‘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).

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) congratulates Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives.

Washington, D.C. – The Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) has named Marc Ellinger of Missouri as the 2022 Republican Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Ellinger was selected in recognition of his outstanding professional accomplishments and years of tireless dedication and service to the Republican Party. He will be honored at a reception in Washington D.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce that its sixth Robert J. Horn Chairman’s Award will be bestowed on Bilenda Harris-Ritter during the 21st National Election Law Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona on August 12-13, 2022.

Washington, D.C. – On December 10, 2021, the Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) elected new officers to lead the organization. They will join the incumbent officers in leading the over 7,000-member-strong organization in 2022.