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.
April 28, 2026
6,052 D.C. attorneys contributed 474,350 pro bono hours in 2025, setting a new record for the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and expanding access to justice.
April 21, 2026
Submit public comments on the reappointment of D.C. judges Corinne A. Beckwith and Danya A. Dayson before the May 6 deadline.
April 21, 2026
The DC Judicial Nomination Commission has named three candidates for a Superior Court vacancy. The president has 60 days to select a nominee from this list.
April 17, 2026
The D.C. Bar has named retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer as the recipient of its 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award for his extraordinary commitment and initiative in pursuing equal justice and opportunity for all Americans. Breyer will be recognized at the Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership on June 18.
