Calling all legal historians and oral history practitioners! The D.C. Circuit Historical Society archive has essential primary sources on admin law, constitutional history, and judicial figures. Perfect for your next project. Start your research journey here: dcchs.org  #ASLH #OHA #Researchtool

He went to night law school when a college degree wasn’t required and rose to the federal bench. Judge Thomas A. Flannery’s oral history tells how hard work and integrity shaped a life in justice. Read more: https://dcchs.org/oral-histories/thomas-a-flannery/ 
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When President Jefferson sought treason warrants against political enemies, DC Chief Judge William Cranch said no. His dissent in U.S. v. Bollman defined the early DC Circuit’s stand for judicial independence. Read more: dcchs.org/u-s-v-bollman-a-noble-be...

What stories shaped the D.C. Circuit over 200 years? The Great Hall Exhibition brings them to life with photos, articles, and highlights that bring the story of the Courts to life! Plan your visit and read more here: https://dcchs.org/current-exhibition/

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Publications - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Read the PDFs or purchase the publications about the history of the Appeals Courts and District Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit.

This vivid retelling of courtroom drama includes Mary Surratt’s role in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Read An Anecdotal History of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Read online now: https://dcchs.org/publications/
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The D.C. Circuit plays a vital role in shaping U.S. environmental law by reviewing EPA actions under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts and resolving complex scientific questions.
Learn more here: https://dcchs.org/the-environment/

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Discover the D.C. Circuit’s defining role in shaping U.S. law. Jeffrey Brandon Morris’s Calmly to Poise the Scales of Justice explores how these courts oversee federal power and influence the Supreme Court. Order here: https://dcchs.org/publications/

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See the judges who shaped U.S. law. A century of official portraits reveals the evolution of the D.C. Circuit and its legacy in shaping justice, from Shepard (1905) to Bazelon (1977). https://dcchs.org/courts-of-appeals/ #DCCHS #DCCircuit #Law #Judge

Discover the voices behind D.C.’s legal legacy. The Historical Society’s Oral History Program features 100+ interviews with judges, attorneys & key figures who shaped justice in our nation’s capital. Explore now: https://dcchs.org/oral-histories/ #DCCHS #LegalHistory #Justice

Help preserve the legacy of the D.C. Circuit! Your donation supports oral histories, programs, and events connecting the legal community across generations. Donate today: dcchs.org/donate/

Judge George E. MacKinnon shaped the D.C. Circuit and served on the FISA Court of Review. Learn about his career, education & portrait on the Historical Society’s site. //dcchs.org/judges/mackinnon-george-edward #DCCHS #DCCircuit #HistoricalSociety

Before the Watergate trials, Judge Gerhard Gesell helped investigate the Pearl Harbor attack. This article on the Society’s timeline traces this early test of judgment and leadership.
https://dcchs.org/gesell-pearl-harbor/
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The October #DCCHS Newsletter is out! Read about Justice RBG’s oral history, new interviews with John Cruden, Judge J. Michelle Childs’ Fordham Law Review article, and more from the D.C. Circuit’s history. dcchs.org/the-societys-latest-news...

The Historical Society is honored to share interviews with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Covering her early life, education, and judicial career, with a focus on the D.C. Circuit. dcchs.org/oral-history-of-ruth-bad...
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Singer, Linda - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit The oral history of Linda Singer.

Explore her oral history, part of the ABA’s Women Trailblazers in the Law Project: https://dcchs.org/judges/singer-linda/

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Mediation is now routine in American courts, thanks in large part to Linda Singer, Esq. Her pioneering work shaped ADR from prisons to civil courts.

Current Exhibition - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Highlights of the 200-year history of the Courts of the D.C. Circuit can be viewed in an exhibition prepared by the Historical Society for the Courts.

Explore 200 years of history in the Great Hall Exhibition at the U. S. Courthouse. Ten panels trace the D. C. Circuit’s creation, landmark cases, and honor Judge William B. Bryant. Learn more: https://dcchs.org/current-exhibition/

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Oral History of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Read Ruth Bader Ginsburg's oral history and her role in the landmark women’s rights cases of the 1970s, and more.

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The Historical Society is honored to share the oral history of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Covering her early life, education, 1970s women’s rights litigation, and judicial career on the D. C. Circuit & Supreme Court, with a focus on the D. C. Circuit.

Articles & Reminiscences - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Enjoy this collection of feature stories and articles written by and about members of the D.C. legal community for the Society.

Behind every case is a story. The Articles & Reminiscences collection captures moments, people, and memories that shaped the D. C. courts: https://dcchs.org/articles/

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George Purnell Fisher - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit George Purnell Fisher, Associate Justice, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia, was nominated by Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1863.

Nominated by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, George Purnell Fisher served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of D.C. until 1870. A Dickinson College graduate and U.S. Representative, his career reflected law and politics in the Civil War era. dcchs.org/judges/fisher-george-purnell

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A Conversation on Judging -- Then and Now - Watch the Video Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Senior Judge Paul L. Friedman take you behind the scenes at the U.S. District Court and talk about judging.

Watch the full program: dcchs.org/a-conversation-on-judgin...

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What does it mean to be a federal judge, then and now? In 2015, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Senior Judge Paul L. Friedman discussed the role of judging with moderator Miguel Estrada, Esq.

Terris, Bruce J. - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Learn about Bruce J. Terris, Esq. by reading his oral history, interviews, biography, and more.

From clerking for Justice Hugo Black to founding one of the first public interest law firms, Bruce J. Terris, Esq. fought for civil rights, the environment & justice for all. Explore his oral history: https://dcchs.org/judges/bruce-j-terris-esq/

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Beryl Alaine Howell - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Beryl Alaine Howell, Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia, was nominated by Barack Obama on July 14, 2010.

Read more: https://dcchs.org/judges/howell-beryl-alaine

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Judge Beryl Alaine Howell served as Chief Judge of the U. S. District Court for D. C. from 2016 to 2023 and assumed senior status in 2024. Her career spans prosecution, legislative service, and private practice.

Reminiscences of an Old-Time Washington Lawyer Grant W. Wiprud Grant W. Wiprud recounts memories of a lawyer, who preferred to remain anonymous, had about the city and courts stretching back to the end of the Civil War.

What was it like to practice law in Washington just after the Civil War? A 1953 article, “Reminiscences of an Old-Time Washington Lawyer”, preserves rare memories of the city’s courts and lawyers in that era. dcchs.org/reminiscences-of-a-washington-lawyer-grant-w-wiprud

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Newsletters Archive - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit View and download all of the newsletters of the Society. Stay up to date with the latest news & events and read about plans for upcoming programs.

Discover the history that shaped the D. C. legal community. The Historical Society of the D. C. Circuit’s Newsletter Archive shares stories of landmark cases, judges, and lawyers who made an impact. Explore here: https://dcchs.org/newsletters-archive/

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Colleen Kollar-Kotelly - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia was nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly shaped the law from D. C. Superior Court to the federal bench to Presiding Judge of the FISC. Explore her portrait, career, and service here: https://dcchs.org/judges/kollar-kotelly-colleen
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Colleen Kollar-Kotelly - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia was nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly shaped the law from D. C. Superior Court to the federal bench to Presiding Judge of the FISC. Explore her portrait, career, and service here: https://dcchs.org/judges/kollar-kotelly-colleen
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