Happy Pride! From the first brick thrown at Stonewall in 1969, to the first rainbow flag that blanketed the streets of San Francisco in 1978, the LGBTQ+ community has made a legacy of pioneering a life of resilience and joy. Check the link in our bio for ways to celebrate!

Our community has faced so many changes in the last few years. Our Leadership Institute is back to ensure you have what you need to lead successfully and keep up with the ever-adapting needs of your team. Rising supervisors also welcome. Learn more & register here: https://ow.ly/wqh450Z8Txn

Can one person make a difference in our current legal climate? The resounding answer is yes! We'll discuss how at our 2026 Summer Forum. The Summer Forum takes place on Thur, July 9, 12:00 - 3:45 pm at Georgetown University Law Center (600 NJ Ave, NW). Register: https://wclawyers.org/260709/

The 2026 Summer Forum is around the corner, get your tickets while early bird pricing lasts! The event kicks off with a keynote discussion with Liz Oyer, former US Pardon Attorney on Thur, 7/9 at 12:00 pm at Georgetown University Law Center! Register: https://wclawyers.org/260709/

Don't miss the chance to help set D.C. Bar priorities. The 2026 D.C. Bar General and Communities elections end tomorrow, June 3. If you need assistance making your choices, check out our endorsements. https://wclawyers.org/2026-dcbar-candidate-endorsements/. Make your voice heard!

DC, we have some hot days ahead! ☀️🌡️ If you're a renter, and your AC is broken or your water is being disconnected — we are here to help. Please call our Consumer and Tenant Response team at 202-442-9828, and we will prioritize getting the cool air or cool water flowing again.

Law students! Join us for Fellowships 101! This program is both for students interested in learning more about what fellowships are and those that know they want to apply and need some tips to make that application shine! Thur. 6/4; 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET Register today: https://wclawyers.org/06-04-26/

Help empower survivors through pro bono! POWER Act event 5/20 at 4 p.m. The POWER Act promotes pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, and help lift them out of the cycle of violence. Register https://ow.ly/JmuB50YYhvj

Join our Board! Our working board plans and executes a range of advocacy efforts, education & training programs, social & community-building events, & communication initiatives. We'd love for you to join us! Learn more & apply here: https://wclawyers.org/get-involved/join-our-board/

May the 4th be with You! It doesn't take masting the Force to know we all have it in us to do good in the world! Give back by donating, volunteering, or finding your unique way of supporting your community! Not sure where to start? We are here to help: https://wclawyers.org/

Liberation, Redemption, and Second Chances: April Brings it All Together! #HappySecondChanceMonth #CelebratingSecondChances

Explore your advocacy style at Litigation Skills Series: Trial Advocacy! Build your toolkit for the courtroom! Litigation Skills Series: Trial Advocacy is a three-day, hybrid training from Wed, 5/6 to Fri, 5/8. Register here: https://wclawyers.org/26-05-07/

This week! DC Mayor & DC's Delegate to Congress 📅April 28 @ 6pm — DC Mayoral Candidate Forum 📍UDC Student Center, 4200 CT Ave NW 📅April 30 @ 6pm — Congressional Delegate Candidate Forum 📍THEARC, 1901 MS Ave SE More info and register: https://ow.ly/XlTF50YQAcL

Happy Friday! ✨ Is the tease of summer in the air inspiring you to get out and explore the city? Come join IABA DC & and Washington Council of Lawyers for a Happy Hour at KooKoo's Restaurant on 5/7 at 6pm. Don't miss out on an evening of fun & networking! Register: https://ow.ly/OsbH50YPgjV

Washington Council of Lawyers celebrates our Board Members who made the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, all with High Honors! We thank them for their continued service to our community.

Alliance for Justice invite you to join their next webinar, Pathways to the Bench: From Federal Defender to Magistrate Judge, on Tuesday April 28 at 1:00 Eastern/10:00 Pacific. Register at afj.org/magistrate Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact AFJ at [email protected].

Something big is coming this summer 👀 Get ready for the Summer Forum, a premier gathering spotlighting the issues shaping public interest in DC. Hear from leading voices, bold thinkers, and changemakers. You won’t want to miss this. 🌆✨ https://wclawyers.org/events/summer-forum/

Many of us don't like being "green" because it means we are new & still learning. But being in the green stage is the best time to explore creative solutions & challenge yourself to grow! This Earth Day when we say go green, we want you to try something new! https://wclawyers.org/

Today in 1862, President Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, freeing the District’s 3,000+ enslaved people. Since 1866, DC.’s Black community has celebrated Emancipation Day, officially recognized in 2004, to honor the strength, dignity, and resilience of the fight for equal rights.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to uplift survivors, raise awareness, and strengthen our commitment to prevention and support. Join Ayuda’s panel on how the current political climate affects immigrant survivors of sexual assault. Register: https://ow.ly/wgJR50YIVHi

This National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, join Volare for a critical conversation on the gaps in our legal system that continue to fail survivors and victims across the country. Event Details: Wed, 4/22; 12:00 pm ET Virtual via Zoom Register: https://ow.ly/faoR50YIVyz

Our honoring of legal luminaries continues because our fight for equality never ends. Constance Baker Moley - Civil Rights Luminary #blackhistorymonth #womenshistorymonth #legalluminary #constancebakermotley

Washington Council of Lawyers endorses these 2026 candidates, listed alphabetically, and not in order of preference.  https://ow.ly/nplY50YIYEh Make your voice heard! Voting opens tomorrow and continues through June 6. Check your email for the voting link from the DC Bar.

