The election for president of the D.C. Bar Association—a traditionally administrative position—has become unexpectedly heated, drawing record voter turnout and national attention. Candidates Brad Bondi, a prominent securities lawyer and brother of Trump’s former attorney general, and Diane Seltzer, a small-firm employment lawyer, offer contrasting visions. Seltzer emphasizes defending the rule of law and protecting lawyers from political retaliation, while Bondi insists on keeping the bar apolitical. The backdrop includes increasing political attacks on law firms, judicial independence, and pro bono work. The race has sparked endorsements, social media controversies, and debates over the role of lawyers in an era of democratic backsliding. Voting closes June 4.