July 13, 2023
On July 12 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Promulgation Order 23-05 amending Rule of Criminal Procedure 16. Subsections (a)(1)(G) and (b)(1)(C) of the rule have been amended to incorporate the 2022 amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16 regarding the parties’ obligations to disclose information about expert testimony. The amendments take effect on September 29.
June 18, 2026
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center raised $1,029,000 at its Presidents Reception, honoring 18,000 hours of free legal aid and welcoming incoming Bar president Diane Seltzer.
June 16, 2026
D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani and bar leaders from G7 nations urge heads of state to make rule of law a concrete political priority at the Évian-les-Bains summit.
June 16, 2026
Qualified individuals may apply for a Superior Court of DC vacancy following the passing of Judge Lynn Leibovitz. Deadline: noon on July 7.
June 11, 2026
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure seeks public comment on the reappointment of Judges Gerald I. Fisher and Judith Smith as senior judges.