D.C. is hiring! 🏛️ New Mayor. New Congressional Delegate. New Council Members. Before you vote, come hear from the candidates! CCE is hosting free public forums so you can meet the "job applicants" yourself. 📅 Mayoral Forum: 4/28 📅 Congressional Forum: 4/30 Info & RSVP: bit.ly/CandidateForumsDC

Spring is finally here & so is Litigation Skills Series: Trial Advocacy training! This training is a phenomenal opportunity for anyone wanting to build confidence or refresh their trial skills! This is a 3-day, hybrid training from Wed, 5/6 to Fri, 5/8. Register: https://wclawyers.org/26-05-07/

We expand access to justice by supporting public interest & pro bono attorneys at every stage. Through our Litigation Skills Series, we provide practical, affordable training & a strong community so advocates can show up ready for their clients. Support this work: https://wclawyers.org/donate/

Creating synergy in pro bono partnerships has countless ripple effects in our community. It means folks across sectors can more effectively meet the need for pro bono service. We keep this space free with your help. Donate today to Washington Council of Lawyers: https://wclawyers.org/donate/

The spring is here and that means Washington Council of Lawyer's Trial Advocacy Training is back! We are currently looking for facilitators to join us for all sessions! Interested? Sign up & mark the training session(s) you'd be available to attend here: https://ow.ly/Ecv250YCTb1

As a voluntary bar association, we bring together a diverse community of legal professionals united by a shared commitment to justice. At a time when the rule of law is being tested, your support is essential. Support our mission today! https://wclawyers.org/donate/

On Trans Day of Visibility, initiated in 2010 by activist Rachel Crandall, we celebrate the lives, work, & resilience of our trans and non-binary friends & family. Today, that legacy was again dishonored. Today & everyday, we uplift the lives of trans & nonbinary folx, equal treatment, & fairness.

When the rule of law is under attack, justice isn’t guaranteed—it must be protected. Too many neighbors face legal challenges without the resources to defend their rights. Dedicated lawyers are vital. Help us support, train, and mentor them. Support our mission: https://wclawyers.org/donate/

Save the Date! The Mayoral and Congressional Candidate Forums on The Future of Safety & Justice in D.C. Mayoral Forum April 28; Doors Open at 6 pm; 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Congressional Forum April 30; Doors Open at 6pm; 1901 Mississippi Ave SE Register: https://ow.ly/mBNc50YvVRR

Join us for Best Practices in Pro Bono: Exploring Opportunities in Appeals: Appellate Practice for Public Interest and Pro Bono Attorneys on Wed 4/22 from 12:00-1:30 pm at Fried Frank (801 17th St NW). Learn more & register: https://wclawyers.org/26-04-22/

Join us for Best Practices in Pro Bono: Exploring Opportunities in Appeals: Appellate Practice for Public Interest and Pro Bono Attorneys on Wed 4/22 from 12:00-1:30 pm at Fried Frank (801 17th St NW). Learn more & register: https://wclawyers.org/26-04-22/

Ollie May Cooper is remembered in the legal community as a legend who blazed a path for women and people of color in the legal community. Cooper’s legacy of excellence in pro bono service shines as an inspiration to all of us. #celebratewomenshistory #womenshistorymonth

Ollie May Cooper is remembered in the legal community as a legend who blazed a path for women and people of color in the legal community. Cooper’s legacy of excellence in pro bono service shines as an inspiration to all of us. #celebratewomenshistory #womenshistorymonth

Join the Iranian American Bar Association's Washington, D.C. Chapter for an insightful webinar as we navigate the complex intersection of national security and the protection of individual civil liberties. Date: March 25, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM ET Platform: Zoom Register: https://ow.ly/UPvp50YuPqI

Belva Ann Lockwood – Access to Justice Pioneer #celebratewomenshistory #womenshistorymonth

Join us at Litigation Skills Series: Appellate Practice: Dos, Don’ts, and Strategies for Compelling Arguments on Tuesday, March 17 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm to deepen your understanding and show up to your next appeal with confidence! Register today: https://wclawyers.org/26-03-17/

Today, Mon, March 2, our Executive Director, Christina Jackson, is before the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety: Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants to testify that the Access to Justice Initiative works and promotes strong communities. DC Council #dcciviljustice

On Tuesday, February 24 our Executive Director, Christina Jackson, testified before the D.C. Council Committee on Public Works & Operations Performance Oversight Hearing OAH to advocate for access to justice in our community. Read the full written testimony here: https://ow.ly/Agfu50YmBPH

John Mercer Langston – The First Dean of Howard University School of Law #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory

Space is still available at Litigation Skills Series: Impeachment! Knowing how to impeach a witness is a pivotal skill elevating your trial advocacy! CLE credit available: CA 2.5 general, NJ 2.9 general, & NY 2.5 skills (newly admitted and experienced). Register today: https://ow.ly/IuhE50Ylgpx

Macon Bolling Allen – Trailblazing Lawyer, Judge, and Law Firm Partner #CelebrateBlackHistory

Tonight! Join us for a restorative evening including gentle yoga and a networking social hour at City State Public House. This event is co-sponsored by Washington Bar Association and Washington Council of Lawyers!

Celebrating Black History Month: Justice Thurgood Marshall, "Mr. Civil Rights"

Charles Hamilton Houston's Legacy: The Power of Public Interest Law

Next week! Join us for Grounded in Justice: Yoga for All Levels and Justice After Hours: A Community Social Hour on Tuesday, February 10 at City State Brewery! Check out our upcoming events page for more information and to register: https://wclawyers.org/events/upcoming-events/

Please help spread the word of the vital resources DC is making available to those impacted by the winter storm!

We are partnering with City State Brewery for Grounded in Justice: Members Only Yoga in their Bamboo Room and Justice After Hours: A Community Social Hour to follow in the brewery! We encourage you to bring a friend and join us for an incredible evening! Register using the link in our bio!