News

March 30, 2026

Comment on Reappointment of Judges Easterly, Ruiz, Smith, and Weisberg

The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure invites comments on the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Catharine F. Easterly, who is applying for reappointment as associate judge; Court of Appeals Judge Vanessa Ruiz, who is seeking reappointment as senior judge; and D.C. Superior Court Judges Judith A. Smith and Frederick H. Weisberg, who are requesting reappointment as senior judges.

March 26, 2026

Court of Appeals Enacts Amendments to Rule Governing Bar Admissions

On March 26, 2026, the D.C. Court of Appeals announced that it will adopt proposed amendments to D.C. App. Rule 46 governing admissions to the D.C.

March 23, 2026

D.C. District Court Announces Committee Vacancy

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on its Advisory Committee on Procedures.

March 20, 2026

Apply to Serve on Judicial Evaluation Committee

The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment this spring to the Judicial Evaluation Committee.

March 16, 2026

Litigator Juanita Ferguson Appointed to CJDT

On March 11, Juanita F. Ferguson was sworn in as the newest member of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT), replacing William Lightfoot, who served for 25 years.

March 16, 2026

Comment on Fitness of 13 Applicants for Superior Court Vacancy

On March 12 the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission announced that there are 13 applicants for the pending judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the resignation of Judge Maurice A. Ross.

March 12, 2026

Meet President-Elect Candidate Amy L. Bess

By Jeremy Conrad

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

By John Murph

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

By Jeremy Conrad

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.