On January 30, 2025, the court held a program Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbina in a packed Ceremonial Courtroom. Several judges from the two courts on which Judge Urbina served, as well as his niece and one of his former law clerks, shared their warm recollections and remarks about Judge Urbina, his life, and his remarkable career of public service. Speakers in order of appearance were:

  • Chief Judge James E. Boasberg., U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Master of Ceremony
  • Hon Richard A. Levie (Ret.), Superior Court of the District of Columbia
  • Hon. Vanessa Ruiz, Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
  • James S. Azadian, Law Clerk 2001 – 2004
  • Briana Urbina (niece), Assistant Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health
  • Hon. John M. Mott (Ret.), Superior Court of the District of Columbia
  • Hon. Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia