D.C. App. R. 14

(a) Purpose of Conference. The court, sua sponte or upon motion of a party, may direct the

attorneys to participate in one or more conferences to address any matter that may aid in

resolving the appeal. This may include simplifying the issues, discussing the status of record

preparation, possible consolidation of briefing in multi-party proceedings, and, in a non-criminal

appeal, discussing settlement. A judge or other person will be designated by the court to preside

over the conference.

(b) Attendance at Conference. Parties themselves are not required to attend an appeal

conference except when a party is not represented by counsel, or when the conference officer has

directed a party to attend. Before a conference called to discuss the possibility of settlement, the

attorneys must consult with their clients and obtain as much authority as feasible to settle the

case.

(c) Conference Order. As a result of the appeal conference, the court may enter an order

controlling the course of the proceedings or implementing any settlement agreement. If the order

fully disposes of the case, it will be entered by a single judge and the Clerk will issue a mandate

to the Superior Court or agency directing it to enter an appropriate judgment or other order. The

conference officer may also recommend to the court that a case be scheduled for expedited

briefing or calendaring, as appropriate.

(d) Disqualification of Settlement Conference Judge. The conference officer, if a judge, will not

participate in the disposition of the case.

(e) Confidentiality. Any statement, representation, or offer of settlement made in an appeal

conference and not embodied in a conference order will be privileged and confidential.