February 02, 2022
Apply for the 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
The District of Columbia Courts is seeking to recognize attorneys who devoted 50 hours or more to pro bono service in 2021 through its annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
January 31, 2022
D.C. Bar Community Pays Tribute to Edgar S. Cahn, Visionary Behind Federal Civil Legal Aid Program
The D.C. Bar joins the legal community in mourning the loss of Edgar S. Cahn, a lifelong advocate for access to justice who was instrumental in the founding of what is now the largest federally funded civil legal aid program for low-income Americans.
January 27, 2022
Bar Seeks Nominees for 2022 Annual Awards
The D.C. Bar is seeking nominations for its annual awards recognizing some of its most outstanding members as well as exceptional projects in 2021.
January 24, 2022
D.C. Bar Announces Leadership Academy Class of 2022
The D.C. Bar has announced the 24 attorneys selected to attend its 2022 John Payton Leadership Academy.
January 24, 2022
Bar Seeks Candidates for Committee and Board Vacancies
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment this spring to the Attorney/Client Arbitration Board, Clients’ Security Fund, Legal Ethics Committee, Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee, the Board on Professional Responsibility of the D.C. Court of Appeals, and the board of directors of the DC Bar Foundation.
January 10, 2022
Superior Court Proposes Changes to Rules for Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee recently reviewed proposed amendments to the court’s Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch 3, 4, 18, and 19. In general the changes highlight new requirements included in emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation amending D.C. Code § 28-3814 (Debt collection).
January 10, 2022
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure 8, 40-III, 55, and 56. The changes highlight new requirements included in emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation amending D.C. Code § 28-3814 (Debt collection).
January 03, 2022
Superior Court Amends Rules Emergency Order
Due to the continuing spike in coronavirus cases, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia has modified its November 21, 2021, order regarding the rules emergency.
December 23, 2021
CLE Institute Offers Primer on Nonprofit Law
Held on December 21, the D.C. Bar’s CLE Institute on Nonprofit Law drew more than 100 attendees for a series of sessions covering a wide range of issues regarding the formation and operation of nonprofit entities.
December 22, 2021
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Programs Closed December 24 – January 2
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center will be closed from December 24, 2021 – January 2, 2022. As such, the Landlord Tenant Legal Assistance Network (LTLAN), Family Law Assistance Network (FLAN), Consumer Law Resource Center, and Advocacy & Justice Clinic will all be closed for intake during this time.
