January 07, 2026
The D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking comment on proposed amendments to D.C. App. R. 46 reflecting the court’s plan to shift to the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) beginning February 2028.
January 05, 2026
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Kimberley S. Knowles, who is seeking recommendation for an initial appointment as a senior judge of the court.
December 15, 2025
As a premier gathering of tax law experts, the D.C. Bar Taxation Community’s annual Tax Conference brings together a distinguished roster of speakers, including senior government figures from the IRS and the Department of the Treasury, scholars from the nation’s leading law schools, and attorneys from the top law firms.
December 10, 2025
The D.C. Bar Communities kicked off another exciting year of the Karen Hastie Williams Leadership Fellowship, a program that honors the legacy of trailblazing attorney Karen Hastie Williams by fostering leadership, service, and excellence among law students.
December 10, 2025
On January 7–8, 2026, hundreds of attorneys are expected to turn out for the D.C. Bar Communities’ 10th annual Tax Conference, one of the most anticipated tax law programs in the country with its comprehensive coverage of the quickly shifting U.S. and global tax landscapes.
November 20, 2025
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of 16 candidates for pending vacancies on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Craig S. Iscoe and Judge Kimberley S. Knowles.
November 12, 2025
Findings from the annual evaluations provide valuable insight into judicial performance, highlight best practices, and support the Bar’s commitment to strengthening the administration of justice.
November 07, 2025
On November 6 the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT) announced the appointment of two new commission members, Judge Loren L. AliKhan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and neuroscientist Dr. Maria Donoghue Velleca.
November 06, 2025
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) invites qualified individuals to apply for vacancies on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals resulting from the retirement of Judge Kathryn A. Oberly in 2013 and the resignation of Judge Lauren L. AliKhan in 2023.
November 05, 2025
More than 80 attorneys turned out on October 24 for the D.C. Bar CLE Program’s Appellate Advocacy 2025 to hear from judges and expert practitioners on how best to prepare for litigation.
