Breakfast Roundtable: DC RENTAL Act & Housing Compliance Strategies in 2026
When:
March 26, 2026 at 9:00am – 11:00am EDT
People:
Gwen Roy-Harrison, Brian Dorwin, Robert Donahue and Dayshon Wagner
Location:
Busboys and Poets450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Critical updates to the D.C. Rental Housing Act are here — and landlords can’t afford to be behind. Join us for an in-person breakfast covering the most recent legislative changes and regulatory developments impacting rental housing in the district. From compliance shifts and enforcement trends to operational risks and policy updates, we’ll break down what you need to know now — and what steps you should be taking immediately.
Space is limited. Complimentary breakfast for all attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of new requirements, protect your portfolio, and connect with fellow housing professionals navigating the same challenges.
Meet the Speakers:
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Principal |
| Brian Dorwin’s practice in civil and administrative litigation is focused primarily on real estate law, including residential and commercial landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing Act compliance and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Brian has experience in complex construction litigation, discrimination defense, subsidized housing lease-ups and compliance and alternative dispute resolution. He also regularly assists owners of commercial and residential properties in business licensing and other matters of District of Columbia code compliance. | |
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Principal |
| Gwen Roy-Harrison’s practice focuses on representing multi-family housing providers, developers, and business owners of all sizes, including litigating residential and commercial landlord disputes. She spends much of her time in court prosecuting and defending cases on behalf of large property management companies, small to medium businesses, and individual owners. Gwen has honed an expertise in The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with respect to housing providers and HUD compliance. | |
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Attorney |
| Robert Donahue is an associate in the firm’s Landlord Representation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on litigation and delivering efficient solutions for property owners and managers. | |
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Attorney |
| Dayshon Wagner is an attorney in the firm’s Landlord Representation Practice Group. Dayshon focuses her practice on litigation and administrative matters for corporations, individuals and small businesses, counseling clients on fair housing laws, compliance with local and federal administrative regulations. She advises clients on compliance with housing laws, internal and external company policies, negotiating and drafting commercial and residential leases and many other aspects of property management and ownership |
