July 01, 2019
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) has named Myles Lynk as senior assistant disciplinary counsel in charge of ODC’s appellate group, replacing Jennifer Lyman, who is retiring. Lynk will begin his new position in August.
May 30, 2019
Geoffrey M. Klineberg, a partner at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2019–2020 term.
May 10, 2019
The D.C. Bar has selected Michele Zavos, a partner at Delaney McKinney LLP, as this year’s recipient of its William J. Brennan Jr. Award for her commitment to pursuing equal justice and opportunity for all Americans.
May 10, 2019
The D.C. Bar will honor Anne M. Brennan, former acting general counsel of the Navy, with the 2019 Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service.
May 10, 2019
The District of Columbia Bar has announced the winners of its 2019 Annual Awards, who will be honored at its Celebration of Leadership on June 11 at Grand Hyatt Washington. In addition to the Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service and the William J. Brennan Jr. Award, the Bar will be presenting the following awards:
July 18, 2018
In response to a proposal from the D.C. Bar, the court is considering whether to amend D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2 relating to limited-scope representation.
July 18, 2018
In response to a proposal from the D.C. Bar, the court is considering whether to amend D.C. App. R. 46 relating to admission of graduates of non-accredited law schools.
June 06, 2018
In response to proposals from the Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law and the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission, the D.C. Court of Appeals is considering whether to amend D.C. App. R. 49 (c)(9).
June 06, 2018
In response to a proposal from the Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, the D.C. Court of Appeals is considering whether to amend D.C. App. R. 49 ( c )(8).
May 31, 2018
Susan M. Hoffman, a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2018–2019 term.
