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1- ENROLLED ORIGINAL
1+MURIEL BOWSER
2+MAYOR
3+Ju
4+ne 28, 2024
5+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6+Chairman
7+Council of the D istrict of Columbia
8+John A. Wilson
9+Building
10+1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11+Washington, DC 20004
12+Dear Ch
13+airman M endelson:
14+In accordance
15+with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
16+142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant
17+to section 215 of the District of Columbia Health
18+Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3–
19+1202.15), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
20+Ms. Hope R .
21+ Carlisle
22+Columbia Road, NW
23+Washington, DC 20009
24+(
25+Ward 1)
26+f
27+or appointment as a massage therapist licensed in the Distr ict member of the Board of Massage
28+Therapy, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Darlene Jackson, for the remainder of an unexpired
29+term to end October 29, 2025.
30+Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
31+nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
32+I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
33+do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
34+Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
35+Sincerely,
36+Muriel B owser
37+Mayor 1
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47+~ Phil Mendelson
48+at the request
49+of the Mayor
50+A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
51+10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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56+15 To confirm the appointment of Hope R. Carlisle to the Board of Massage Therapy.
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58+17
59+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
60+18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Massage Therapy Hope R. Carlisle Confirmation
61+19 Resolution of 2024".
62+20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
63+21
64+22 Ms. Hope R. Carlisle
65+23 Columbia Road, NW
66+24 Washington,
67+DC 20009
68+25 (Ward 1)
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71+as a massage therapist licensed in the District member of the Board of Massage Therapy,
72+28 established by section 215 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
73+29 effective March
74+25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D. C. Official Code§ 3-1202.15 ), filling a vacant seat
75+30 formerly held by Darlene Jackson, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 29,
76+31 2025.
77+32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
78+33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
79+34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. HOPE REMI CARLISLE
80+1844 Columbia Rd. N.W. #202 / 917.664.7469 / h operemi2221@gmail.com
81+EXPERIENCE
82+MASSAGE ENVY, Washington, DC
83+Licensed Massage Therapist, January 2019 - Present
84+Provide massage services including but not limited to Swedish massage, prenatal massage, deep
85+tissue, acupressure, sports massage, assisted stretch and mobility exercises
86+MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP, Washington, DC
87+Trademark Paralegal, March 2017 - June 2017
88+Assist attorneys with trademark prosecution portfolios, including but not limited to coordinating
89+with foreign associates and clients as needed for prosecution, oppositions and cancellation
90+proceedings; providing docketing instructions, performing status checks, drafting reporting
91+letters and other correspondence as needed, domestic USPTO and state filings, international and
92+WIPO applications, Statements of Use, Declarations of Use, Renewal Applications,
93+coordinating, preparing and filing Responses to Office Actions, domain renewals and copyright
94+filings, assignments, document legalization, trademark searches and due diligence
95+VENABLE LLP, Washington, DC
96+Trademark Paralegal, February 2007 - March 2017
97+Assist the Trademark Department Chair and trademark attorneys with all aspects of domestic and
98+international trademark prosecution matters, including but not limited to coordinating filings
99+with the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates and clients as needed for prosecution, oppositions,
100+cancellation proceedings, and maintenance of intellectual property; coordinating with docketing,
101+performing status checks, drafting reporting letters and other correspondence as needed, USPTO
102+new application filings, preparing Statements of Use, post registration filings such as
103+Declarations of Use, Renewal Applications, coordinating, preparing and filing of Responses to
104+Office Actions, domain renewals and copyright filings, and maintaining of client erooms,
105+assignments, document legalization, trademark searches and due diligence
106+GIBBONS, DEL DEO, DOLAN, GRIFFINGER & VECCHIONE, P.C. , New York, NY
107+Sole IP Legal Assistant, August 2005 – September 2006
108+Assisted Trademark and Patent Attorneys as needed, including but not limited to the preparation
109+and filing of patent maintenance applications, trademark maintenance and prosecution filings for
110+domestic USPTO, international and WIPO cases
111+SEGUE STAFFING, New York, NY
112+Fulbright & Jaworski, IP Docketing Assistant, June 2005 - August 2005 (Temporary position)
113+Reviewed correspondence and updated docketing system accordingly, docket maintenance,
114+preparation of specialized docket reports, and IP projects as needed
115+ARENT FOX PLLC, Washington, DC
116+Trademark Legal Assistant, June 2003 - May 2005
117+Assisted attorneys with all aspects of domestic and international trademark prosecution matters
118+on two portfolios including but not limited to coordinating with foreign associates and clients for
