July 07, 2023
Apply for the Superior Court’s Family Court Panels
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia seeks qualified attorneys to apply for the Family Court Panels, which were reestablished on July 3 by Administrative Order 23-12.
June 28, 2023
Diversity Roundtable: Affinity Groups Find Common Ground
The D.C. Bar Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Community’s Diversity Roundtable event on June 27 drew 11 panelists who are responsible for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts in government, corporate, and law firm environments. Speaking before nearly 50 attendees, participants spoke with candor about their personal experiences and common goals.
June 26, 2023
Celebration of Leadership Welcomes Charles Lowery as Bar President
Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson, and the chief judges of the D.C. Courts joined others in the local legal community on June 22 for the D.C. Bar’s 2023 Celebration of Leadership. Held at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, the event drew more than 300 people.
June 23, 2023
Washington, D.C.’s Own All-Judge Band Returns to the Stage
Eighteen years ago, a group of D.C. Superior Court associate and magistrate judges formed a blues band on a whim for a judicial conference talent show. And in the nearly two decades since, they’ve continued to rock out on local stages.
June 21, 2023
Local Journalists Discuss State of the Capital at Annual Communities Roundtable
The prospect of D.C. statehood, revitalization of the city’s downtown, and tension between city leaders and the U.S. Congress over recent reform bills were all hot topics of discussion on June 15 at the annual Meet the Press Roundtable.
June 20, 2023
Superior Court Amends Civil Procedure Rule 54-II and Domestic Relations Rule 54-II
On June 20 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Promulgation Order 23-03 amending Rule of Civil Procedure 54-II and Promulgation Order 23-04 amending Rule 54-II of the Rules Governing Domestic Relations Proceedings.
June 16, 2023
From Morning Routines to Mindset Shifting, Wellness Summit Offers Actionable Tips for Lawyers
Wellness leaders gathered virtually on June 14 for the third annual Wellness Summit, hosted by the D.C. Bar Communities and D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP). Attracting more than 200 attendees, the daylong event consisted of five sessions offering practical tips for lawyers, which ranged from embracing a healthier work–life balance to shifting away from negative mindsets.
June 12, 2023
Early Career Lawyers Community Launches
On June 8 the D.C. Bar Communities launched the Early Career Lawyers Community (ECLC), the newest addition to its nearly two dozen practice-specific and specialty entities that provide opportunities for members to grow their professional networks and develop their careers.
June 08, 2023
Shaun M. Snyder Wins as D.C. Bar President-Elect
Shaun M. Snyder, executive director of the National Association of State Treasurers, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2023–2024 term. He will serve in that position for one year starting July 1 before becoming president in 2024. With Snyder’s election, incumbent President-Elect Charles R. Lowery Jr., senior policy director at the National Housing Conference, will become the Bar’s 52nd president.
June 02, 2023
D.C. Access to Justice Commission Announces Record-Breaking Campaign
The D.C. Access to Justice Commission honors the 40 law firms that together donated a record $7.3 million in 2022 to enhance access to civil legal services in the District. Financial support from the private sector remains critical as D.C. residents face legal needs that were at crisis-level before the pandemic and have continued to intensify in its wake.
