of Legal Times in an article regarding the D.C. Partners of Color reception, a meeting of a yet unnamed organization designed to bring together minority partners from Washington, D.C. law firms. Mr. White, president of the District of Columbia Bar, noted that the event was a success. "People are just happy to see the breadth and depth of the talent in this town, and to have that many people in the same room together was awe inspiring," he said.
2007
Melvin White was quoted in a June 28 article published by Metro Weekly regarding his new position as president of the D.C. Bar Association. Mr. White is the first openly gay head of the group. "'I bring a different perspective, based on my background. I've been an attorney for 20 years, and I've been [African-American and gay] all my life, so I think when the two are put together, it is my hope that I would bring a fresh perspective on the issues that the Bar is dealing with," he said.
Todd Solomon’s book, Domestic Partner Benefits: An Employer’s Guide, was mentioned by Melvin White in the May/June issue of Diversity & The Bar for being a widely used book on the subject.
Todd A. Solomon, Melvin White, Employee Benefits & Pensions
2006
As president-elect of the D.C. Bar, Melvin White appeared as a guest on "D.C. Law...Today" on Sunday, November 5. He discussed his background, the pro bono work of the Firm, and his priorities as president of the D.C. Bar.
The June 19 issue of The Washington Post reported on Melvin White's successful run for president-elect of the District of Columbia Bar Association.
Melvin White was mentioned in the March 13 issue of Legal Times as a candidate for president-elect of the D.C. Bar.
