May 26, 2026
D.C. Bar Communities Announce 2026 Lawyer of the Year Awardees
The D.C. Bar Communities name 12 members as 2026 Lawyers of the Year, honoring leaders across practice areas from tax law to health law and government contracts.
May 21, 2026
In Virtual Forum, President-Elect Candidates Pitch Platforms to Lead the Bar
D.C. Bar members heard from president-elect candidates Joshua L. Mogil and Amy L. Bess at a May 20 virtual forum covering pro bono service, access to justice, and budget cuts.
May 20, 2026
D.C. Bar Seeks Candidates for Committee Vacancies
D.C. Bar members and nonlawyers interested in serving on standing committees — including ILPC, Pro Bono, and CLE — may apply by June 26 by submitting a résumé and cover letter.
May 19, 2026
D.C. Court of Appeals Debuts Virtual Tour
The D.C. Court of Appeals debuted a 360-degree virtual courthouse tour offering the public, lawyers, and educators an interactive look at appellate history and procedure.
May 14, 2026
Comment on Proposed Amendments Regarding Fee Sharing and Nonlawyer Ownership in Law Firms
D.C. Bar lawyers and law firms can comment by August 12, 2026 on proposed amendments to Rules 5.3, 5.4, and 5.7 governing nonlawyer ownership and fee sharing.
May 13, 2026
Employment Law Conference Draws 150 Attendees for Expert Insight Into the Current Legal Landscape
D.C. Bar CLE Employment Law Conference featured Tom Perez and expert panels on federal workforce reductions, DEI litigation, and civil service protections.
May 13, 2026
Court of Appeals Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rule 31
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced on May 12 that it is considering amending D.C. App. R. 31(a)(1) to clarify the timing of reply brief filing.
May 11, 2026
D.C. Bar Virtual Well-Being Summit Focuses on Building Capacity During Challenging Times
Counteracting the impact of stress hormones, news cycles, and setbacks was the focal point of the D.C. Bar’s annual Well-Being Summit on May 7, cosponsored by the D.C. Bar Communities Office and D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP).
May 07, 2026
President-Elect Candidates Lay Out Vision for the Bar
The D.C. Bar hosted a member reception on April 28, providing Bar members and others in the D.C. legal community a chance to meet, connect, and hear from the two president-elect candidates running in this year’s elections.
April 28, 2026
Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Sets New Record With 6,000+ Attorneys
6,052 D.C. attorneys contributed 474,350 pro bono hours in 2025, setting a new record for the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and expanding access to justice.
