DC Leaders for Rule of Law

The following Past Presidents of District of Columbia voluntary bar associations joined as amici in United States of America v. Hamilton P. Fox, III, et al., filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on July 16, 2026. All are appearing in their individual capacities. 

• Jessica E. Adler, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2013-2014)
• Mark W. Atwood, President, DC Chapter, InterAmerican Bar Association (2025-2026)
• Alfred F. Belcuore, National President, Federal Bar Association (1991-1992); DC Chapter President, American Board of Trial Advocates (2018-2024); President, The Counsellors, District of Columbia (2024-2025)
• Joel P. Bennett, President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1992-1993)
• Mary L. Blatch, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2024-2025)
• Paulette E. Chapman, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2003-2004); President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2007-2008)
• Daniel Trujillo Esmeral, President, Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2025-2026)
• Karen E. Evans, President, Washington Bar Association (2014-2016); President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (2012)
• L. Palmer Foret, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (2003-2004); D.C. Chapter President, American Board of Trial Advocates (2011-2013)
• Kathleen Gunning, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1991-1992)
• Christopher G. Hoge, President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1998-1999)
• Gerald I. Holtz, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (1986-1987)
• Ronald C. Jessamy, Sr., President, Washington Bar Association (2008-2010)
• Mary Ellen Fleck Kleiman, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia Foundation (2024-2026)
• William E. Lawler, III, President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2003-2004); (U.S. Department of Justice: Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, 1989-1996)
• Avi Kumin, President, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (2025-2027)
• Nancy Aliquo Long, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1996-1997); Women’s Bar Association Foundation (2014-2016)
• Victor E. Long, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (2013-2014); (U.S. Department of Justice: Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section, 1985-1988)
• Patrick Malone, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (2004-2005)
• Lorelie S. Masters, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2007-2008)
• M. Elizabeth Medaglia, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1982-1983): President, Assistant United States Attorneys Association for the District of Columbia, (1982-1984); (U.S. Department of Justice: Assistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia, 1974-1979)
• Patrick M. Regan, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (1991-1992)
• Melissa Rhea, President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC (2006-2007)
• Diana Savit, President, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1993-1994)
• Gregory S. Smith, President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2011-2012); President, Atlanta Bar Association (1998-1999)
• Keith W. Watters, President, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2006-2007); Washington Bar Association (1988-1990), National Bar Association (1995-1996)

For a complete list of amici on each brief filed, please refer to Amicus Briefs.