An Open Letter to the Members of the D.C. Bar Association in Support of our Colleague Brad Bondi
We, the undersigned members of the DC Bar Association, write to affirm our respect for Brad Bondi’s character, professionalism, and integrity. As lawyers representing the full political spectrum and a wide range of legal disciplines we stand together to recognize Brad’s unwavering commitment to our legal community and to address misconceptions about his intentions.
Brad Bondi has long been a pillar of the DC Bar. Over 26 years as an active member, he has served with distinction, including six years in elected leadership roles and two decades of Bar-sponsored pro bono work. Twice elected to the steering committee of the Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Community, and currently co-chairing Paul Hastings’ investigations and white collar defense practice, Brad has proven himself a diligent and capable professional.
His career—spanning over 20 years in private practice and two in public service—reflects a dedication to the law, not to partisan agendas.
Some have questioned whether Brad seeks to politicize the Bar. We reject this notion outright. Brad has consistently stayed above the political fray, emphasizing, “The Bar has a non-partisan mission, which I intend to vigilantly protect.” His focus—on efficiency, pro bono expansion, and practical benefits like free continuing legal education—draws from his extensive, non-partisan leadership at the Atlantic Council and DC Bar sections. His efforts began months before federal elections, independent of national politics, and he has pledged to keep Bar activities free from such influence.
Brad’s record speaks for itself: three elections to Bar leadership, 20 years of pro bono service, and a career rooted in integrity. Those who know him—across political lines and practice areas—see a lawyer devoted to strengthening our profession, not bending it to any ideology. We write not to campaign, but to defend a colleague whose character and contributions deserve recognition. Brad Bondi embodies the values that unite us as a Bar, and we are proud to call him one of our own.
Sincerely,
Nick Griepsma, Attorney, Washington, DC
Daniel Epstein, St. Thomas University Law School, Miami, FL
James Trusty, Washington, DC
Jeff Ifrah, Ifrah Law, Washington, D.C
Elliot S. Berke, Berke Farah LLP, Washington, DC
David A. Javdan, Former General Counsel/Attornwy, Washington DC
Nicole Kardell, Ifrah Law, Washington, DC
Robert S. Frenchman, Dynamis LLP, New York, New York
David Aronberg, West Palm Beach, FL
Christy Goldsmith Romero, Washington,DC
Charlie Spies, Dickinson Wright PLLC, Washington DC
Caroline Pham, Washington, DC
Todd Braunstein, Attorney, Washington, DC
Terence Healy, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, New York
Joe Fluet, Attorney, Washington, DC
J. Andrew Watson III, Maynard Nexsen PC, Huntsville, Alabama
David S. Panzer, Attorney, Tysons, VA
Mohammad Shouman, Attorney, Washington, DC
Angela McClure, Alabama Bar Association applicant, Huntsville Alabama
Jay E. Town, Former U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama
Christian L. Gonzalez Rivera, Assistant Professor of Law St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, Miami, Florida
Clayton Robert Barker III, Attorney, Atlanta, Georgia
Michael A. Fragoso, Washington, DC
Roel Campos, Former SEC Commissioner and Partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Washington DC
Tom Sporkin, Attorney, Washington, DC
Craig Carpenito, King & Spalding LLP, New York, NY
Mike Davis, Article III Project (A3P), Washington, DC
Joe Fluet, Attorney, Washington, DC
J. Andrew Watson III, Maynard Nexsen PC, Huntsville, Alabama
David S. Panzer, Attorney, Tysons, VA
Roger C. Gibboni, D.C. Bar Member
Erin Nealy Cox, Dallas, Texas
John C. Richter, Former U.S. Attorney, Western District of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Kimberly Reed, Former Chairman, EXIM, Washington, D.C.
Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2017-2021, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Justin Herdman, United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio (2017-2021), Cleveland, Ohio
John Bash, Austin, TX
Michael Bailey, Former U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona
Ronald A. Parsons, Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD
Trent Shores, Former United States Attorney, Northern District of Oklahoma, 2017-2022, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sera E. Harrison, Member of the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Alabama
Timothy J. Shea, Former U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Ryan Giannetti, America First Legal Foundation, Washington, DC
D. Michael Dunavant, Former U.S. Attorney, Western District of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Maria Chapa Lopez, Former U.S. Attorney, MDFL, 2018-2021, Tampa, Florida
Roger C. Gibboni, D.C.-Barred Attorney, N/A
Patrick Shaughness, Washington, DC
Andrew Klein, Klein Law Group PLLC, DC