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The D.C. Bar’s 2025  Celebration of Leadership

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel 

About the Celebration of Leadership

True to its name, the D.C. Bar's Celebration of Leadership is a celebratory evening that takes place every June to honor the past year's achievements and to build excitement for the new goals to come. The gala dinner and annual meeting are also the Bar's official welcome for its newly elected officers, members of the Board of Governors, and American Bar Association delegates.  

 

With the tables set and the microphone on, the Board of Governors and past presidents of the D.C. Bar recognize leaders whose contributions have helped move the profession forward. The awards focus on some of the key values of the legal industry. Commitment to government service. Champion for civil rights and individual liberties. Dedication to public interest. Featured awards are the Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service and the Justice Thurgood Marshall Award or Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Award in alternating years.  

 

Other awards include outstanding D.C. Bar members, committees, communities, and projects are honored with other annual Bar awards.   Additionally, the “The Presidents’ Reception” presented by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is held prior to the Celebration of Leadership. 

Connect. 
 Network.
Celebrate.
  • Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

  • Membership Reception  

  • Dinner and Awards Ceremony 

  • Location: The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel                                                          999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Sponsoring this event will allow your company to stay top-of-mind in the Washington D.C. legal market; while helping you drive lead generation and build new connections with decision- makers. 

Why Sponsor?
Historical Attendee Breakdown

Areas of Practice Include:

  • Litigation 

  • Administrative Law and Agency Practice 

  • Corporation, Finance and Securities Law 

  • Labor and Employment Law 

  • Intellectual Property Law 

  • Public Interest and Courts 

  • International Law 

  • Criminal Law and Individual Rights 

  • Immigration 

  • Real Estate, Housing and Land Use 

  • Family Law 

  • Estates, Trusts and Probate Law 

  • Government Contracts 

Firm/Organization Size

Industry Breakdown by Attendees

Sponsor Packages 

$10,000 (limited to 3) 

Limited Premier Sponsor

Lead Generation Opportunities:  

  • One table for sponsor at Celebration of Leadership event  

  • Attendee list provided post-event (name, title and company only) 
     

Media and Marketing Exposure:  

  • Inclusion and recognition in event pre- and post-marketing vehicles, including website, social media tags, invite emails, and promotional recognition in all relevant channels 

  • Ability to provide a 15-second congratulatory video to be played during the event 

  • Full page ad in the printed program guide distributed at the Celebration of Leadership  

  • Materials from sponsor can be placed at each table setting  

  • Brand inclusion on “walk-in” slides   

  • Brand inclusion in “Thank you Email Blast” to attendees' post-event  

  • Half page ad in Washington Lawyer  

  • Thank you/Acknowledgement from emcee  

$3,000

Supporting Sponsor

Lead Generation Opportunities:  

  • Two tickets for the Celebration of Leadership event
     

Media and Marketing Exposure:  

  • Inclusion and recognition in event pre- and post-marketing vehicles, including website, social media tags, invite emails, and promotional recognition in all relevant channels 

  • Brand inclusion on “walk-in” slides   

  • Brand inclusion in “Thank you Email Blast” to attendees' post-event  

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