March 12, 2026
Meet President-Elect Candidate Amy L. Bess
Learn about Amy L. Bess, candidate for D.C. Bar president-elect 2026–2027, and her platform on mentorship and leadership. Read her full profile today.
March 12, 2026
Meet President-Elect Candidate Josh Mogil
Learn about Josh Mogil's platform for D.C. Bar president-elect, from rule of law advocacy to enhanced member services. Read his full candidate profile today.
March 12, 2026
Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law Announces Vacancies
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seeking applications to fill attorney vacancies on its Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law (CUPL). The deadline to send applications is Friday, May 29, 2026.
March 12, 2026
At UN Event, D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani Underscores Need for Integrated Court Models to Support Women
In New York City on March 10, D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani addressed attendees of a corollary program during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
March 11, 2026
To Mark Women’s History Month, Montani Speaks on Progress and Responsibility
In celebration of Women’s History Month, D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani reflects on key milestones in the history of women in the law and the trailblazers who have influenced her career as a lawyer. In a video message, Montani also shares her perspective on the responsibility of bar leaders to ensure that the progress women have achieved in the legal profession is not only safeguarded but also meaningfully advanced.
March 11, 2026
Mock Trials, Real Lessons: Youth Law Fair Inspires Future Legal Minds
On March 7, dozens of high school students from the Washington, D.C., area flocked to D.C. Superior Court for the 27th Melvin R. Wright Youth Law Fair, a popular annual event cosponsored by the D.C. Bar Communities.
March 09, 2026
Comment on Proposed Changes to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 and 1.16
The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking public comment on two separate proposals to amend D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 (Safekeeping Property) and 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation). Comments are due by close of business on May 8, 2026.
March 06, 2026
Superior Court Proposes Amendments to Civil and Criminal Procedure Rules
Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rules 5 and 16 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure.
March 03, 2026
UDC Law Students Win 2026 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC) students Mikayla Bower and Craig Bass Jr. prevailed over five other area law school teams to win the 2026 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition on February 27.
March 02, 2026
JNC Recommends Six Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to the president of the United States six candidates for judicial vacancies on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Craig S. Iscoe and Judge Kimberley S. Knowles.
