Starting October 1, 2009, the District government goes live with a new D.C. administrative regulations Web site, featuring e-publishing, e-rulemaking, and a free online search engine.

What does this mean? If you are a resident, homeowner, or run a business in the District of Columbia, you will be able to access legal information online that will assist you to learn about District laws and regulations as they become effective.

Come hear Andrea Garvey, the administrator of the the D.C. Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (ODAI), as she walks us through the new system, tells us how ODAI worked with District agencies to review and update their regulations for this first phase, and shares with us what’s coming up in the next phase of the updating process for the regulations, Mayor’s Orders, and other government documents.

Who should attend? Anyone who uses the DCMR and DC Register on a regular basis will want to attend and keep abreast of all of the changes that have been made and those that are coming. This program is another opportunity for members of the D.C. Bar to hear about the changes in publication and access to the DCMR, Mayor's Orders, and the D.C. Code that will affect both government and private legal practitioners. It will also be a chance for you to dialogue with the Administrator about your concerns. You do not need to be a member of the D.C. Affairs Section to attend.

Date: Friday, October 2, 2009
Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Wiley Rein, 1776 K Street NW (Farragut North Metro Station)
Cost: Free (You must register to attend)—Please bring a brown bag lunch
Speaker: Andrea Garvey, esquire, administrator,
D.C. Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (ODAI)
RSVP: Sally Kram

Like many of our section’s programs which involve public officials, there is NO CHARGE. However, we do ask you to register and RSVP to Sally Kram to ensure that we have adequate space for what is sure to be a lively program.

Note: This Section–sponsored educational program is not intended to be a CLE program and thus does not qualify for CLE credit in any state (including Ohio and Pennsylvania).

If you require a physical accommodation, please contact the Sections Office at 202-626-3463 or e–mail Sections@dcbar.org.