On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Maryland Chapter hosted its 2026 Introduction to Federal Practice Program & Admission Ceremony at the J. Frederick Motz Ceremonial Courtroom in the United States Courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland. This free, in-person continuing legal education (CLE) program drew nearly 80 registered attorneys, a record turnout for the annual event. The attendance figures included 30 lawyers who applied for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland through the day’s admission ceremony.

Judge Theodore D. Chuang is honored in this AAPI Heritage Month spotlight by the Federal Bar Association Maryland Chapter. A trailblazer in the federal judiciary, Judge Chuang has built a legacy rooted in public service, constitutional integrity, and legal advocacy. He is the first Asian American to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, as well as the first in the Fourth Circuit. His career reflects an unwavering commitment to both the rule of law and the communities he serves.