Board of Governors Candidates

Bradley J. Bondi
Paul Hastings, LLP

The legal profession is more than a vocation—it is a passion that has shaped my life for over 26 years and a vital pillar of American society I hold
in profound esteem. This deep admiration, coupled with an unwavering faith in the transformative power of our work as lawyers, propelled me last
spring to seek the presidency of the D.C. Bar.

My journey through the law has been both broad and varied, spanning roles as global chair of large practice groups at law firms, an adjunct law professor, prosecutor, executive staff at a regulator, and judicial law clerk. These experiences have granted me an expansive perspective on the wide range of opportunities available to lawyers, particularly in our Nation’s Capitol. They also have revealed a fundamental truth: our profession must remain nimble, ever-prepared to equip its practitioners for the diverse, evolving roles they will embrace in service to society.

If elected, I will guide the D.C. Bar toward a future finely attuned to its members’ needs, cultivating an environment that not only supports but anticipates the demands of our calling. To achieve this goal, I plan initiatives to modernize the bar, reduce costs, and encourage greater collaboration including: 1) providing broad on-demand continued legal education (CLE) programs for all states at no charge; 2) streamlining certificates of good standing and offering at no charge; 3) expanding pro bono opportunities and involvement; 4) establishing an ethics resource center with online tools and past opinions to uphold integrity; 5) improving directories to locate lawyers and foster collaboration; 6) establishing practice certifications to highlight lawyers with specific expertise; and 7) creating mentorship programs for junior lawyers. These steps will unite our diverse bar, elevate our impact, and ensure we meet the challenges ahead together.

Diane A. Seltzer
The Seltzer Law Firm

As President of the D.C. Bar, I will serve our members by utilizing my familiarity with, and deep understanding of, the Bar’s operations, current initiatives, strategic plans, programs and staff. I can and will lead our Bar in navigating our challenges and opportunities.

Lawyers are critical in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld - particularly in these times of governmental chaos. My priority will be to make sure that our members are supported as the demands for legal services increase.

I have served for 5 years on the Board of Governors of the D.C. Bar and the Board of Directors of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center – first as Secretary from 2020-2021, and then as a Board member since 2021. I am currently on the Board’s Executive Committee, and I have served on its Compensation Subcommittee and on its Budget Committee.

In October 2024, I completed my 12th year of service on the Bar’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, for which I served as Chair (2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2016-2017), Vice Chair (2015-2016), and Committee member (2012-2015, 2018-2022). Over the years, I have taught several dozen courses for the CLE Program and typically teach 4 courses per year.

I have served on the Bar’s 2020-2025 Strategic Planning Committee; the Bar’s Screening Committee, which makes candidate recommendations to the Board; the Communities Committee, which oversees the Bar’s 20 Communities; and the Nominations Committee, which elects nominees for the Bar President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Governors, and members of the ABA House of Delegates.

My firm's website, www.seltzerlawfirm.com, further describes my employment law practice and my volunteer work.

I will lead our Bar with the energy, skill, open-mindedness and curiosity the position of President requires, and I am grateful for each vote that enables me to do this work. Thank you.

Endorsements:

D.C. Bar Past Presidents:

John Cruden, Esquire

Andrea Ferster, Esquire

Jamie Gorelick, Esquire

Shirley Higuchi, Esquire

Ellen Jakovic, Esquire

Jack Keeney, Esquire

Geoffrey Klineberg, Esquire

Philip Lacovara, Esquire

Carolyn Lamm, Esquire

Esther Lim, Esquire

Myles Lynk, Esquire

Andrew Marks, Esquire

Patrick McGlone, Esquire

James Sandman, Esquire

Annamaria Steward, Esquire

Joan Strand, Esquire

Marna Tucker, Esquire

Mark Tuohey, Esquire

Timothy Webster, Esquire

Robert Weiner, Esquire

Melvin White, Esquire

Charles Work, Esquire

Voluntary Bar and Affinity Bar Association Past Presidents:

Jessica Adler, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Alfred F. Belcuore, Past National President, Federal Bar Association; Past DC Chapter President, American Board of Trial Advocates; and President, The Counsellors, District of Columbia

Amy Bess, Past President, Women's Bar Association Foundation

Ann Bushmiller, Past President, Women’s Bar Association Foundation

Paulette Chapman, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC and Past President, Bar Association of DC

