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Who Are The Barristers of Washington, D.C?

About Us

The Barristers is a Professional Organization of prominent attorneys experienced in the practice of law and respected by their peers. Founded nearly 100 years ago, the names of original members still appear in the names of law firms.

2025-2026 Officers

Christopher N. Manning

President

Executive Committee

Nat P. Calamis

Precious M. Gittens

Hon. Erik H. Nyce

Kiri Lee Sharon

Constitution and Bylaws

Article I

Name

This Club shall be called “The Barristers”

Article II

Purposes

The Club is organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other nonprofit purposes, including the maintenance of high standards of legal ethics and practices of its members and the development and encouragement of social relations among its members; and no part of the net earnings of the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member.