On June 12, 2025, the Federal Bar Association Maryland Chapter gathered for a vibrant evening of networking and camaraderie at TopGolf. While members enjoyed reconnecting and sharing professional updates, the focal point of the evening was the presentation of the 2025 DiRito Award, which honors exceptional public service in support of the FBA’s mission. This year’s award was presented to longtime FBA leader Bonnie Greenberg, whose federal legal career and commitment to the FBA exemplify the spirit of the award.

The Demystifying Federal Clerkships event, held on April 16, 2025, at the University of Baltimore School of Law, provided students with valuable insight into the federal clerkship process. Hosted by the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in partnership with the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys and the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc., the event brought together federal judges, former clerks, and aspiring law students for an evening of learning and networking.

Judge Nancy V. Alquist was the featured guest in a recent fireside-style event hosted by the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in collaboration with the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association. Held on April 16, 2025, this unique conversation gave attendees an inside look at the judicial philosophy, career path, and international service of one of the most experienced bankruptcy judges in the state. The program was moderated by Irving E. Walker of Cole Schotz P.C., a seasoned litigator and frequent advocate in the Maryland Bankruptcy Court.

Judge Timothy J. Sullivan offered an insightful look into his legal journey during a fireside chat hosted by the FBA Maryland Chapter on February 6, 2025. The discussion, held at the University of Baltimore School of Law, was moderated by FBA Board Member Beatrice “Bea” Thomas. Attendees were treated to a candid and compelling narrative of Chief Magistrate Judge Sullivan’s transition from a decorated federal defense attorney to his current role on the bench. Appointed Chief Magistrate Judge on September 1, 2023, he reflected on both the triumphs and the tragedies of his career with humility and candor.

On November 21, 2024, the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a memorable fireside chat featuring Chief Judge George L. Russell, III. This engaging event, moderated by FBA Board Member LaShanta Harris, continued the Chapter’s signature series, offering law students and practitioners a behind-the-scenes view into the professional journeys of Maryland’s esteemed federal judges.