Elections 2026

Join the D.C. Bar in advancing its commitment to service and excellence in practice. Engage and help amplify the power of our collective voice as leaders in the legal profession.

Shape the Bar’s Future

Voting in the D.C. Bar election runs from April 15 - June 3. Get to know this year's candidates before you cast your vote.

President-Elect

Amy L. Bess

Vedder

Josh Mogil

WilmerHale; Georgetown University Law Center

Treasurer-Elect

John R. Ingrassia

Proskauer Rose LLP

Steven R. Miller

Private Practice

Board of Governors

James S. Bubar

James S. Bubar Attorney at Law

Rebecca F. Cady

Lockton

Jill Dash

Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Patrick C. English

Latham & Watkins LLP

Hilary P. Gerzhoy

Gerzhoy PLLC

Sharra E. Greer

Children’s Law Center

Steven P. Hollman

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

John (Heflin) Hopkins-Gillispie

Appian

Mary Ann McGrail

Law Office of M.A. McGrail

Austin A. B. Ownbey

Akerman LLP

Mark A. Salzberg

Squire Patton Boggs

ABA House of Delegates

Josephine (Jo) Bahn

Cozen O’Connor

Laura A. Possessky

Donald Quinn

Quinn Patton, L.C.

Joseph M. Saka

Nossaman LLP

Meet the candidates running for open seats on the D.C. Bar Communities Steering Committees

Events

Be part of what’s next for the D.C. Bar — meet the candidates, hear their vision, and celebrate the leaders shaping our community.

Wednesday, May 20

President-Elect Candidates Virtual Forum

Hear from the president-elect candidates during a virtual forum moderated by Eric Tarosky of Kirkland & Ellis and the D.C. Bar Early Career Lawyers Community.

Tuesday, June 16

Presidents Reception

Join us as we honor the incoming president of the Bar and raise funds for the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, the largest provider of pro bono legal help in the District.

Thursday, June 18

Celebration of Leadership

Our annual Celebration of Leadership features the swearing-in of the new D.C. Bar President and an awards dinner acknowledging the extraordinary achievements of D.C. Bar members.