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.
May 21, 2026
D.C. Bar members heard from president-elect candidates Joshua L. Mogil and Amy L. Bess at a May 20 virtual forum covering pro bono service, access to justice, and budget cuts.
May 20, 2026
D.C. Bar members and nonlawyers interested in serving on standing committees — including ILPC, Pro Bono, and CLE — may apply by June 26 by submitting a résumé and cover letter.
May 19, 2026
The D.C. Court of Appeals debuted a 360-degree virtual courthouse tour offering the public, lawyers, and educators an interactive look at appellate history and procedure.
May 14, 2026
D.C. Bar lawyers and law firms can comment by August 12, 2026 on proposed amendments to Rules 5.3, 5.4, and 5.7 governing nonlawyer ownership and fee sharing.
