January 14, 2020
The D.C. Bar is participating in a new pivotal research project that seeks to provide deeper insight into mental health struggles in the legal profession, including risk factors, triggers, and what could be done to improve lawyer well-being.
January 14, 2020
On January 6, Joshua A. Deahl was sworn in as associate judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for a 15-year term.
January 06, 2020
The D.C. Bar is accepting nominations from members wishing to be candidates in its 2020 elections.
December 16, 2019
Covington & Burling LLP and the Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) have established the Tom Williamson Endowment Fund to commemorate their five decades-long trailblazing pro bono partnership and to honor a former D.C. Bar president’s pro bono legacy.
December 04, 2019
On November 26 the Board of Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Rule Promulgation Order 19-06 adding Rule 19 (Collection and Subrogation Cases) and approving a conforming amendment to Rule 4 (Service of Process) of the Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch.
December 03, 2019
The D.C. Bar is accepting nominations from members wishing to be candidates in the 2020 D.C. Bar elections. The deadline for receipt of nominations is January 24.
November 26, 2019
When respected attorney and advocate Barbara Evon Whiting-Wright passed away on November 7, 2019, the impact of the loss was felt across the region among the legions of African American women attorneys she counseled and championed over the last 40 years as their beloved confidante and mentor.
November 26, 2019
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Committee on Admissions.
November 21, 2019
November 16 was a joyous occasion at the H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse as the D.C. Superior Court and the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) hosted the 33rd Annual D.C. Adoption Day in Court.
November 21, 2019
The D.C. Bar is looking to train a new class of inspiring legal leaders with its re-envisioned John Payton Leadership Academy, which begins on March 30, 2020.
