D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1706
An individual may represent himself or herself in any proceeding before the Board.
An attorney may represent any party before the Board by submitting a Notice of Appearance or completing ABRA's Attorney/Representative Designation Form to the Board.
In addition to these regulations, the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct shall govern the conduct of all attorneys appearing before the Board.
A non- lawyer representative may represent any party before the Board by submitting a written consent of the party or ABRA's Attorney/Representative Designation Form to the Board.
An authorized officer, director, partner, or employee may represent a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or other legal entity before t he Board. Parties appearing before the Board pursuant to this section may be required to demonstrate that authority.
Any party appearing before the Board in any proceeding may bring an interpreter of his or her choice.
If it appears to the Board that the facts of issues in a matter before it are so intricate or involved that, in the interests of justice, of conserving time, or of facilitating preparation of an adequate record, a party ought to be represented by an attorney, the Board may urge the party to obtain counsel and shall allow the party a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) calendar days, to do so, as long as the rights of the other parties to the hearing are not substantially and adversely affected.
Any person authorized to appear pursuant to this section may sign any paper required or permitted by statute, regulation, or this chapter to be filed with the Board.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1706