On March 5, 2026, the Department of Justice published a proposed rule that would shield its own attorneys from investigation by state bar disciplinary authorities, the independent bodies responsible for holding all lawyers accountable. Under this proposal, the Attorney General can intercept ethics complaints against DOJ attorneys, freeze state bar investigations indefinitely, and face no real obligation to act on the underlying misconduct. This comes at the very moment the DOJ has eliminated its own internal oversight, firing both its chief ethics official and the head of its Office of Professional Responsibility.

Volunteers in this webinar will receive details on the DOJ regulatory comment process and how to submit a comment on the DOJ proposal. Volunteers will receive a clear understanding of the risks posed by this proposed rule and of how it affects the legal profession. With these resources, you will be prepared to submit an efficient comment on the DOJ proposal prior to the April 6th, 2026 deadline.
If you can’t attend the live program, we will send registrants resources and the recording following the webinar.

Webinar Speaker:

Alison Gill, National Women's Law Center

Alison Gill is the Director of Nominations & Democracy for the National Women's Law Center, where she leads and manages the Law Center's work on strategies concerning judicial and executive nominations. Alison also leads the organization's growing democracy portfolio, which includes voting rights, civil rights, and institutional and court reforms as they intersect with gender justice issues.

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