Perspectives from the Superior Court Bench: Judges Want to See You in Superior Court!
You may have heard about the staggering numbers of individuals trying to navigate their way in the civil branches of D.C. Superior Court without representation — simply because they cannot afford a lawyer: 88% of tenants face eviction proceedings without a lawyer, while 95% of landlords are represented; over 80% of plaintiffs and 90% of respondents in child custody and divorce cases don’t have a lawyer; 88% of petitioners and 95% of respondents in civil protection order cases are self-represented.
Join this engaging conversation with Superior Court judges about how pro bono counsel – no matter their area of expertise or level of experience –make a critical difference in the administration of justice, particularly in the busiest courtrooms.
The judges want to see you in court! And you’ll hear what the court is doing to help encourage pro bono counsel to keep “coming back.”
Judge Carmen G. McLean will moderate a conversation with:
- Judge Robert Okun
- Judge Judith Pipe
- Judge Kenia Seoane López
- Judge Darlene M. Soltys
And we encourage you to submit your questions for the judges in advance on the event registration page.
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Session 2:
Ramp Up Your Skills with Pro Bono: It’s Not Just for Litigators!
January 28, 2025; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
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Session 3:
Litigating Against Self-Represented Parties: What Judges Want You to Know
April 1, 2025; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
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