BADC Events
Why Attend BADC Events
BADC offers year-round events that play a pivotal role for lawyers in the District of Columbia, providing exceptional opportunities to broaden their professional network. These events facilitate connections with peers, potential clients, and influential figures within the legal community. By nurturing and expanding these connections, individuals can access referrals, new clients, and prospects for collaborative ventures, all of which are essential for thriving in the legal sphere. BADC events cultivate an environment conducive to knowledge exchange and camaraderie among legal professionals. Active participation in these events enables BADC members to expand their network, establish meaningful relationships, acquire new knowledge, and advance their careers.
Upcoming Events
154th Annual Banquet & Awards Gala
154th Annual Banquet & Awards Gala
Join us for BADC’s 154th banquet & award celebration honoring excellence in the judiciary and the legal profession. -Judge of the Year: the Hon. Florence Y. Pan -Lawyer of the Year: William P. Atkins, Esq. -Hon. Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award: Ann Burroughs -Young Law...
2025 Annual Judicial Reception
2024 Annual Banquet & Awards Gala
2024 Membership Meeting & Reception
Previous Events
Annual Convention | April/May
The Annual Convention is an internal trip attended by BADC members, friends and family.
IP Luncheon | June
The BADC’s Intellectual Property Section’s Annual Luncheon brings together judges from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, judges from the International Trade Commission, judges from the Patent and or Trial and Ap- peal Board, judges from area district courts, and local IP practitioners.
Annual Meeting | July
The BADC Luncheon is an annual event, held every June in a historic location in Washington DC. Agenda includes: Keynote Address and Installation of New Officers/Directors by Chief Judge.
Judicial Reception | October
The BADC NDPI is an annual two-day conference that provides valuable training for lawyers who represent child victims of abuse and neglect and laws and regulations facing •the CCAN practitioner. The agenda includes: Plenaries and breakout sessions, Luncheon with Keynote speaker, Social time (lunch and reception included).
Annual Gala & Awards Banquet| December
The Annual BADC Gala is held at a premier DC venue in December, and typically includes cocktail reception, dinner, dessert, dancing, and an award ceremony. Agenda also includes: Award Ceremony, Judicial Honoree of the Year Award, Lawyer of the Year, Hon. Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award, and Young Lawyer of the Year Award.