Announcing the re-tooled TEC Law Tuesdays, a monthly firm speakers forum capturing topics falling under the firm’s practice areas of technology, entertainment/media, and civil rights. For more information, contact 202-466-3830.

One of TEC Law’s flagship clients, the Black Entertainment and Telecommunications Association (BETA) continues its effective, far-reaching media advocacy platform with 2004 BETA Annual Summit, taking place during the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative week September 8-12, 2004. Among the Conference’s signature events- a Capitol Hill Lobbying Day, and workshops on the wide-ranging issues and current events vital to the communications and entertainment industries. Contact 202-466-0973 for more information.

MDLEF hosts Annual Muslim Civil Rights Law Conference

Another TEC Law client, The Muslim Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., recently held its 2nd Annual conference, Walking the Straight Path, on Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20, 2004, at Howard University's School of Law in Washington, DC. Kick-Off events included a Jum'aah and Reception on Capitol Hill. Conference topic highlights included Islamic Law v. U.S. Law: A Guide for Muslim Lawyers & Students; Religious Discrimination at Work and in School; Muslims Jailed in Guantanamo Bay; and the Paintball 11 Case.