What’s New

A new book on US Attorneys 1801-2023, two remembrances, a new oral history of James Hamilton, a video of our Microsoft program, an invitation to our annual Law Clerk & Judges Reception, and more.

When you begin life in a small town in north central South Carolina, even though two of your ancestors were signatories to the Declaration of Independence and one fought side-by-side with George Washington, it might not be obvious you are destined to become thoroughly enmeshed in matters central to Washington, D.C.

The video of the Society's June 2023 program on United States v. Microsoft Corp., 253 F.3d 34 (D.C. Cir. 2001) is now available on the Society's website and YouTube channel. The Court Appeals’ 2001 opinion was the first federal major appellate court opinion to address application of traditional “old economy” antitrust rules to the new, dynamic, and fast-paced technology markets of the late 20th Century.

A review of the Society's program on the Court's 2001 Microsoft Antitrust decision, a recap of the Court's June 9 honor of Judge Sentelle, a call for law clerks, new oral histories, a memoriam, and more in our latest newsletter.

Irwin Goldbloom's oral history describes his early years in the Army, college, and working as a lawyer in New York before moving to and Washington, DC. He handled a case that many considered to be part of the whole Watergate scenario.

The passing of the Chief Judge gavel, Sally Gere oral history, Judge Cobb investiture, Mock Court report, an invitation to the Society's June program on the Court's 2001 Microsoft Antitrust decision, and more in our latest newsletter.

Former AUSA June Jeffries’ oral history offers vivid reflections of her life, from growing up in Detroit to her 25+ year career as a federal prosecutor.

Judge Inez Smith Reid's oral history describes her early years in segregated Washington DC and work as a teacher, then lawyer, in NYC and DC. She was nominated to the DC Court of Appeals in 1995 after tenures at HEW, EPA, the DC Corporation Counsel's office and private practice.

The passing of Judge Silberman & Earl Silbert, a celebration of Senior Judges Hogan & Lamberth, upcoming oral histories of Judge Smith Reid and June Jeffries, a Portrait Ceremony for Judge Wilkins, and more in our latest newsletter.

A new portrait by artist Jules Arthur was unveiled at the courthouse on Friday, October 14, 2022. With Judge Howell presiding and an expression of gratitude by Judge Wilkins, remarks were made by Melvin Williams, Calvin Nelson, Judge Moxila Upadhyaya, Richard Caplan, Matthew Sharbaugh, Cyril Djoukeng, and Clair Tzeng.