Maryland State Bar Association

Longtime U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Named Speaker for Hood College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce U.S. Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 18, is the 127th in Hood's history.

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  • Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
  • I appreciate all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have helped each student reach this milestone," said Senator Cardin.
  • "I am looking forward to Commencement and making Hood College my alma mater," said Noah Turner, president of the Class of 2024.
  • "It is our honor to have Senator Cardin as our Commencement speaker," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.

SCHOCHOR, STATON, GOLDBERG AND CARDEA, P.A. ANNOUNCE ATTORNEY GLORIA A. WORCH JOINS THE FIRM

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A., Maryland's leading medical malpractice, personal injury and civil litigation law firm, today announced that it has added medical malpractice legal expert Gloria A. Worch to the firm's team of attorneys.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Gloria to our powerful team of talented and experienced attorneys," said Jonathan Schochor, Founding Partner and Chairman of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.
  • Worch joins Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.
  • Previously focusing on professional malpractice defense, Worch has experience with all phases of litigation including investigations, depositions, motions practice, and trial.
  • Worch received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland and her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Maryland State Bar Association Names Anna Sholl New Executive Director

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) recently announced that Anna S. Sholl, Esq., has been named Executive Director of the MSBA - the home to Maryland's legal profession - representing 40,000+ lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, and more.

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  • BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) recently announced that Anna S. Sholl, Esq., has been named Executive Director of the MSBA - the home to Maryland's legal profession - representing 40,000+ lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, and more.
  • The MSBA Board of Governors voted to name Sholl as the next Executive Director, effective November 1, 2022.
  • "When we brought Anna on board in 2018, she came to us with a wealth of knowledge, tactical strategy, and legal experience,'' said Victor Velazquez, outgoing Executive Director, Maryland State Bar Association.
  • "I'm honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead the Maryland State Bar Association," said Sholl.

Maryland State Bar Association Unveils New Lawyer Link App

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is pleased to announce the public launch of its newly unveiled application, Lawyer Link .

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  • BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is pleased to announce the public launch of its newly unveiled application, Lawyer Link .
  • Lawyer Link is an innovative and convenient app that allows consumers and attorneys to easily connect and communicate, offering enhanced attorney accessibility and increased referral opportunities based on practice specialty.
  • Lawyer Link also provides a direct messaging feature to connect members of the public with MSBA member attorneys.
  • "Launching our new Lawyer Link app marks a major milestone as we continue to build and strengthen our consumer/member resources and public offerings," said David Shapiro, President, Maryland State Bar Association.

Maryland Access to Justice Commission Releases New Housing Data Dashboard

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Access to Justice Commission, powered by the Maryland State Bar Association, is pleased to announce the release of the Housing Data Dashboard - an online data tool that provides easy access to critical data related to "rent court cases" and evictions which are compiled by the Maryland Judiciary. A2JC has identified the lack of civil justice data itself as a barrier to access to justice. Thus, the launch of the Housing Data Dashboard marks increased transparency and accessibility to eviction data - one of the most voluminous types of cases in the civil justice system. "It is amazing to me that eviction has been in the news non-stop since the start of the pandemic, but Maryland did not have any eviction data available to help us visualize the problem and understand the hotspots. We wanted to solve that problem," says Reena Shah, Executive Director of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Access to Justice Commission , powered by the Maryland State Bar Association , is pleased to announce the release of the Housing Data Dashboard - an online data tool that provides easy access to critical data related to "rent court cases" and evictions which are compiled by the Maryland Judiciary.
  • A2JC has identified the lack of civil justice data itself as a barrier to access to justice.
  • Thus, the launch of the Housing Data Dashboard marks increased transparency and accessibility to eviction data - one of the most voluminous types of cases in the civil justice system.
  • A2JC not only worked on the Housing Data Dashboard, but also successfully pushed for legislative reforms to have more meaningful eviction data collection and reporting.

Maryland State Bar Association Announces Executive Director Departure

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Velazquez is leaving the MSBA to join a large publicly traded company unrelated to the legal sector.