119+prosecution, oppositions and cancellation proceedings, maintaining files, instructing docketing,
120+performing status checks, preparing reporting letters, preparing Statements of Use, Declarations
121+of Use, Renewal Applications and Responses to Office Actions HOPE REMI CARLISLE
122+1844 Columbia Rd. N.W. #202 / 917.664.7469 / hoperemi2221@gmail.com
123+Continued
124+GRAHAM STAFFING SERVICES , Washington, DC, Huber Lawrence & Abell, Legal
125+Secretary, April 2003 - June 2003 (Temporary position)
126+Prepared FERC filings; gas tables; maintained partner calendar; document management and
127+billing
128+THE AFFILIATES, Washington, DC, Fish & Richardson P.C., Legal Assistant/ Secretary,
129+March 2003 - April 2003 (Temporary position)
130+Data entry; document management; patent formalities in the U.S. and abroad; docket
131+maintenance
132+OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL , Washington, DC, Legal Assistant Internship, July
133+2002
134+Legal research and drafting of briefs for Assistant Counsel
135+PROTAS, SPIVOK, RUBENSTEIN & COLLINS , Bethesda, MD, File Clerk, January 2002 -
136+May 2002
137+Document management; file maintenance and retrieval for attorneys and legal staff
138+SKILLS
139+CPI, IPMaster, CPA Global Inprotech, iManage, Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Carpe Diem,
140+Aderant Expert Time and Saegis
141+EDUCATION
142+American Massage and Bodywork Institute, Certificate of License Massage Therapy 2018
143+Georgetown University, Legal Assistant Certificate 2002
144+University of District of Columbia, Bachelor of Science Biology 1997
145+Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
146+John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
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6-A RESOLUTION
151+Hope R. Carlisle
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8-25-657
153+Ms. Hope Carlisle, LMT, brings a wealth of expertise in both the legal and
154+wellness fields, making a significant impact through her dedication and
155+professionalism. As a Licensed Massage Therapist at Massage Envy in
156+Washington, DC since January 2019, Ms. Carlisle specializes in a diverse
157+range of massage techniques, including Swedish massage, prenatal
158+massage, deep tissue therapy, acupressure, sports massage, and assisted
159+stretch and mobility exercises. Her holistic approach ensures each client
160+receives personalized care aimed at promoting relaxation, healing, and
161+overall well-being.
162+Before pursuing her passion for massage therapy, Ms. Carlisle built a solid foundation in the legal
163+field, holding key roles at esteemed law firms such as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Venable
164+LLP in Washington, DC, as well as Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione, P.C. in
165+New York, NY. Her responsibilities included assisting attorneys with trademark prosecution
166+portfolios, coordinating filings, conducting trademark searches, and maintaining client records
167+with meticulous attention to detail.
168+Driven by a dedication to community involvement, Ms. Carlisle actively contributes to the
169+betterment of society. Her notable achievements include being awarded a certificate of recognition
170+from the Metropolitan Police Department in 1999 for her leadership in establishing a Partnerships
171+for Problem Solving program in Ward 6.
172+A Ward 1 resident, Ms. Carlisle earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of
173+the District of Columbia, a Legal Assistant Certificate from Georgetown University, and a
174+Diploma of Massage Therapy from the American Massage and Bodywork Institute.
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10-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
176+ GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
177+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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12-October 1, 2024
179+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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14-To confirm the appointment of Ms. Hope R. Carlisle to the Board of Massage Therapy.
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16- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17-resolution may be cited as the “Board of M assage Therapy Hope R. Carlisle Confirmation
18-Resolution of 2024”.
182+______________________________________________________________________________
183+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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20- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
185+To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
186+From: Betsy Cavendish
187+Date: May 7, 2024
188+Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Donna M. Pavone and Hope
189+R. Carlisle as members of the Board of Massage Therapy
190+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
191+found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
192+hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
193+724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
21194
22-Ms. Hope R. Carlisle
23-Columbia Road, NW
24-Washington, DC 20009
25-(Ward 1 )
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27-as a massage t herapist licensed in the District member of the Board of Massage Therap y,
28-established by section 215 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
29-effective March 14, 1995 (D.C. Law 10- 205; D.C. Official Code § 3- 1202.15) , for a term to end
30-October 29, 2025.
196+______________________________
197+Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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32- Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
33-nominee and to the Mayor.
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35- Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.