February 14, 2022
On February 11 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 22-03, regarding extension of and appointments to its Criminal Justice Act Panel of attorneys. Unless suspended or removed, the provisional and full panel members are appointed until May 2024. Full panel members must apply for reappointment by that date; provisional members may apply to the full panel at any time.
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.
