D.C. Bar

The D.C. Bar is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards. These distinguished individuals and organizations have demonstrated exemplary service, innovation, and commitment to the legal profession. Their work has not only enriched our legal community and supported Bar members, but also expanded access to justice and provided meaningful support to some of the District’s most vulnerable populations. https://bit.ly/4jmQ4wx

Connect with legal job listings, résumé services, and valuable career insights. Whether your career transition is expected or unexpected, the D.C. Bar Career Center can help you plan your next career move with confidence. https://bit.ly/3R0XOIH

Past and present leaders of the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission gathered on March 21 for a symposium convened by the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law)'s law review celebrating the 20th anniversary of the commission’s establishment by the D.C. Court of Appeals. More: https://bit.ly/4cgkoqx DC Courts

Attention legal professionals and law students: We are seeking volunteers to make the 2025 Youth Law Fair a success. Share your expertise, guide mock proceedings, and support this vital educational event taking place at DC Courts on May 3rd. 📅 Sign up to volunteer by April 28th: dcbar.org/youth-law-fair

Signed in 1975, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act illustrates both the federal government’s unique trust relationship with Native Americans and its confirmation of the right to self-determination. Mary Smith, the first Native American woman to serve as American Bar Association president, calls the act "a major turning point,” reversing a 30-year effort by the federal government to sever treaty relationships with and obligations to Indian tribes. Read more in #WashingtonLawyer: https://bit.ly/43Ki0pP

Join the D.C. Bar and D.C. Courts on April 25 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the 2025 Judicial & Bar Conference—where judges, legal leaders, and professionals convene to shape the future of law. Explore key issues like AI, cybersecurity, and access to justice through expert-led discussions; gain insights from thought-provoking panels and a keynote luncheon; plus expand your professional network. Learn more and register today: events.dcbar.org/jbc2025 DC Courts #JBC2025

The D.C. Bar has named Nkechi Taifa, Esq., founder, principal, and CEO of The Taifa Group, LLC, as the recipient of its 2025 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for her significant contributions to improving access to justice. Taifa will be honored at the Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership on June 26. https://bit.ly/4219n96

The D.C. Bar is honoring Janice L. Hoffman, former associate general counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with its 2025 Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service. Hoffman will receive the award at the Bar’s Celebration of Leadership on June 26. https://bit.ly/4iUEo4w

Please join us for a Family Law Community Spring Fling. Come mix and mingle with members of the D.C. Bar Family Law Community and the Family Law Bench -- beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. https://bit.ly/4c9H8Zh

Need well-being support during times of transition or uncertainty? The D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and peer support. Learn more about free well-being resources for D.C. Bar members. https://bit.ly/42orSnT