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.

The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) elected seven new members to its Board of Governors at its annual board meeting on December 16, 2020. These elite attorneys will help to lead the over 6,000-member strong organization.

On December 16, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) elected David K. Bowsher as the new president of the organization. He will help to lead the over 6000-member-strong organization in 2021.

Chairwoman McDaniel’s faithful service to the Republican Party foreshadows all she will continue to do in her newly elected coming term as RNC Chair. RNLA salutes RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s relentless efforts this past election cycle on behalf of Republicans across the country.

The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) issued the following statement on the 2020 election:

Washington, D.C. — The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) believes that elections should be open, fair, and honest, particularly amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic:

The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) has a team of leading election law lawyers available to speak to the media regarding election administration, integrity, and litigation issues surrounding the 2020 election and the importance of open, fair, and honest elections.

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his nominee for the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court: Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) strongly supports Judge Barrett’s nomination and applauds President Trump for his excellent choice.