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Nonprofit Law Primer Assesses Shifting Landscape and Top Governance Issues

3 weeks ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

Legal professionals engaged in advising and regulating nonprofit organizations gathered at the D.C. Bar on May 15 for a daylong CLE on nonprofit law. Sessions covered a broad array of topics relating to the formation and incorporation of nonprofits; tax exemption and compliance issues; licensing and charitable solicitation rules; board responsibilities and fiduciary duties; ethics issues relating to federal employees; and trending governance issues.
Former D.C. Bar President Susie Hoffman Among CCE’s Justice Potter Stewart Awardees

3 weeks ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

The Council for Court Excellence (CCE) held its 28th annual Justice Potter Stewart Award Dinner at the Organization of American States on May 13, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the law, legal system, courts, and administration of justice in the District. The honorees included Susan M. Hoffman, public service partner at Crowell & Moring LLP; Dr. Roger A.
D.C. Bar CEO Bob Spagnoletti Wins Bolton Award for Outstanding Leadership

3 weeks ago | dcbar.org | John Murph

The Association for Bar Professionals (NABE) has chosen D.C. Bar CEO Robert J. Spagnoletti as the recipient of its 2025 Bolton Award for Outstanding Bar Leadership, the organization’s highest accolade for professional excellence. Spagnoletti will be honored at NABE’s Annual Meeting in Toronto in August. Spagnoletti said he was “speechless, which is extremely rare,” when he received the call from NABE President Whitney von Haam.
President-Elect Candidates Bondi, Seltzer Face Off in Virtual Forum

1 month ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

On May 5 more than 140 people tuned in to the D.C. Bar’s virtual candidate forum for an opportunity to hear from president-elect candidates Brad Bondi and Diane Seltzer about their respective priorities if given the chance to lead the Bar. In his opening statement, Bondi proposed a number of improvements to services offered to members.
At Youth Law Fair, Students Get Hands-On Experience on Court Proceedings

1 month ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

On May 3 more than 80 high school students got a firsthand look at how D.C. Superior Court operates by participating in the Melvin R. Wright Youth Law Fair, now in its 26th year. Cosponsored by the D.C. Bar Communities and D.C. Superior Court, the Youth Law Fair helps students understand the legal system through courtroom tours, discussion panels, and mock trials where they play the role of judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, juror, witness, or litigant.
Candidates Pitch Vision for the Bar at Member Reception

1 month ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

On May 1 D.C. Bar President Shaun Snyder addressed more than 100 members at a reception and lauded many of the Bar’s programs, services, and leadership opportunities, emphasizing the value of relationships he has forged through his involvement with the Bar. “I know so many people who are involved in the Bar who have developed some of the strongest friendships and professional relationships that they have ever had through their engagement. I say this through my own experience,” Snyder said.
Judicial & Bar Conference Offers Look Into the Future of Law

1 month ago | dcbar.org | John Murph

Artificial intelligence and its impact on the legal profession was the central topic of discussion at the 2025 Judicial & Bar Conference on April 25 that drew nearly 500 attendees. Held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, the conference opened with reports on the state of the D.C. Court of Appeals and D.C. Superior Court and highlighted the D.C. Bar’s accomplishments in the current fiscal year, including its emphasis on training lawyers for the future of law.
AI and the Courts: Conference Highlights Dangers of New Tech

1 month ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

Discussions at the 2025 Judicial & Bar Conference on April 25 reflected on the impact of technological changes on the legal profession, but several panelists also drew attention to the potential harm of artificial intelligence on the orderly administration of justice.
Court of Appeals Amends Rules Regarding Access to Electronic Information, Prosecutorial Disclosure,

1 month ago | dcbar.org | Jeremy Conrad

On April 7 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants). The amendments involve a wide range of duties and responsibilities of lawyers.
D.C. Bar Announces 2025 Award Winners

2 months ago | dcbar.org | John Murph

The D.C. Bar has selected the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards honoring individuals and organizations whose outstanding work and exceptional projects benefited Bar membership, enriched the legal community, and expanded access to justice. The following awardees made important contributions to the advancement of the legal profession and provided critical assistance to the District’s most vulnerable populations. Frederick B.