Set Another Place at the Table In Harry Jaffe’s treatise, we’re told that Eric Holder gave Robert’s close friend Jason Torchinsky “…the sense that Robert Wone was considered part of the Covington family…” and that the law firm would represent the Wone…
Tag: Memorial Trust
Fellowship
The Work Goes On, The Cause Endures… Robert’s lifetime of volunteerism and good deeds continue through a number of organizations that honor his memory in annual conferences, fellowships and awards. Earlier this week, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational…
Hathos
WMRW Asks WWRD? On the seventh day, they kept posting. Holidays have been marked here before, and maybe this day in particular is worth a rare Sunday post, since much of what we’ve learned about Robert’s life and contributions were deeply rooted in…
Peace On Earth
Goodwill Towards Men There may be no better time than the holiday season to once again ask readers to consider making a (hefty) contribution to the Robert Wone Memorial Trust. Robert’s family established the Trust, in which funds are distributed…
Peace On Earth
Goodwill Towards Men There may be no better time than the holiday season to once again ask readers to consider making a (hefty) contribution to the Robert Wone Memorial Trust. Robert’s family established the Trust, in which funds are distributed…
NextGen
Big Shoes to Fill This Saturday, the American University’s Washington College Of Law will host the Robert E. Wone Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference. This annual affair offers minority law students insight and information about judicial clerkships and internships from judges…
Legacy
Born From Tragedy Three years ago yesterday, Robert Wone was laid to rest, but his good works live on through a number of service awards, fellowships and trusts. The Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Educational Fund (AEF) recently announced their…
Falls Church
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hundreds packed Columbia Baptist Church on August 8, 2006 to say goodbye to a colleague, friend, brother, son and husband. For those who did not know Robert, those many tributes delivered that sad day help us…
In Their Own Voices
You Can Do It Kid… The outpouring at Robert’s memorial service was a testament to his rich but all too short life. For those of us not fortunate to have known him, we draw from what was said by his closest friends…
In Their Own Words
The Lamplighter Continuing the celebration and recognition of Robert’s birthday and the person he was, we’ve compiled excerpts from the remembrances of family and friends expressed at his memorial service. For those who desire to read more, the full text of…