Arlington Bar Journal Feb. 2008 Release

TERRI LYNCH RECEIVES WINSTON AWARD By John Borsari, Editor Special points of interest: • Winston Award • IT: Remote Computer Capabilities • Conversation with Dave Bell • Public Affairs Forum • IP: Domain Name Disputes • Holiday Party I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Winston Award 1 Editor’s Note 3 New Members 4 Members’ News 5 Substitute Judges 5 President’s Message 6 Executive Director 7 Dave Bell (Part. 1) 8 IP: Domain Name 13 In The Stacks 17 Holiday Party 20 Technology in Practice 22 Bar Foundation 25 Phone-A-Thon 28 JO U R N A L O F T H E AR L I N G T O N CO U N T Y B A R AS S O C I AT I O N Volume 23, Number 1 Late Fall 2007 Reaching out beyond the traditional Arlington legal community the Board of Directors of the Arlington County Bar Foundation selected Terri Lynch as the 2007 recipient of the William L. Winston award. This award is the highest given by the Foundation to members of the Arlington community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the rule of law. The Winston Award was established in 1990 and named after Judge Winston, the first recipient, who was honored for his excellence as lawyer, legislator, and judge who set a high standard by which to measure future recipients. The board of directors selects a member of the Northern Virginia community who has a long-standing record of public service, distinguished themselves by advancing the principles of enlightenment, knowledge and education in the area of the American system of jurisprudence, as well as the promotion of democratic ideals and the advancement of the rule of law. Terri is the director of the Arlington County Commission on Aging who spent her entire professional career in service to Arlington seniors. Today, when there is so much emphasis on the problems, needs and interests of an aging population, the award to Terri seems not only fitting, but timely, as well. Once again, the award was presented at the Foundation’s annual Winston luncheon held on November 19, 2007 at the Army-Navy Country Club. In presenting the award, foundation chairman, David Lasso, recognized Terri’s contribution to the Arlington community. In addition to remarks provided by David Lasso speakers included Charles Vasaly former executive director of the Legal Services of Northern Virginia; Erica Wood, the American Bar Association vice chairman of the Elder