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Judicial & Bar Conference Focuses on Representation During Pandemic
The second day of the biennial Judicial & Bar Conference, held virtually this year on April 22–23, continued the discussion of the pandemic’s impacts on legal practice with sessions examining the positive and negative effects on client representation under such unusual circumstances.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judicial-bar-conference-focuses-on-representation-
Women Attorneys Learn About Obstacles, Considerations in Running for Political Office
On July 30 the D.C. Bar Communities hosted part two of its inaugural Legislative Women’s Collective, where attendees heard inspiring yet candid stories from the keynote speakers and received practical guidance on the ethical considerations of running for office.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/women-attorneys-learn-about-obstacles,-considerati
Superior Court to Hold Town Hall Meetings on Civil Division Operations
The D.C. Superior Court will hold three virtual town hall events in the coming week relating to its draft plan reimagining the Civil Division’s courtroom operations in a post-pandemic environment.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-on-civil
Superior Court Proposes Changes to Criminal Procedure Rule 5
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to Rule 5 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-proposes-changes-to-criminal-proced
D.C. Bar Announces 2022 Annual Award Winners
The District of Columbia Bar congratulates the winners of its 2022 Annual Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work helped ensure the advancement of the profession and enrichment of the legal community. The awardees’ contributions include the promotion of important social justice issues, the provision of volunteer services that expand access to justice, and the development of projects and initiatives that support these goals.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-announces-2022-annual-award-winners
Tax Conference Explores Plans for a More Just, Sustainable Future
The D.C. Bar Taxation Community’s 2022 Tax Legislative and Regulatory Update conference, held virtually on May 4 and 5, included many sessions that considered how tax attorneys can help their clients work toward a future that is not only profitable, but also socially responsible.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/tax-conference-explores-plans-for-a-more-just,-sus
Webinar Explores Role of IFIs in Ukraine Postwar Recovery
As war rages on in Ukraine, discussions have turned to how the international community can assist the country in its rebuilding efforts.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/webinar-explores-role-of-ifis-in-ukraine-postwar-r
A Message From D.C. Bar President-Elect Chad T. Sarchio
A Message From D.C. Bar President-Elect Chad T. Sarchio
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/a-message-from-d-c-bar-president-elect-chad-t-sarc
Practice 360°
Practice 360°
Court of Appeals Announces Public Access Site for Certain Civil Cases
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has announced that public access to certain cases is now available on the court’s website. Currently, access is limited to civil briefs and orders filed or entered after August 1, 2021. The ultimate goal is to provide more web-based access to additional case types in the future.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/court-of-appeals-announces-public-access-site-for-
Communities Program Planning Meeting Scheduling Form
Communities are invited to start their program planning for the fiscal year 2022! As a part of this planning process, Community steering committee members and all those who plan programs will have an opportunity to meet with the Communities Office Staff to discuss programming strategies, processes and content development for the upcoming year.
D.C. Superior Court’s New E-Filing System Goes Live October 31
The D.C. Superior Court is transitioning from the CaseFileXpress e-filing portal to eFileDC, which goes live October 31.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-superior-court’s-new-e-filing-system-goes-live
