MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Ju
ne 28, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the D istrict of Columbia
John A. Wilson
Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Ch
airman M endelson:
In accordance
with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant
to section 215 of the District of Columbia Health
Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3–
1202.15), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Hope R .
Carlisle
Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(
Ward 1)
f
or appointment as a massage therapist licensed in the Distr ict member of the Board of Massage
Therapy, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Darlene Jackson, for the remainder of an unexpired
term to end October 29, 2025.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor 1
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~ Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Hope R. Carlisle to the Board of Massage Therapy.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Massage Therapy Hope R. Carlisle Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Ms. Hope R. Carlisle
23 Columbia Road, NW
24 Washington,
DC 20009
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as a massage therapist licensed in the District member of the Board of Massage Therapy,
28 established by section 215 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
29 effective March
25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D. C. Official Code§ 3-1202.15 ), filling a vacant seat
30 formerly held by Darlene Jackson, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 29,
31 2025.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. HOPE REMI CARLISLE
1844 Columbia Rd. N.W. #202 / 917.664.7469 / h operemi2221@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
MASSAGE ENVY, Washington, DC
Licensed Massage Therapist, January 2019 - Present
Provide massage services including but not limited to Swedish massage, prenatal massage, deep
tissue, acupressure, sports massage, assisted stretch and mobility exercises
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP, Washington, DC
Trademark Paralegal, March 2017 - June 2017
Assist attorneys with trademark prosecution portfolios, including but not limited to coordinating
with foreign associates and clients as needed for prosecution, oppositions and cancellation
proceedings; providing docketing instructions, performing status checks, drafting reporting
letters and other correspondence as needed, domestic USPTO and state filings, international and
WIPO applications, Statements of Use, Declarations of Use, Renewal Applications,
coordinating, preparing and filing Responses to Office Actions, domain renewals and copyright
filings, assignments, document legalization, trademark searches and due diligence
VENABLE LLP, Washington, DC
Trademark Paralegal, February 2007 - March 2017
Assist the Trademark Department Chair and trademark attorneys with all aspects of domestic and
international trademark prosecution matters, including but not limited to coordinating filings
with the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates and clients as needed for prosecution, oppositions,
cancellation proceedings, and maintenance of intellectual property; coordinating with docketing,
performing status checks, drafting reporting letters and other correspondence as needed, USPTO
new application filings, preparing Statements of Use, post registration filings such as
Declarations of Use, Renewal Applications, coordinating, preparing and filing of Responses to
Office Actions, domain renewals and copyright filings, and maintaining of client erooms,
assignments, document legalization, trademark searches and due diligence
GIBBONS, DEL DEO, DOLAN, GRIFFINGER & VECCHIONE, P.C. , New York, NY
Sole IP Legal Assistant, August 2005 – September 2006
Assisted Trademark and Patent Attorneys as needed, including but not limited to the preparation
and filing of patent maintenance applications, trademark maintenance and prosecution filings for
domestic USPTO, international and WIPO cases
SEGUE STAFFING, New York, NY
Fulbright & Jaworski, IP Docketing Assistant, June 2005 - August 2005 (Temporary position)
Reviewed correspondence and updated docketing system accordingly, docket maintenance,
preparation of specialized docket reports, and IP projects as needed
ARENT FOX PLLC, Washington, DC
Trademark Legal Assistant, June 2003 - May 2005
Assisted attorneys with all aspects of domestic and international trademark prosecution matters
on two portfolios including but not limited to coordinating with foreign associates and clients for
prosecution, oppositions and cancellation proceedings, maintaining files, instructing docketing,
performing status checks, preparing reporting letters, preparing Statements of Use, Declarations
of Use, Renewal Applications and Responses to Office Actions HOPE REMI CARLISLE
1844 Columbia Rd. N.W. #202 / 917.664.7469 / hoperemi2221@gmail.com
Continued
GRAHAM STAFFING SERVICES , Washington, DC, Huber Lawrence & Abell, Legal
Secretary, April 2003 - June 2003 (Temporary position)
Prepared FERC filings; gas tables; maintained partner calendar; document management and
billing
THE AFFILIATES, Washington, DC, Fish & Richardson P.C., Legal Assistant/ Secretary,
March 2003 - April 2003 (Temporary position)
Data entry; document management; patent formalities in the U.S. and abroad; docket
maintenance
OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL , Washington, DC, Legal Assistant Internship, July
2002
Legal research and drafting of briefs for Assistant Counsel
PROTAS, SPIVOK, RUBENSTEIN & COLLINS , Bethesda, MD, File Clerk, January 2002 -
May 2002
Document management; file maintenance and retrieval for attorneys and legal staff
SKILLS
CPI, IPMaster, CPA Global Inprotech, iManage, Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Carpe Diem,
Aderant Expert Time and Saegis
EDUCATION
American Massage and Bodywork Institute, Certificate of License Massage Therapy 2018
Georgetown University, Legal Assistant Certificate 2002
University of District of Columbia, Bachelor of Science Biology 1997
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Hope R. Carlisle
Ms. Hope Carlisle, LMT, brings a wealth of expertise in both the legal and
wellness fields, making a significant impact through her dedication and
professionalism. As a Licensed Massage Therapist at Massage Envy in
Washington, DC since January 2019, Ms. Carlisle specializes in a diverse
range of massage techniques, including Swedish massage, prenatal
massage, deep tissue therapy, acupressure, sports massage, and assisted
stretch and mobility exercises. Her holistic approach ensures each client
receives personalized care aimed at promoting relaxation, healing, and
overall well-being.
Before pursuing her passion for massage therapy, Ms. Carlisle built a solid foundation in the legal
field, holding key roles at esteemed law firms such as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Venable
LLP in Washington, DC, as well as Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione, P.C. in
New York, NY. Her responsibilities included assisting attorneys with trademark prosecution
portfolios, coordinating filings, conducting trademark searches, and maintaining client records
with meticulous attention to detail.
Driven by a dedication to community involvement, Ms. Carlisle actively contributes to the
betterment of society. Her notable achievements include being awarded a certificate of recognition
from the Metropolitan Police Department in 1999 for her leadership in establishing a Partnerships
for Problem Solving program in Ward 6.
A Ward 1 resident, Ms. Carlisle earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of
the District of Columbia, a Legal Assistant Certificate from Georgetown University, and a
Diploma of Massage Therapy from the American Massage and Bodywork Institute.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: May 7, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Donna M. Pavone and Hope
R. Carlisle as members of the Board of Massage Therapy
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish