Vice Chair: Natasha Hudgins, Esq.

Natasha Hudgins currently serves as an Attorney Advisor at the United States Department of Justice. In this role, she manages FOIA and Privacy Act requests and litigation. She has trained government personnel from around the country on conducting proper searches and the importance of providing public access to federal records while protecting the personal privacy rights of individuals. Natasha also has experience at the US Department of Commerce and as a legal consultant, drafting D.C. legislation, and assisting non-profit organizations.

Natasha has been active in her service to the Washington Bar Association and community.. She recently was the recipient of the YLD Chair Legacy Award for 2020-2021. For 2019-2020 she was the recipient of the NBA YLD Young Lawyer Chairman’s Award and the WBA YLD Young Lawyer of the Year Award.

Natasha holds a Bachelors of Arts in Integrative Studies and Dance from George Mason University. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia. During her time in law school, she was involved in a variety of activities, including the National Black Law Students Association and the Student Bar Association. Additionally, she was the recipient of several prestigious scholarships.