On May 1, 2017, Robert J. Spagnoletti assumed the role of chief executive officer of the D.C. Bar following the retirement of Katherine A. Mazzaferri, who served nearly 35 years at the helm. Spagnoletti - who prefers to be called Bob - served as president of the D.C. Bar from 2008 to 2009, worked with the Bar's Board of Governors, and sat on Bar committees, bringing a considerable amount of Bar experience to his new position.