Katherine (Katia) L. Garrett, Past President, Washington Council of Lawyers

Kandis Gibson, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Rachel Hardwick, Past President, Women’s Bar Association Foundation

Janine Harris, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Ellen Jakovic, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC and Past President, Women's Bar Association Foundation

Susan Kovarovics, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Karen Lockwood, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Holly Loiseau, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Nancy Long, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC and Past President, Women's Bar Association Foundation

Elizabeth Medalgia, Past President, Women’s Bar Association of DC

Lorelie Masters, Past President, Women’s Bar Association of DC

Sonia Murphy, Past President, Women’s Bar Association of DC

Marjorie O’Connell, Past President, Women’s Bar Association Foundation

Caroline Petro Gately, Past President, Women's Bar Association Foundation

Consuela Pinto, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC

Diana Savit, Past President, Women's Bar Association of DC and Past President, Women's Bar Association Foundation

Lucy Thomson, Past President, Women’s Bar Association of DC

Legal Leaders:

Congressman Jamie Raskin

Marc Elias, Founder, Democracy Docket

Cynthia Hill, Former D.C. Bar Chief Programs Officer

Katherine A. Mazzaferri, D.C. Bar CEO Emeritus

Corrine Propas Parker, President, Women Lawyers On Guard Action Network

Legal Organizations and Voluntary Bar Associations:

Asian Pacific American Bar Association – DC

The Bar Association of DC

DC Consortium of Legal Services Providers

Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association (GWAC)

Hispanic Bar Association - DC

DC LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Women’s Bar Association of DC

Washington Council of Lawyers

Alicia M. Long
U.S. Department of Justice

The core purpose of the D.C. bar is to enhance access to justice, improve the legal system, and empower lawyers to achieve excellence. Over the past two years, I have had the privilege to serve on the D.C. Bar Board of Governors as an At-Large member and as the Treasurer. During that time, I have seen first-hand how the D.C. Bar works tirelessly to accomplish these objectives. I seek to continue to serve the D.C. legal community as Treasurer-Elect to ensure that our hard-earned bar dues continue to be used to meet the needs of the D.C. legal community. The D.C. bar is at the forefront for providing pro bono services, offering CLEs and training opportunities, sponsoring networking events, and more! If selected as your Treasurer-Elect, I will work to ensure that these already excellent services are expanded upon.

Amanda C. Molina
Microsoft Corporation

Dear esteemed colleagues,

As a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in AI, security, finance, and policy, I am honored to seek the position of Treasurer for the DC Bar Association. My background includes overseeing financial compliance in the private and public sectors, managing budgets for various professional boards, and counseling business leaders at a Fortune 100 FinTech corporation. In my career, I have developed a strong track record of ensuring fiscal responsibility, implementing strategic financial planning within my military unit, and enhancing transparency in organizational operations. If elected, I will work to strengthen the Bar’s use of advanced management tools, improve reporting mechanisms, and promote accountability in financial matters. My diverse experience provides me with a well-rounded and strategic perspective, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, while remaining committed to upholding integrity and fostering growth. I respectfully ask for your support and look forward to the opportunity to serve.

Josephine M. Bahn
Cozen O’Connor

I seek to serve on the Board of Governors to further its vital mission of promoting justice, integrity, and service within our profession. My experience as a litigator at Cozen O'Connor, coupled with my deep commitment to professional service, equips me to support the Bar’s efforts to enhance the administration of justice and expand access to legal services.

For six years, I have proudly served as the D.C. Bar Under 36 Delegate to the ABA, and I had the privilege of leading the ABA Young Lawyers Division as its Chair during the 2022-2023 bar year, overseeing 105,000 young lawyer members nationwide. I am excited about the prospect of continuing to serve and deepening my contributions to the Bar. If elected, I will work diligently to uphold the Bar’s mission, support its members, and champion initiatives that strengthen the legal community in the District.

Michelle F. Bercovici
Alden Law Group, PLLC

I would be honored to serve as a member of the Board of Governors. I am committed to the legal profession, as demonstrated by my years of service on the D.C. Bar’s Communities steering committee, the Bar’s Leadership Development Committee, and various task forces over the years. I have greatly enjoyed each opportunity I have had to work with the diverse legal community in Washington, D.C., and look forward to the opportunity to serve that community again as a member of the Board of Governors. I will work to ensure that the Bar is a transparent, just, and welcoming community to all members.

