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November 19, 2024

JNC Announces Superior Court Vacancy

The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia resulting from the retirement of Judge Alfred S. Irving Jr., effective January 24, 2025.

D.C. Superior Court

November 14, 2024

JNC Recommends Three Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy

The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to President Biden three candidates for a judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Anita Josey-Herring. The president has 60 days to select a nominee to fill this vacancy.

SB Judicial Evaluations Open

November 12, 2024

2024 Judicial Evaluation Survey Now Open

The D.C. Bar Judicial Evaluation Committee invites Bar members who have appeared before certain selected judges on the D.C. Court of Appeals and D.C. Superior Court to provide feedback to help improve judges’ performance and further the courts’ commitment to the administration of justice.

D.C. Superior Court

October 29, 2024

Judicial Nomination Commission Announces Superior Court Vacancy

The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia that will be created upon the retirement of Judge Anthony C. Epstein, effective January 11, 2025. The deadline to apply for the vacancy is noon on January 7.

Blair Decker, Tiana Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Russell, Michael Park, Danielle Moise, Sylvia Soltis

October 23, 2024

DC Pro Bono Week Kicks Off With Call to Action for Lawyers, Law Firms

By Jeff Leon

On October 16, the Washington Council of Lawyers opened DC Pro Bono Week 2024 with the panel discussion “Pro Bono Goes Local,” featuring D.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Carmen McLean, and pro bono-focused counsel from four law firms.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

October 22, 2024

Court of Appeals Solicits Comment on Proposed Amendments to D.C. Rules

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced on October 17 that it is considering the adoption of amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants).

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