The election for the D.C. Bar Association presidency has generated historic voter turnout, driven by national political tensions. Candidates Brad Bondi and Diane Seltzer discuss attorneys' fears of potential repercussions for doing their jobs, reflecting a profound unease among lawyers. Seltzer emphasizes a commitment to upholding the rule of law, resonating with a crowd eager for reassurance. Voter participation has surged dramatically, with over 30,000 ballots cast, highlighting the election's importance during a politically charged environment that impacts the legal community.
"We're no longer afraid of, 'What if I'm not prepared' or if I missed a case I should have known... We're literally afraid of terrible consequences just for doing our jobs."
"My priority is making sure that the rule of law is upheld, that we feel that we are safe to do our jobs and that we can go forward every day representing the clients we choose."
"I've been a member of the D.C. Bar for 30 years and this is the first time that the election has generated this kind of interest."
"More than 30,000 people have already voted in the election. That's more than triple the previous record set in 1990."
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