The Stars of the Bar reception is the WBA’s largest no-cost networking event and kicks off the WBA’s program year. It is attended by women and men–attorneys, judges, law students, and leaders in the DC legal community. Stars of the Bar offers a professional and friendly environment to network with other attorneys, including WBA members and WBA leadership. Each year at Stars of the Bar, the WBA honors and publicly salutes star-quality local attorneys. Attendees also have an opportunity to meet the WBA’s committee and forum co-chairs, who plan numerous substantive programs that address the professional and practical needs of our membership and of the greater DC legal community. Co-chairs and representatives from the WBA Foundation leadership, are present to answer your questions, alert attendees to upcoming events, and help members get more involved in the WBA and the WBA Foundation.

This year, in support of our 2025-2026 bar year theme, “Leading Together.” This theme is intended to recognize the work of the WBA to serve its members and the legal profession by providing meaningful connections and opportunities for leadership.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.

Sponsorship Opportunities

PLATINUM | $1,250

• Banner ad in three issues of News & Events bi-weekly email
• Logo with link on event page
• Logo with link in all event promotion and announcement emails
• Logo in event sponsor loop
• Verbal recognition during the program

GOLD | $1000

• Banner ad in one issue of News & Events bi-weekly email
• Logo with link on event page
• Logo with link in all event promotion and announcement emails
• Logo in event sponsor loop
• Verbal recognition during the program

SILVER | $750

• Banner ad in one issue of News & Events bi-weekly email
• Logo with link on event page
• Logo in event sponsor loop
• Verbal recognition during the program