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  • Velazquez is leaving the MSBA to join a large publicly traded company unrelated to the legal sector.
  • Per President Shapiro, the MSBA will constitute an Executive Director Transition Committee focused on identifying the guiding principles and core competencies to be upheld as the MSBA transitions beyond Velazquez's tenure at the association.
  • MSBA Chief Operating Officer, Anna Sholl, Esq., will serve as Acting Executive Director following Velazquez's departure and until a permanent replacement is named by the MSBA Board of Governors.
  • For more information about the Maryland State Bar Association, visit msba.org .

Maryland State Bar Association continues its 125th Anniversary Thought Leadership Initiative programming with a Spark Series event on September 14 featuring Grace E. Speights

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Sep. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is proud to continue programming for its 125th Anniversary Thought Leadership Initiative through its Spark Series on September 14, 2022 at 5PM featuring Grace E. Speights, a world-renowned thought-leader, partner at Morgan Lewis and The American Lawyer's 2018 Attorney of the Year.

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  • Grace E. Speights Envisions "The Future of the Workplace'' in Thought-leadership discussion at the Center Club in Downtown Baltimore as part of the MSBA's 125th anniversary celebration.
  • BALTIMORE, Sep. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is proud to continue programming for its 125th Anniversary Thought Leadership Initiative through its Spark Series on September 14, 2022 at 5PM featuring Grace E. Speights, a world-renowned thought-leader, partner at Morgan Lewis and The American Lawyer's 2018 Attorney of the Year.
  • The Spark Series events will be followed by a series of podcasts and a full day culminating program on December 9, 2022.
  • In the final installment of the Spark Series, Ms. Speights will be leading a discussion about The Future of the Workplace.

Maryland State Bar Association Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), home to the Maryland legal profession - representing 40,000+ lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, and more, all united in one noble legal profession, recently announced that it earned certification by Great Place to WorkⓇ for 2022.

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  • Independent assessment demonstrates employees support MSBA 21 percentage points higher than a typical U.S. based company
    BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), home to the Maryland legal profession - representing 40,000+ lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, and more, all united in one noble legal profession, recently announced that it earned certification by Great Place to Work for 2022.
  • The MSBA 2022 assessment revealed that coworkers feel it's a great place to work by 21 percentage points more than a typical U.S.-based company.
  • Whether our members or our associates," said Victor Velazquez, Executive Director (CEO), Maryland State Bar Association.
  • For more information about the Maryland State Bar Association, visit MSBA.org .

Shore Bancshares, Inc. Announces New Board Member

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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"We are very pleased to add Esther to our Board of Directors," said Lloyd L. "Scott" Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • "We are very pleased to add Esther to our Board of Directors," said Lloyd L. "Scott" Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "She brings significant financial and legal service experience to our board with particular expertise in taxation.
  • Shore Bancshares is a financial holding company headquartered in Easton, Maryland and is the largest independent bank holding company located on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  • Shore Bancshares engages in trust and wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners, a division of Shore United Bank.

Maryland State Bar Association Hosts Maryland Lieutenant Governor Interviews

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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BALTIMORE, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) continues to provide non-partisan interviews with candidates for office this election season; offering voters and colleagues in the legal profession an opportunity to learn candidate positions on the most pressing issues facing the state and legal vocation. The MSBA recently hosted interviews for candidates for Maryland Lieutenant Governor. Aspiring candidates discussed their platforms and vision for Maryland's future with former Senator Bobby Zirkin at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

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  • The MSBA recently hosted interviews for candidates for Maryland Lieutenant Governor .
  • The MSBA invited all Lieutenant Governor candidates to participate in the interviews.
  • The following candidates shared their perspectives with the MSBA:
    In addition to welcoming the Lieutenant Governor candidates for interviews, the association also conducted one-on-one interviews with Republican Gubernatorial candidates Robin Ficker and Joe Werner.
  • All candidate interviews are available on the MSBA Connect with the Candidates page, including interviews and forums with candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.