The District of Columbia Bar President and Board of Governors have reappointed Principal Jimmy Slaughter (Washington, DC) to the DC Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee for a third two-year term. The Committee assists the Board of Governors in developing the rules that govern many aspects of lawyer conduct and are the foundation of a self-governing profession. Jimmy was first appointed in 2020 and reappointed in 2022.

Jimmy commented, “My four years on the Rules Committee have underscored for me the importance of a self-governing bar and the tremendous skill and attention to detail the DC Bar and the Committee apply to formulating the rules. I look forward to another two years of service to help shape rules that protect the public, advance the profession, and provide clear and fair guidelines for all lawyers.”

Firmwide Managing Principal Marc J. Goldstein reiterated the importance of Jimmy’s service and commitment to this committee. “Jimmy’s work on the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee underscores his dedication to the profession and lawyering at the highest possible level. He cares deeply about clear rules to ensure ethical conduct and to maintain public trust in lawyers.”

A Chambers-ranked trial lawyer, Jimmy is a nationally recognized leader in mass tort, class action, constitutional litigation, and enforcement defense involving solid waste, drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, and chemicals. Jimmy represents major companies, municipal agencies, and trade associations.