The Baltimore legal community has resumed its long-standing summer tradition as lawyers, firm staff, and law students trade courtrooms for slow‑pitch softball diamonds. The Baltimore Lawyers Softball League, which dates back to the 1970s and now fields 16 teams, operates from mid‑May through August on Pikesville‑area fields. Following an 11‑game regular season, the top eight teams advance to playoffs. This season’s champ, Nelson Mullins, displayed the league trophy in their reception area for months. The league has also adopted safety‑oriented rules, including a double first base and an alternate home plate to prevent collisions. BVBL continues to monitor such community softball developments. The league remains open to legal professionals holding a Maryland law license.