In celebration of Women’s History Month, these are significant events affecting women in legal history that have occurred during the time that Vernis & Bowling has been in practice. 1971Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corporation, 400 U.S. 542: The U.S. Supreme Court outlaws the practice of private employers refusing to hire women with preschool children. 1972Title… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – March 2023
March 2023 Month-long observance: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Ethnic Equality Month Gender Equality Month Greek-American Heritage Month Irish-American Heritage Month National Colon Cancer Awareness Month National Kidney Month National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Education Month National Women’s History Month Important D&I calendar dates: 3rdEmployee Appreciation Day 6thPurim (Jewish) 8thInternational Women’s Day 8thHoli (Hindu) 14thPi Day… Read More
Benjamin Crump becomes first Black practicing attorney to have law school named after him
The College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida is now the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. “The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession, law enforcement, and our communities,” David A…. Read More
Black History Month Festival
Late Congressman John Lewis advised, “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary… Read More
American Heart Month Spotlight Interview: Bryson Medley and Kathe Bagnato
Bryson Medley is the son of Tarra Jenkins (Medley), Regional Director of Client Services & Development for Vernis & Bowling. In May of 2021, 17-year-old Bryson collapsed on the court during an AAU basketball game. He was revived on the sidelines by Kathe Bagnato, Certified Athletic Trainer for Ortho Carolina, and was transported by helicopter… Read More