Rebecca F. Cady
Children’s National Health System

I am completing my first term as Director of the DC Bar Board of Governors. During this term I have enjoyed working with the rest of the Board and Bar staff to lead the Bar in meeting its goals. I participated in work to modernize policies and standards around the Bar's member publication. As a former editor of a peer- reviewed legal publication I was able to provide important insight into this work. As in house counsel for one of DC's largest employers, and a long time member of the Counsel for Court Excellence, serving on their Youth Justice Committee, I have a breadth of understanding of opportunities for the Bar to best support its members and the public. I currently serve as Secretary of the Board of Governors and I Chair the Screening Committee. I would be honored to continue to serve membership through a second term of service.

Tony Y. Chan
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

I am honored to be nominated as a candidate for the DC Bar Board of Governors. I have been a member of the DC Bar for over 15 years practicing Mergers and Acquisitions and during that time, I have served as president of the Harvard Law School Association of DC, on the board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of DC and on the boards of various non-profits, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, while also teaching M&A as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School and advising a variety of non-profits on a pro bono basis. I served for many years on the steering committee for the Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Community of the DC Bar and look forward to the opportunity to continue to contribute to the DC legal community as a member of the Board of Governors with the benefit of my past experiences.

Karen Newton Cole
Neighborhood Legal Services Program

I am Karen Newton Cole, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia. Over the past 2 ½ years, I have represented the members of the DC Bar on the Board of Governors and am seeking your support for a second term.

My career has been dedicated to public service and advancing access to justice, particularly for low-income residents of the District of Columbia. I serve on the DC Access to Justice Commission and the Steering Committee of the DC Consortium of Legal Services Providers, reflecting my commitment to addressing systemic inequities.

On the Board, I have actively participated in meetings, provided insights from my diverse legal experience, and reviewed budgets to ensure they support strategic priorities. I have supported initiatives that foster collaboration and encourage innovative solutions, while supporting the Bar’s members and promoting access to justice for all.

Kandis C. Gibson
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

I am running for the DC Bar Board of Governors.

As a litigator with over 15 years’ experience in the D.C. legal community, I am committed to advancing the integrity, justice, and legal excellence that the D.C. Bar embodies.

I have prioritized leadership within and outside of the profession. Through my roles in the ABA and the Women’s Bar Association of D.C., I have led initiatives promoting inclusion, professional development, and community impact. My board experience at I Dream Public Charter School has strengthened my ability to navigate strategic priorities and governance issues.

Our legal community is strongest when we work together to uphold the highest standards of service. With your support, I hope to bring fresh ideas and a steadfast commitment to the D.C. Bar’s mission. I would be honored to serve; and welcome the opportunity to contribute to our community’s continued growth. Thank you for your consideration.

Legal Organizations:

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Legal Professionals:

Jessica Adler

Ethel Badawi

Kerri Castellini

Paulette Chapman

Latosha Ellis

Rachel Hardwick

Yolanda Hawkins-Bautista

Holly Loiseau

Lorie Masters

Sonia Murphy

Louis Lopez
AARP Foundation

As a dedicated advocate for social justice, I’ve pursued a career that demonstrates my core values of humility, integrity, and service in action. My diverse work experience includes private practice, federal government, and nonprofit work. In these positions, I’ve humbly but forcefully fought for the civil rights of vulnerable populations and promoted prized democratic values. I’ve also served in multiple bar leadership roles with the DC Bar, the Hispanic Bar Association of DC, and the American Bar Association. If selected, I’d bring my expertise and experience to help the DC Bar enhance fair and equal access to justice for marginalized individuals who may not be able to advocate for themselves. I’d also seek to safeguard the professional civil service and reinvigorate trust in the rule of law. Together, we can help foster excellence in the legal profession and advance the DC Bar as the nation’s preeminent bar.

