May 26, 2020
On June 9, the D.C. Bar is cosponsoring a virtual forum for members of the bar and the community at large to meet the three D.C. Superior Court judges who have applied to become the court’s next chief judge, replacing Judge Robert E. Morin who is retiring this fall.
May 22, 2020
On May 21, 2020, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued an order addressing court operations through June 30 in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
May 21, 2020
Alessandra Carozza was in a multitasking zone: giving a presentation on a client call from home during the pandemic while her one-year-old son Matteo played on the floor near her. Her husband, also working at home, was elsewhere. The client had questions, and she started to answer them.
May 19, 2020
On May 18, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility issued two orders, one seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Rules, the other announcing adjustments to its operations in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
May 19, 2020
The DC Bar Foundation (DCBF) is asking banks to reconsider reducing interest rates on D.C. Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA), or, at a minimum, to delay a rate cut for as long as possible to avoid significant consequences on the District’s civil legal aid network.
May 18, 2020
The D.C. Bar and the California Lawyers Association (CLA) are participating in a new research project on attorney mental health.
May 05, 2020
The District of Columbia Bar has announced the winners of its 2020 Annual Awards honoring those who have worked tirelessly to improve the profession and the greater legal community through public service, volunteer work to improve access to justice, and development of new projects and initiatives.
April 28, 2020
The D.C. Bar has selected 24 attorneys representing diverse practice areas and workplace settings to attend its 2020 John Payton Leadership Academy.
April 02, 2020
Small law firms in need of financial assistance because of the COVID-19 crisis have several resources to rely on, but plan to be patient as there is a lot of demand for aid.
March 31, 2020
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center staff and volunteers are working remotely to maintain legal support for clients during the coronavirus crisis.
