Attorneys working in any field must be able to write with clarity and persuasiveness to maximize impact. Whether it’s briefing an Under Secretary, drafting a memo, or something as simple as writing an email, functional writing is vital to effectively communicating a message. Based on feedback from across OGC, attorneys were interested in improving their legal writing and gathered for a workshop...

It’s CFC Campaign season! CFC enables Federal employees and retirees to come together to raise money and volunteer for our favorite charities. Thanks to the generosity of the federal workforce, CFC has raised $8.7 billion since its inception to support people and communities in need across the country and around the world! OGC employees love to get into the CFC spirit, and this year several took...

OGC is delighted to welcome its 2024 Attorney Honors Program participants to the Department of Commerce! This talented group represents a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Here’s a glimpse into their unique stories and interests: Justin Merhar (University of Denver) – Justin is from Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He completed his undergraduate work at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, and...

Today, the OGC summer legal internship program wrapped up with a special opportunity to meet General Counsel Leslie Kiernan . The interns had the chance to ask the General Counsel about career advice and her thoughts on effectively managing in government. This summer, the intern program included lunch meetings with Deputy General Counsel John Guenther , and Chief Counsels to the Commercial Law...

From time to time, OGC spotlights members of our outstanding team. Charmonique Price joined Commerce 8 ½ years ago and is a valued Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Administration. Where do you call home? Waldorf, Maryland What posi tion did you hold before coming to Commerce? Legal Assistant with the United States Attorney's Office Sex Offense Domestic...

As told to and adapted for the OGC blog by Cathy Andrade , Chief of Staff to the Deputy General Counsel for Administration Monday 7:42AM: Log on for virtual New Employee Orientation. Spill coffee on shirt. Turn camera off. Get new shirt. 7:45AM: Turn camera back on. Shush my barking dog, who wants to go outside. 8:00AM: Human Resources virtually swears us in as new employees. 8:05AM: Begin...

Whether your interest is in the effects of shipping routes on marine ecosystems, advancements in fire-fighting technology, or ensuring fair trade laws, the Office of the General Counsel provides opportunities for your passions to impact policies. Taking Commerce from a sleepy backwater to economic efficiency In 1921 the Commerce Department was a small, sleepy agency without political influence...

OGC was proud to field a strong team for the 2024 Volo Kickball league. The Kommerce Kickers made a terrific showing this year, going all the way to the playoffs before being taken out by a regular season loss to FDA’s Rompin’ Regulators and a playoff loss to the Black Bandits. There are no hard feelings, of course (well…). Learn more about Commerce and OGC Social sports leagues on the mall have...