New This Year
The Celebration of Leadership and the Presidents Reception are now separate events, each with its own date, location, and details. For Presidents Reception information or to make a donation, visit events.dcbar.org/PR2026 or contact [email protected].

 

 
Celebration of Leadership
 

 
The D.C. Bar Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Westin DC Downtown
 

Join us as we celebrate the best of the Bar at the Celebration of Leadership, featuring the swearing-in of the incoming D.C. Bar President, Diane Seltzer, and an awards dinner acknowledging the extraordinary achievements of our members.

Event Highlights:

  • Presentation of the D.C. Bar Annual Awards 

  • Remarks from outgoing D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani 

  • Ceremonial passing of the gavel to President-Elect Diane Seltzer 

Pricing:

$170

$150

$680

$1360

Per Person

Legal Service Providers and Government Attorneys

Half Table of 4 Seats

Full Table of 8 Seats

 

Groups that purchase a table or half table for the Celebration of Leadership will be included on the Host Committee. Groups registered by May 29 will receive special recognition in the commemorative dinner program. The fee for a full table of 8 seats is $1360, and a half table of 4 seats is $680. 

 

No discounts for group purchases. Each table seats eight.