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SUMMARY:Bar to Bench: Inside the Courts and the Path to the Judiciary\, Presented by WBADC
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia \nCo-sponsored by: National Association of Women Judges \nRegister Here \nDate and Location: \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026\n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nThe George Washington University Law School\n2000 H Street NW\nWashington\, District of Columbia\nUnited States\n20052 \nAbout: \nWhat is it like to serve on the bench today—and what does it take to get there? \nJoin a distinguished panel of women judges for a candid conversation about the judiciary\, the opportunities and challenges that come with judicial service\, the paths that lead to the bench\, and the role lawyers can play in supporting our courts. \nPanelists will share their perspectives on the judiciary today\, including the evolving demands facing courts and judges\, changes in the legal profession affecting their work\, the importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds on the bench\, and the current challenges facing the judiciary. They will also discuss their own journeys\, demystify the judicial selection process\, and offer practical insights for lawyers interested in pursuing a judgeship at any stage of their careers. \nWhether you are interested in learning more about our courts today and the future of our judiciary\, or considering the bench\, this program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from judges about their experiences. \nFollowing the program\, continue the conversation at a networking reception with the judges and fellow attendees\, featuring hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby\, Chief Judge\, District of Columbia Court of Appeals\nHon. Deborah Israel\, Associate Judge\, Superior Court of the District of Columbia\nHon. Jennifer Choe-Groves\, U.S. Court of International Trade\nModerator: Hon. Anita Josey-Herring\, (Ret.)\, Chief Judge\, Superior Court of the District of Columbia (moderator)\n\nRegister Here \nEvent Cost:\nMembers $35\nNon-members $45\nStudent Members $25\nBronze Sponsor*: $250 (Includes 2 event tickets\, recognition at event\, name & link on promotional emails\, and event webpage)\nSilver Sponsor*: $500 (Includes 4 event tickets\, recognition at event\, name & link on promotional emails and event webpage)\nGold Sponsor*: $1\,000 (Includes 8 event tickets\, recognition at event\, logo & link on promotional emails and event webpage)
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