Washington, D.C, District of Columbia Mar 14, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) and its Young Lawyers Section announced today that Volare (formerly NVRDC) as its 2025 Constance L. Belfiore Quality of Life Award Recipient. The award shines a light on legal organizations that strive to offer quality of life to their lawyers and professional staff while emphasizing a commitment to professional/personal time balance, alternative work schedules, remote work, collegiality, and diversity. Volare will receive the award on March 21, 2025, during the 2025 Potomac River Bench & Bar Peak Performance and Mental Wellness Summit, at the Washington office of K&L Gates LLP. The BADC’s Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq. and Shirley Ann Higuchi, Esq. will serve as co-chairs for this event.
Founded in 2012 as the Network of Victim Recovery of DC, Volare aims to fill a gap to expand, support, and defend crime victims’ rights. In addition to providing legal and advocacy services, Volare provides crisis hospital response to sexual assault and rape survivors, maintaining a 100% response rate in year one—advocating for survivors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This latest distinction highlights Volare's dedication to maintaining a thriving workplace culture — and a core set of values that emphasizes collaboration while empowering each individual’s unique strengths.
“Volare is a pillar in the Washington legal community. This BADC Quality of Life Award is a testament to Volare’s unyielding commitment to doing the right work the right way” said Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., President of BADC. “We also commend our past president and award namesake, Connie Belfiore, and the Selection Committee on a job very well done”.
About the Summit
Event: 2025 Potomac River Bench & Bar Peak Performance and Mental Wellness Summit
Location: K&L Gates LLP, 1601 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET)
Registration: https://bit.ly/apafsummit25 (Admission complimentary; Registration required)
About Bar Association of DC
Founded on May 23, 1871, The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (@badc1871) is the 1st bar association in the District and the 3rd oldest bar association in the United States. The BADC is a voluntary bar association. Its members participate in various volunteer committees and sections including the Young Lawyers Section (YLS), the Intellectual Property (IP) Section, the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Section, and over 20 practice area committees. Join us at www.badc.org.
Media Contact
Bar Association of the District of Columbia / Rawle Andrews Jr. Esq., President staff@badc.org http://www.badc.org
