• When: 22 October 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
• Where: D.C. Superior Court, Building B (510 4th Street, NW, First Floor)
• Cost: Free to attend; registration required

Join us during Pro Bono Week for a special DC Superior Court Open House in the Landlord and Tenant Branch, cosponsored by the city–wide Housing Right to Counsel Project – a coalition of
legal services providers and law firms that guarantee representation to certain tenants who are at particular risk of not only being evicted from their home, but possibly losing a critical housing
subsidy, as well.

Representatives from legal services organizations and the Housing Right to Counsel Project will introduce you to the Landlord and Tenant Branch – one of the Court’s high-volume branches
where pro bono representation is greatly needed to help tenants assert their rights and defenses in eviction cases.

You’ll observe court proceedings, meet with judges, and learn how you can help tenants maintain safe and affordable housing and expand access to justice in our community. The Landlord and Tenant Branch – within the Court’s Civil Division – has limited jurisdiction and only adjudicates eviction cases filed by landlords against tenants. Fewer than 15% of tenants facing eviction proceedings have legal representation, while 95% of landlords are represented.

Are you ready to learn more? We look forward to welcoming you!

Please note this event involves a moderate amount of standing and walking. If attendees have accommodation needs or questions, please contact Jodi Feldman at Jodi.Feldman@DCCSystem.gov.

This event is best suited for lawyers working in private practice, legal services, government, or as in-house or corporate counsel. We also encourage retired lawyers and law students to join.

Join the conversation on social media using #DCProBono25!