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, 2021.

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.

Washington, D.C. – The Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) named Elliot S. Berke of Arlington, Virginia the 2021 Republican Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Berke 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, DC, on Friday, November 5, 2021.

The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce Charles H. Bell, Jr., “Chuck,” as the recipient of the 2021 Betty Murphy Award, which will be presented at the National Policy Conference on September 24, in Arlington, Virginia. Chuck is the founding partner of Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP in Sacramento, California where he practices political and election law.

The Betty Murphy Award this 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.

The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) is pleased to announce that its fifth Robert J. Horn Chairman’s Award will be bestowed on Justin Riemer during the 20th National Election Law Seminar in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 13-14, 2021.

The Robert J. Horn Chairman’s Award is an award presented to individuals for nationally distinguished service to the citizens of the United States of America for protecting the honesty and accuracy of elections. It is presented in honor of the late Founding Chairman, who succeeded in significantly advancing the integrity of elections throughout his professional lifetime by founding and promoting the Republican National Lawyers Association.