Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to present the 2025 Hon. Edwin Meese III Award to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH). The Hon. Edwin Meese III Award is bestowed upon an individual who has upheld the rule of law in the face of adverse political challenges and is presented at the National Policy Conference each spring in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce Mike R. Wakefield as the recipient of the 2025 Betty Murphy Award, which will be presented at the National Policy Conference on May 16, in Washington, D.C. 

The Betty Murphy Award is given each year to an unsung hero, member, trailblazer, with entrepreneurial spirit, a community service leader, an organization builder who inspires others' efforts.

RNLA Press Release:
Senator J.D. Vance Reminds America What They’ve Been Missing

(ARLINGTON, VA) – The heavily anticipated Vice Presidential Debate has come and gone and Senator J.D. Vance gave voters every reason to confidently support a Trump-Vance administration.

(Washington, D.C.) – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce that its eighth Robert J. Horn Chairman’s Award will be bestowed on Stefan Passantino during the 22nd National Election Law Seminar in Palm Beach, Florida on August 9-10, 2024.

‘Whatley established national model on election integrity operations’

(Washington, D.C.) – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) congratulates Michael Whatley on being elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). Whatley replaces outgoing Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

Previously, Whatley served as the Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and the General Counsel for the Republican National Committee.

 “Michael Whatley brings a long history of tireless work for the Republican Party in North Carolina and across the country,” said RNLA Chair Marc Ellinger. “As General Counsel to the Republican National Committee, he has worked to ensure the integrity of our elections. On behalf of the RNLA, I look forward to working with Chairman Whatley and making sure the 2024 elections are free and fair across the United States.”

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) congratulates Mike Johnson on his election as the 56th Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce that its seventh Robert J. Horn Chairman’s Award will be bestowed on Chris Marston during the 22nd National Election Law Seminar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 25-26, 2023.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce Ashlee Titus as the recipient of the 2023 Betty Murphy Award, which will be presented at the National Policy Conference on May 11, in Arlington, Virginia.  

The Betty Murphy Award is given each year to an unsung hero, member, trailblazer, with entrepreneurial spirit, a community service leader, an organization builder who inspires others' efforts.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) elected five new members to its Board of Governors at its annual board meeting on December 8, 2022. These elite attorneys will help to lead the over 7,000-member-strong organization.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) Board congratulates Ronna McDaniel on her reelection as Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).