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January 08, 2026

U.S. Treasury’s Kenneth Kies Gives Keynote Speech at 2026 Tax Conference

By John Murph

The D.C. Bar successfully held its 10th annual Tax Conference on January 7–8, drawing more than 600 attendees on the first day that included a keynote address by Kenneth Kies, assistant secretary for tax policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

January 07, 2026

Court Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Changes to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam

By Jeremy Conrad

The D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking comment on proposed amendments to D.C. App. R. 46 reflecting the court’s plan to shift to the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) beginning February 2028.

January 05, 2026

Judges Knowles, Combs Greene, Motley, and Thompson Seek Senior Status

The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Kimberley S. Knowles, who is seeking recommendation for an initial appointment as a senior judge of the court.

December 15, 2025

2026 Tax Conference to Explore AI’s Legal and Regulatory Impact

By Jeremy Conrad

As a premier gathering of tax law experts, the D.C. Bar Taxation Community’s annual Tax Conference  brings together a distinguished roster of speakers, including senior government figures from the IRS and the Department of the Treasury, scholars from the nation’s leading law schools, and attorneys from the top law firms.