July 06, 2026
Legal and tech professionals at the D.C. Bar AI Summit examined agentic AI governance, attorney ethics, and whether AI will replace lawyers or boost productivity.
July 01, 2026
32 D.C. law firms donated $5.83 million in 2025 through the Raising the Bar in D.C. campaign, supporting civil legal services for low-income residents.
June 26, 2026
The D.C. Court of Appeals established the Community Justice Worker Committee on June 25, 2026, to oversee CJW programs under D.C. App. R. 49(c)(14).
June 23, 2026
Judge Rosemary M. Collyer, first woman chair of the Federal Mine Safety Commission and FISA Court presiding judge, died June 7, 2026, at age 80.
June 22, 2026
Diane Seltzer was installed as the D.C. Bar's 55th president at the 2026 Celebration of Leadership, where the Thurgood Marshall and pro bono awards were presented.
June 22, 2026
The D.C. Bar earned a 2026 Washington, D.C., Top Workplace honor for the second consecutive year, based on confidential employee survey results via Energage.
June 18, 2026
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center raised $1,029,000 at its Presidents Reception, honoring 18,000 hours of free legal aid and welcoming incoming Bar president Diane Seltzer.
June 16, 2026
D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani and bar leaders from G7 nations urge heads of state to make rule of law a concrete political priority at the Évian-les-Bains summit.
June 16, 2026
Qualified individuals may apply for a Superior Court of DC vacancy following the passing of Judge Lynn Leibovitz. Deadline: noon on July 7.
