April 24, 2025
Superior Court Amends Civil Procedure Rules 12 and 28-I
On April 23 the District of Columbia Superior Court issued Promulgation Order 25-01 amending Rules of Civil Procedure 12 and 28-I.
April 14, 2025
Court of Appeals Amends Rules Regarding Access to Electronic Information, Prosecutorial Disclosure, and Oversight of Nonlawyer Assistants
On April 7 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants).
April 09, 2025
JNC Recommends Three Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy
The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to the president three candidates for a judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Jonathan H. Pittman. The president has 60 days to select a nominee to fill this vacancy.
April 09, 2025
D.C. Court of Appeals Seeks Attorneys to Handle Criminal Appeals
The D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking attorneys to represent low-income appellants in criminal appeals on both paid and pro bono basis.
April 08, 2025
D.C. Bar Announces 2025 Award Winners
The D.C. Bar has selected the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards honoring individuals and organizations whose outstanding work and exceptional projects benefited Bar membership, enriched the legal community, and expanded access to justice. The following awardees made important contributions to the advancement of the legal profession and provided critical assistance to the District’s most vulnerable populations.
April 03, 2025
Civil and Human Rights Advocate Nkechi Taifa Is 2025 Brennan Award Winner
The D.C. Bar has named Nkechi Taifa, founder, principal, and CEO of The Taifa Group, LLC, as the recipient of its 2025 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for her significant contributions to improving access to justice. Taifa will be honored at the Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership on June 26.
April 02, 2025
Former HHS Counsel Janice Hoffman Wins 2025 Rosenberg Award
The D.C. Bar is honoring Janice L. Hoffman, former associate general counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with its 2025 Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service. Hoffman will receive the award at the Bar’s Celebration of Leadership on June 26.
March 28, 2025
Superior Court Updates List of Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorneys
On March 28 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 25-10 updating the list of attorneys serving as full and provisional members of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel.
March 27, 2025
UDC Symposium Celebrates Access to Justice Commission’s 20th Anniversary
Past and present leaders of the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission gathered on March 21 for a symposium convened by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) David A. Clarke School of Law’s law review celebrating the 20th anniversary of the commission’s establishment by the D.C. Court of Appeals.
March 25, 2025
Comment on Candidates for Superior Court Appointment
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of 13 candidates for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Jonathan H. Pittman.
