Sameer Rao

Maryland Legal Aid recently partnered with the library system of Baltimore County to launch the Mobile Library Law Center, a first-of-its-kind traveling van where staff of both agencies offer legal resources and consultation to the area’s most underserved residents.

Last year, as worldwide unrest over George Floyd’s murder fueled demands for equity and accountability in multiple professions, Connecticut-based law firm Wiggin and Dana LLP publicly committed to provide $10 million in free legal services in 10 years for businesses owned by people from historically…

Hogan Lovells partner E. Desmond “Des” Hogan recently led a team that helped two North Carolina men, who suffered trauma after their 1983 wrongful conviction, win historic restitution. Here, he and his colleague discuss the long legal road that led to the $75 million award.

People working to end anti-Black racism in the United States’ criminal justice system recognize that the struggle does not end with addressing officers’ use of force. For Jamila “Jami” Hodge, it also requires tackling prosecutorial biases in tandem with both the government and the Black and brown co…

David Alan Sklansky’s career as a labor attorney, federal prosecutor and, now, law school professor showed him that violence is inconsistently defined and applied by U.S. courts and law enforcement. In his latest book, he investigates what led to flimsy definitions of violent crime, as well as the i…

Few Baltimore neighborhoods embody the balance of urban accessibility and suburban tranquility better than Better Waverly, nestled along Greenmount Avenue and 33rd Street in North Baltimore.

Learn more about this historic neighborhood, whose past as a hub of Black cultural and intellectual activity is driving its future growth.

Latham & Watkins LLP is offering its U.S. associates year-end bonuses of up to $160,000, the firm confirmed Tuesday, joining a growing list of BigLaw firms that are handing out special bonuses for top-billing associates.

The new exhibit, named after late U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ famous quote, features protest signs, photography and other works capturing recent protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd and other African Americans.

Halloween may look totally different this year, but the novel coronavirus pandemic isn’t a reason to do away with the frights, delights and other late-October/early November fun to be had.

Baltimore County authorities are searching for a man who escaped from Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson Saturday night.

The playlist will feature at least 50 artists who are either from Baltimore or otherwise have connections to the city’s robust and diverse music scene.

Here are the brightest women in the Baltimore area for 2020, in fields ranging from business to advocacy.

The Charles Street Promenade was an effort by the Downtown Partnerships of Baltimore and other organizations to invigorate local businesses and let pedestrians stroll along one of Baltimore’s most famous commercial and residential corridors.

The series brings breweries across the state together for a series of collaborative beers that will benefit the Brewers Association of Maryland, which lost significant revenue due to not being able to have their two signature public beer festivals in 2020.

Chris Tittle was beloved by fans and family for his warm presence, mentorship of other DJs and skills as a DJ.

Music featured in "Charm City Kings," the highly anticipated upcoming movie, draws heavily from Baltimore’s dirt bike riding scene.

About 200 marchers and 30 vehicles wound through Baltimore’s streets Saturday to call for justice for Breonna Taylor, a Black Louisville woman who was killed by Kentucky police officers.

As Baltimore and Maryland take tenuous steps towards reopening, here are some virtual and in-person events and experiences to indulge in.

Girl fondly recalls her personal connection with Ruth Bader Ginsburg  The Washington Post