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Bar Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendments to D.C. Rule 1.15
The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend D.C. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(e) and related commentary. Comments are due by close of business on January 31, 2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/bar-seeks-comment-on-proposed-amendments-to-d-c-ru
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Landlord and Tenant Branch Rules
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules 3, 3-I, 3-II, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 13-I, 14-I, 14-II, and 16 of the Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Landlord and Tenant Branch.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comment-on-amendments-to-land
All Eyes on SCOTUS as It Prepares to Tackle Hot-Button Issues in New Term
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to start its new term Monday, legal experts are paying close attention to the big cases before the justices while reviewing the Court’s most consequential decisions in 2022–2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/all-eyes-on-scotus-as-it-prepares-to-tackle-hot-bu
Judge Adrienne Noti Takes Oath as Newest D.C. Superior Court Judge
On March 25, Judge Adrienne Jennings Noti was sworn in as associate judge of D.C. Superior Court, which she previously served as magistrate judge for almost 10 years.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judge-adrienne-noti-takes-oath-as-newest-d-c-super
At Celebration of Leadership, D.C. Bar Welcomes Shaun M. Snyder as 53rd President
Shaun M. Snyder, CEO of the National Association of State Treasurers, was sworn in as 53rd president of the D.C. Bar on June 20 at the Celebration of Leadership, the Bar’s annual dinner and awards presentation at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/at-celebration-of-leadership,-d-c-bar-welcomes-sha
Superior Court Welcomes Two New Magistrate Judges
Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring swore in two new magistrate judges, Meti Abebe and David Richter, on August 12 inside her chambers at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-welcomes-two-new-magistrate-judges
Judge Milton Lee Begins Term as New D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge
On October 1, Judge Milton C. Lee Jr. was installed as chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an initial four-year term.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judge-milton-lee-begins-term-as-new-d-c-superior-c
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, technology company YOUTOPIAN, and D.C. Courts launch Virtual D.C. Courts I
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, in partnership with the D.C. Courts launched the Virtual D.C. Courts Interactive Website (link to site), created by innovative technology company, YOUTOPIAN. The site launched for public use on October 29.
https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/news/d-c-bar-pro-bono-center,-technology-company-youtop
Comment on Proposed Amendments and Additions to Tax Rules
D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules 1 and 3–14 of the Superior Court Rules of Procedure of the Tax Division, as well as proposed new Tax Rules 4-I, 6-I, and 13-I.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/comment-on-proposed-amendments-and-additions-to-ta
Climate Change Panel Looks at Leadership Roles of Women in Law
Women have been disproportionately impacted by global warming, but at the same time they have been leading efforts to address climate change, a key point underscored during the November 14 panel discussion Climate Change: Women Leading Innovation presented by the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/climate-change-panel-looks-at-leadership-roles-of-
Request for Public Comment to Amend D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 46 — Admission to the Bar
Request for Public Comment to Amend D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 46 — Admission to the Bar
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/request-for-public-comment-to-amend-d-c-court-of-a
Member Spotlight: Community Development Advocate Lu Johnson
The widespread attention to racial injustice in 2020 has Lucrecia (Lu) Johnson reflecting on her early life in Georgia. She experienced her share of racial tension growing up in a small, rural town near Macon, where segregated proms and homecomings were the norm and voter suppression tactics were blatant toward black and brown people.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/member-spotlight-community-development-advocate-lu
