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About Washington Lawyer Magazine
Members turn to the Washington Lawyer to stay up-to-date on industry trends and to read substantive legal analysis and feature articles.
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Editorial Calendar
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Wellness/Practice management
Space Reservation: November 3, 2025
Materials Due: December 5, 2025
MARCH/APRIL
Women in law, specialty and niche practices, new practitioners, alternative legal careers, life after law
Space Reservation: January 2, 2026
Materials Due: February 3, 2026
MAY/JUNE
Pro bono service, low bono practice, access to justice, government and courts
Space Reservation: March 3, 2026
Materials Due: April 2, 2026
JULY/AUGUST
Leadership, mentorship and professional development, legal education, community and connections
Space Reservation: May 1, 2026
Materials Due: June 2, 2026
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Global law practice, technology, innovations in legal practice, alternative business structures
Space Reservation: July 2, 2026
Materials Due: August 3, 2026
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Year in review, emerging areas of law 2027, Big Law changemakers
Space Reservation: August 31, 2026
Materials Due: September 30, 2026
Four Color Rates
Other Premiums
Premium Position: 10% | Center Spread: 15%
Specs
Two-Page Spread
16.75" x 10.5"
Full Page
7.5" x 9.7"
Half-Page Horizontal
7.5" x 4.7"
Third-Page Vertical
2 .4" x 9.5"
Quarter Page
3 .6" x 4.7"
* Trim size: 8.375" x 10.5" Bleed: 1/8” from all sides
Copy and Artwork Submission
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Please send files to Michele Waddell via email at: mwaddell@dcbar.org
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Please supply only a print-ready PDF file. We cannot accept any native application file formats (i.e., MS Word, InDesign, Publisher) or any other file format. PDF must be a hi-res, print-ready file. All raster images should be 300 dpi. All fonts must be embedded.
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Do NOT include any printer’s marks, such as crop marks, registration marks, etc., on your PDF ad file.
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Do NOT include a bleed with fractional ads.
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Color ads must use CMYK color only. RGB color or spot colors (e.g., Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable. We cannot guarantee an exact color match.
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Materials that are not properly prepared may be subject to additional production charges.
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Ads must be submitted in the exact size they are to appear. The publisher is not responsible for printing errors due to incorrect file preparation.
