D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1724
The Director may, in his or her discretion, request a respondent against whom an action is proposed to attend a settlement conference.
The parties may agree to hold a settlement conference.
If a respondent agrees to attend a settlement conference, The Director shall notify the parties of the date, time, and place of the settlement conference.
The Director may designate a member of a board, its counsel, or an employee of the Department to participate in a settlement conference on behalf of the Department.
The parties at a settlement conference may enter into a negotiated settlement or consent decree that is binding on all parties if the Director approves the settlement or consent decree.
If the Director accepts part, but not all, of the proposed negotiated settlement or consent decree, it may request the respondent to attend another settlement conference.
A respondent who agrees to a negotiated settlement or consent decree that is approved by the Director shall waive all of the respondent's rights of appeal or reconsideration under the Administrative Procedure Act and these rules.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1724