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Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group

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Bradley Bondi , a lawyer who is Attorney General Pam Bondi ’s brother, and Alicia Long are running for president and treasurer.

The push comes amid bar associations’ confrontations with the Trump administration.

Some federal attorneys have looked to their state groups for ethical guidance amid Trump 's rapid reshaping of government.

The D.C. Bar does not control the Office of Disciplinary Counsel , but anyone can submit a complaint there, which is heard by the Board of Professional Responsibility .

There are fears among some Washington lawyers that with Trump -supporting officials in place, the bar might choose to ignore Court of Appeals rulings or orders.

Republicans have long accused bar associations of having a left-wing bent.