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Historic Win: Diane Seltzer Secures D.C. Bar Presidency

6/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a stunning election, Diane Seltzer triumphed over Bradley Bondi for the D.C. Bar presidency, garnering an impressive 34,982 votes to Bondi's 3,490. Seltzer's victory underscores a collective urgency among lawyers to defend the rule of law against governmental pressures, particularly in light of the Trump administration's impact. Her term kicks off on July 1.

History

Historical Context

Diane Seltzer's election as D.C. Bar president reflects a growing concern among lawyers about the integrity of democracy, echoing past movements like the post-Watergate reforms in the 1970s. During that era, legal professionals rallied to restore public trust in government, much like today's response to perceived threats against the rule of law stemming from the Trump administration's actions surrounding the 2020 election.

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Story summary

In a stunning election, Diane Seltzer triumphed over Bradley Bondi for the D.C. Bar presidency, garnering an impressive 34,982 votes to Bondi's 3,490. Seltzer's victory underscores a collective urgency among lawyers to defend the rule of law against governmental pressures, particularly in light of the Trump administration's impact. Her term kicks off on July 1.

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