In the 2nd week of June, numerous Joseph, Greenwald & Laake attorneys joined fellow Maryland legal professionals at the 2018 Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) Legal Summit and Annual Meeting. The summit was held in Ocean City, MD. and featured prominent guest speakers and workshops for attendees.
The meeting commenced with presentations by former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez and former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara. Alberto, who also served as White House Counsel to President George W. Bush, discussed his work in creating national security policy within the Justice Department, while Bharara discussed his time prosecuting insider trading that resulted in The New York Times calling him one of “the nation’s most aggressive and outspoken prosecutors.”
After introductions, attorneys from Joseph, Greenwald & Laake were able to discuss their specific areas of expertise with their colleagues in small groups as well as general topics regarding how to improve law firms. Topics included increasing diversity and inclusion, ethics and women’s leadership.
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake enjoyed the summit to its fullest and enjoyed the opportunity to take part in a community-strengthening event.
