CCE Mission

Founded in 1982, the Council for Court Excellence (CCE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic organization that envisions a justice system in the District of Columbia that equitably serves its people and continues to be a model for creating stronger and more prosperous communities. CCE identifies and proposes solutions by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to conduct research, advance policy, educate the public, and increase civic engagement.

Latest News

Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue Series announced for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019

The Council for Court Excellence's popular Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue series is back! We are pleased to announce two upcoming programs on hot topics that impact justice and journalism - one on expungement and the "right to be forgotten" on November 14, and the second on some of the impacts of the #MeToo movement on the law and media.
Tamika Tremaglio, Deloitte’s Greater Washington Managing Principal, Named CCE Chair for 2018-2019

CCE is proud to announce that this summer the Board of Directors elected Tamika L. Tremaglio, Deloitte LLP’s Greater Washington Managing Principal, as its new chair for 2018-2020. Tremaglio replaces the Honorable Sven Erik Holmes, the Vice Chairman, Legal, Risk and Regulatory, and Chief Legal Officer for KPMG LLP, who has served as chair since July 2016. Tremaglio has expressed excitement to return to CCE after being introduced to the organization early in her career.
CCE Sends Letter to U.S. Senators on Need to fill DC Judicial Vacancies

On Monday, July 30, Irvin Nathan, in his capacity as President of the Council for Court Excellence, sent a letter to select members of the United States Senate to encourage their action in confirming judicial nominations for the D.C. Superior Court and the D.C. Court of Appeals.