This summer, the Law Office of Michael D. Waks, held the second annual Essay Contest for students living with a disability. Disabled Los Angeles County high school seniors and students attending an accredited college or university, competed for the $1,000 scholarship. Participants wrote about the educational challenges presented by their disability, how they overcame them, and how their disability has influenced their educational and career path. The theme of the … [Read more...]
Announcing Essay Contest For Students Living With A Disability
Attorney Michael D. Waks is offering a $1,000 award to the winner of the Michael D. Waks Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited university or college, in California, living with a disability, are invited to participate. ”As a Long Beach personal injury attorney for over 30 years, I have represented young clients living with disabilities caused by auto accidents. I have seen how difficult it has been for them to move forward with … [Read more...]
Stephen Glass: A Study in Apologies, Redemption, Compassion and Second Chances
Do you believe in second chances? I was sick to my stomach after reading about the abuse Stephen Glass received from the California Supreme Court yesterday at the hearing of his Appeal to be admitted as a Lawyer in this State. What has become of our system of Justice when the highest Court in California states unequivocally that there is nothing this young man can do to redeem himself? I know Stephen Glass. He is a Georgetown University of Law School graduate and one of the brightest people I … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5