Martin Luther King Archives

18 Jan

Courts in Virginia should not close for Lee and Jackson – We are open

Courts in Virginia always close on [Robert E.] Lee/ [Stonewall] Jackson day, which since 2000 has fallen on the Friday before Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. This holiday started in 1890 as Lee day, followed by Lee-Jackson day in 1904. The holiday later became Lee-Jackson-King...

2019 / Jon's news & views

0 Comments

16 Jan

Today and all days, we shall overcome

The darkness of the upcoming Trump presidency is offset by the light of the lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr. Our law firm this and every year celebrates his birthday by being closed. Today, my son and I will join the annual peace walk on...

2017 / Jon's news & views

0 Comments

04 Dec

Persuading by finding what speaks to the other person

Not only must we persuade by finding what speaks to and engages our audience, but in the process, we must be ready to leave the script, and to have the courage, readiness, ability, and trust and focus in the moment to do so. We need...