The quarterly newsletter this January from the Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit includes reports on:
- The Annual Law Clerk's Reunion held on October 9, 2025 at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse. Justice Barrett shared reflections on her career with the gathering of almost two hundred judges, law clerks and former law clerks. The discussion was led by Sixth Circuit Judge Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for Justice Barrett as well as for on our District Court and the D.C. Circuit.
- The recognition of Senior District Court Judge John D. Bates on receiving the 2025 Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Judge Bates was honored at a ceremony and dinner at the Supreme Court on October 16, 2025.
- Highlights of the oral history of Philip Lacovara, recently published on the Society's website. Phil Lacovara's career included serving as an assistant under then-Solicitor General Thurgood Marshall, and as counsel to the Watergate Special Prosecutor.
- A look back at a portrait in our Gallery, its subject and the artist. The subject in question, former District Court Judge William B. Jones, was a deeply admired jurist, acclaimed trial lawyer, and Notre Dame football player under Knute Rockne. The artist, Lloyd Embry, was a long time Washington, D.C. resident who painted European royalty, accomplished Americans, and Cape Cod landscapes.
- Availability of the book Soul of the Court: The Trailblazing Life of Judge William Benson Bryant, Sr., by Tonya Bolden.
- A call to follow the Society on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook.
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