Endorsements:

D.C. Consortium of Legal Services Providers

Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Washington Council of Lawyers

Andrea Mangones
Public Interest Attorney

Greetings! I am seeking re-election to serve a second term on the D.C. Bar Board of Governors. I previously served as Treasurer and as an At- Large member, and I am a passionate about bringing that knowledge and experience to continue to serve the Bar. With 20 years in the D.C. legal community—in private and nonprofit practice settings—I understand the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing our profession. We are in a period of extraordinary transformation. Legal practice is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, while changing policies reshape our region. The Bar plays a critical role providing resources, training, community, and leadership to uphold the rule of law and safeguard access to justice. I would be honored to continue serving to support our diverse membership, to champion public service, accessibility, inclusion and belonging, and to work to ensure advancements reduce rather than exacerbate justice gaps.

Mary Ann McGrail
Library of Congress, Copyright Royalty Board

I wish to serve on the Board of Governors because I believe the good governance of the D.C. Bar sustains high quality legal work and promotes respect for the rule of law. I work at the Library of Congress and currently serve as Co-Chair of the International Law Community (ILC) of the D.C. Bar where I have provided programming on international intellectual property law, human rights, humanitarian law and other topics to our growing Community (over 1200) for over 15 years. I have always engaged in pro bono legal work, and serve as the lead International Humanitarian Volunteer Lawyer for the American Red Cross in the national capital region, doing educational outreach, and on the Executive Committee of the Lieber Society of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), where I established a webinar series on humanitarian law. I am also Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Group of ASIL.

Steven R. Miller
U.S. Department of Energy

If reelected to the Board of Governors, I will continue to bring valuable experience through my Federal Government employment, and constructive leadership with the D.C. Bar and the Federal Bar Association (FBA). At the D.C. Bar, I participate in the Board of Governors, Pro Bono Center Board, and Communities Committee meetings, Advice and Referral Clinic, and am a D.C. Bar Ambassador to other organizations. In my various roles, I continue working to ensure fairness for all groups.

At FBA, I have held leadership positions, such as D.C. Chapter President and Federal Career Services Division Chair. I also facilitated community service activities, including being a co-founder of programs in which lawyers help other lawyers and their families in need, court camp for D.C. students, and wills for U.S. veterans. As a reelected member of the Board of Governors, I will foster more participation with the voluntary bars in D.C.

Endorsements:

Brent Allen, Esquire

Leila Bham, Esquire

Sharie Brown, Esquire

John Cruden, Esquire

Ronald Crump, Esquire

Stephen Greenleigh, Esquire

MC Hammond, Esquire

Winston Haythe, Esquire

Shirley Higuchi, Esquire

Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Natalie Koss, Esquire

June B. Kress

Marj Leaming, Esquire

James Sandman, Esquire

Frances Sclafani, Esquire

Ben Wilson, Esquire

Bennett Rushkoff
District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings

I believe the D.C. Bar has a critical role to play in support of our profession's efforts to preserve the rule of law. The Board of Governors' highest priority right now must be to guard against any threats to the independence of the Bar, including its disciplinary process.

I am retiring in May from the D.C Office of Administrative Hearings, having served nearly nine years as an ALJ for public benefits cases. My prior experience includes 17 years as an attorney-manager for public protection cases at the D.C. Office of the Attorney General and five years as a Federal Trade Commission staff attorney.

A graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School, I currently serve as co-chair of the Bar's Steering Committee for the Public Interest and Courts Community, focusing on access-to-justice issues. I previously served two terms on the Steering Committee for the former Antitrust and Consumer Law Section.

Endorsements:

D.C. Consortium of Legal Services Providers

Washington Council of Lawyers

Stephen A. Saltzburg
George Washington University Law School

This is a challenging time for lawyers and for the DC Bar. Fundamental assumptions about the rule of law and basic principles of justice are under attack. It is an important time for the Bar to unequivocally defend the independence of lawyers and to identify and support the essential role that they play in assuring that: (1) a continuing effort is made to improve access to justice for all; (2) public defenders and appointed counsel in criminal cases are adequately compensated; (3) judges, jurors parties, and the public attending judicial proceedings are protected; (4) courts are free from improper political influence; (5) prosecutors do not weaponize the justice system; (6) the public understands the difference between due process and arbitrariness; (7) members of the bar stand steadfast in support of the United States Constitution; (8) and the Executive respects and adheres to the judgments rendered by our courts.

