October 28, 2021
On October 27 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-14 extending the deadline for Criminal Justice Act and Council for Child Abuse and Neglect Investigative Panel members to obtain background checks due to delays associated with COVID-19. The panel members must submit updated FBI and local background checks by June 30, 2022, to obtain certification of good standing.
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.
June 08, 2026
WilmerHale attorney Joshua L. Mogil elected D.C. Bar president-elect for 2026-2027, alongside new treasurer-elect John R. Ingrassia and five new Board of Governors members.
May 26, 2026
The D.C. Bar Communities name 12 members as 2026 Lawyers of the Year, honoring leaders across practice areas from tax law to health law and government contracts.
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.
