April 19, 2022
On April 19 the D.C. Superior Court Board of Judges issued Rule Promulgation Order 22-07 approving deletion of the Superior Court Civil Arbitration Program Rules, effective immediately. The arbitration rules were removed as unnecessary because the Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division no longer offers arbitration as a method of alternative dispute resolution.
November 12, 2025
Findings from the annual evaluations provide valuable insight into judicial performance, highlight best practices, and support the Bar’s commitment to strengthening the administration of justice.
November 07, 2025
On November 6 the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT) announced the appointment of two new commission members, Judge Loren L. AliKhan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and neuroscientist Dr. Maria Donoghue Velleca.
November 06, 2025
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) invites qualified individuals to apply for vacancies on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals resulting from the retirement of Judge Kathryn A. Oberly in 2013 and the resignation of Judge Lauren L. AliKhan in 2023.
November 05, 2025
More than 80 attorneys turned out on October 24 for the D.C. Bar CLE Program’s Appellate Advocacy 2025 to hear from judges and expert practitioners on how best to prepare for litigation.