Endorsements:

Thomas J. Simeone, Managing Partner, Simeone & Miller, LLP

Shavon J. Smith
SJS Law Firm, PLLC

Driven by my commitment to justice, service, and the legal profession, I am honored to run for the D.C. Bar Board of Governors. My work with the Bar includes volunteering with the Advice and Referral Clinic, representing clients through the Advocacy and Justice Clinic, and actively participating in the Nonprofit & Small Business Legal Assistance Programs and Bankruptcy Clinic. I currently have the privilege of serving as Chair of the Pro Bono Committee and I am a graduate of the John Payton Leadership Academy.

My professional practice focuses on representing small businesses, ensuring they receive fair and equitable access to legal resources while my volunteer efforts have focused on access to justice. If elected, I will advance the Bar’s mission of legal education, advancing policies that enhance access to justice, and prioritize the needs of both practitioners and the public.

I would be honored to serve and appreciate your support.

Alexander J. Geraldo
Robinson & Geraldo, PC

I am honored to seek a position in the ABA House of Delegates to advocate for the interests of our legal community and ensure the ABA remains a strong voice for justice, professionalism, and the rule of law. As an experienced attorney actively engaged in bar leadership, I have worked to promote access to justice, uphold ethical standards, and foster diversity within the profession.

My commitment to service is demonstrated through my work with the Maryland State Bar Association, as well as other local and specialty bar associations, where I have collaborated with colleagues to advance meaningful legal initiatives that strengthen our profession. If elected, I will bring a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to the House of Delegates, ensuring our collective voice reflects the needs of practitioners and the communities we serve.

I would be grateful for your support and the opportunity to represent our profession with integrity and dedication.

D. Jean Veta
Covington & Burling LLP

Jean Veta, a senior counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, is a current DC Bar Delegate in the ABA House of Delegates. Jean represents financial institutions in government enforcement actions. A graduate of Tulane Law School, Jean clerked for Judge Harold H. Greene, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. She served as Deputy Associate Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Clinton administration. Jean's pro bono practice includes defending reproductive rights and the rights of transgender adolescents to gender affirming medical care. Jean has a deep understanding of the House of Delegates and testified at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing on behalf of the ABA Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary. Jean is committed to advancing the Bar's objectives in the House of Delegates, including improving the administration of justice, diversity in the profession, and the delivery of legal services to those in need.

Donald Quinn
Quinn Patton

I’ve spent my career where law meets people—in the courtroom, in policy circles, and on the front lines of civil rights work. Raised between cultures, I understand what it means to navigate complex spaces and advocate for those without a voice at the table. As a lawyer, father of seven, and someone who knows how systems shape lives, I believe leadership means listening as much as speaking and building bridges where none exist.

I serve on the Maryland State Bar Association Board of Governors and as Deputy Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Responsibility Committee, where I help shape conversations on ethics and accountability in the profession. The DC Bar is a community of advocates, dreamers, and realists. I would be honored to help steward its mission forward with integrity, pragmatism, and a clear eye on the evolving challenges our profession faces.

Michelle T. Domingue II
U.S. Department of Justice

Guided by a passion for justice, equity, and the rule of law, I would bring a diverse set of experiences to the ABA House of Delegates. My journey began as a public school teacher in New Orleans, collaborating with attorneys on education law compliance. As a former federal law clerk and current government attorney, I understand the significance of sound policymaking for legal education, ethics, and technology.

Beyond my professional work, I have served on Recent Alumni Council for Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement, advising on program revisions and recruitment, and on the Houston Bar Association’s Habitat for Humanity Committee, leading fundraising and volunteer efforts. These experiences have strengthened my ability to build consensus and produce results.

I am eager to collaborate with colleagues in the House of Delegates to uphold the ABA’s highest standards, address critical legal issues with a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach, and advocate for early-career attorneys.

Christian B. Nestor
Gordon & Partners

Hello, everyone! My name is Christian Nestor, and I am running to represent the DC Bar as the ABA House of Delegates Under 36 Delegate. I have been a proud DC Bar member for four years, advocating for veterans as an attorney at Gordon & Partners to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. I have also contributed to the DC Bar through the John Payton Leadership Academy and the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council.

Beyond my legal work, I serve as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, having been commissioned in 2015. As a DC native and Howard University graduate, I am deeply committed to this community. I would be honored to represent the DC Bar in the ABA House of Delegates and advocate for our profession. I appreciate your support!