The Commission has received applications from the members of the bar listed below who are interested in being appointed to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Maurice A. Ross:  

Andrew L. Ain, Esq.
Brian W. Amy, Jr., Esq.  
Hon. Sherri M. Beatty-Arthur  
Hon. Rahkel Bouchet  
Fernando Campoamor-Sánchez, Esq.
Alexandre M. Dempsey, Esq.  
Bernard M. Desrosiers, Esq.  
Gregory Dolin, Esq.  
Linden A. Fry, Esq.  
Alexis Morgan Gardner, Esq.
Hon. Robert J. Hildum  
Hon. Pavan S. Krishnamurthy  
Hon. Philip A. Medley   

The Commission invites comments by 5 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026, regarding the fitness of the above-listed applicants for a judicial position on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Applicants can be evaluated with respect to eight categories:  

1. Judicial Temperament (e.g., ability to treat everyone with respect; willingness to listen with patience and courtesy; collegiality);  
2. Professional Skills and Abilities (e.g., experience; intellectual ability; analytical skills; knowledge of the law and its underlying principles; knowledge of the rules of procedure and evidence; ability and willingness to learn and develop professionally);  
3. Ethics (e.g., integrity; impartiality; objectivity; sound judgment; restraint);  
4. Commitment to Diversity (e.g., treats people equally, fairly, and with respect, regardless of gender, race, national origin, economic status, sexual orientation, or any other factor; promotes inclusiveness of women and minorities);
5. Leadership and Communication Skills (e.g., ability to communicateclearly and succinctly; ability to inspire respect and confidence; decisiveness);  
6. Efficiency and Organizational Skills (e.g., ability to work efficiently and under time constraints; ability to work constructively with others; ability to manage time);  
7. Writing Skills (e.g., ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively);  and  
8. Community Service (e.g., pro bono activities; public service; volunteer activities; civic or charitable activities or memberships).  

The Commission has created a web-based survey to facilitate the comment   process, available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95R7QJL Comments may   lso be provided by letter and should address the above categories. Letters should   be sent to the Commission via mail (515 5th Street, NW, Suite 235, Washington,  DC 20001), email ([email protected]), or fax (202) 879-0755).  

All comments submitted to the Commission become part of an applicant's  confidential file for a period of two years. They will not be publicly released or  provided to the applicant. The content of any comments discussed with an applicant will not reveal the source of such comments.