The D.C. Bar plays a critical role in legal licensing and discipline, having disbarred Rudy Giuliani and considering actions against Jeff Clark. Current candidates for leadership roles, Brad Bondi and Alicia Long, have connections to politically contentious figures, raising concerns about the timing and implications of their potential positions. Although they might advocate for independence, the broader context of their affiliations suggests a potential conflict with the Bar's purpose as an ethical watchdog, particularly against the backdrop of political tumult and discussions surrounding the Trump administration's legal team.
Running for control of Washington's ethical watchdog while your sister describes her department as the "personal lawyers" of the guy who got his last crop of lawyers disbarred, indicted, or both? Treasurer while your immediate supervisor flirts openly with conspiracy theories? Does not look great!
The D.C. Bar occupies a key role in licensing and discipline for the nation's capital. It's the entity that permanently disbarred Rudy Giuliani and is considering the same for Attorney General cosplayer Jeff Clark.
While one suspects both candidates will tout their independence - and they may be sincere about it - this doesn't feel like the right time to consider their roles in the Bar.
To be clear, the president and treasurer don't hold omnibus power over the Bar's ethical work. There's a separate board running disciplinary matters and it reports to the courts.
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