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Administrative
Division
Division Chair: Stacey Rice sbg@hbdlaw.com
Finance Committee: A standing committee; scope and duties contained
in the Association by-laws, Article IV, Section 2, a, (3). Consists
of Past Presidents, President, President-elect, Administrative Chair,
Treasurer and Executive Director. The committee members prepare annual
budget and oversee staff and office operations.
Committee Chair: Danielle Mosley Danielle.Mosley@courts.state.md.us
Policy and By-laws Committee: Formulates and proposes additions
and corrections to Association by-laws and policies when requested by
President or Board of Trustees.
Committee Chair: Bill Mitchell wcmjresq@juno.com
Bar Association Historian: Major responsibilities include researching
important "moments" in Association history and presenting anniversary
certificates for 35-, and 50-year members of the Association. These
presentations are made at the Annual Meeting in July.
Historian: Dick Duden rduden@hyatt.hpwsb.com
Community Service Division
Division Chair: Jessica Daigle sadaig02@aacounty.org
Lawyer Referral Service Committee: The Lawyer Referral Service
was created in 1987 as a means to refer potential clients to participating
members of the Association. This committee is responsible for reviewing
procedures of the service, and recommending alterations and/or improvements
to the Board of Trustees for implementation.
Committee Chair: Gene Whissel gene@whissellaw.com
Law Day Committee: Nationally, Law Day is May 1st. The Association
celebrates "Law Week" with a week-long program of events including "Ask-A-Lawyer"
booths; speakers in area schools and County Senior Centers; radio programs;
Library programs; and more. This committee determines the activities
for Law Week.
Committee Chair: Gloria Wilson Shelton gshelton@oag.state.md.us
Community Outreach Committee: The main objective is to involve
members of the Association in community-wide activities such as the
Thanksgiving Dinner and Backpack Drives, "Adopt-A-School" or Mock Trial.
Committee Chair: Jessica Daigle sadaig02@aacounty.org
Member Services Division
Division Chair: Greg Jimeno
Membership Development Committee: A standing committee; scope
and duties contained in the Association by-laws, Article IV, Section
2, a, (1). Basic responsibilities include programs to increase the membership
of the association, and to review potential member service/benefit programs
for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
Committee Chair: Greg Jimeno gjimeno@jimenogray.com
Barrister Newsletter Committee: Sits as "editorial board" for
the Association's monthly newsletter The Barrister. Responsible for
determining content and seeking quality writers for the publication,
and providing notice of upcoming events. The Barrister Newsletter Committee
meetings are scheduled throughout the year. To join the committee, please
contact the newsletter editor, Denise Hofstedt dmhofstedt@verizon.net
Committee Chair: Kevin Schaeffer kschaeffer@cbknlaw.com
Alter Ego Committee: Responsible for coordinating the appointment of
alter egos for all district and circuit court judges. Also responsible
for facilitating communication between the alter egos, the membership
and the judges.
Committee Chair: Gene Whissel gene@whissellaw.com
Professional Development Division
Division Chair: John Gardner jkg_attorney@verizon.net
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee: Focuses on and expands
Anne Arundel County's mediation programs and options for fee dispute
resolution programs.
Committee Chair: Dave Simison das@daslaw.com
Continuing Legal Education Committee: Coordinates all aspects
of the Association's continuing legal education programs including:
topics, speakers, locations, material, etc. The CLE Committee holds
regular meetings to plan the continuing legal education offerings of
the AABA. To join the committee, contact the committee co-chairs.
Committee Co-Chairs: Tim Thurtle ctthur00@aacounty.org and Jessica
Daigle sadaig02@aacounty.org
Criminal Law Committee: A substantive committee that gathers
periodically to discuss issues related to criminal law.
Committee Chair: Stacey Green sbg@hbdlaw.com
New Lawyers Committee: Coordinates activities such as the Mentor
Program and orientation, and develops programs which address the specific
needs of new attorneys.
Committee Chair:
Estate Planning Committee: A substantive committee that gathers
monthly to discuss issues related to estate and trust law. The Estate
Planning Committee meets every other month January, March, May 2008
on a Wednesday morning from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Attorney's Lounge
of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. To join the committee,
please contact the committee chair.
Committee Chair: Danielle Cruttenden danielle@merrillaw.com
Family Law Committee: This committee focuses on the unique legal
needs of the domestic practitioner. The committee works with members
of the bench, area psychologists and other professionals to help improve
the way the legal community deals with domestic issues. The Family Law
Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except July & August)
from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. . in the Attorney's Lounge of the Circuit Court
for Anne Arundel County. To join the committee, contact the committee
chair.
Committee Chair: Jennifer Merrill jmerrill@dalnekoffmason.com
Judicial Balloting Committee: standing committee; scope and duties
contained in the Association by-laws Article IV, Section 2, a, (2).
Committee Chair: John Newell jdn@jnewelljdpa.com
Social Programs Division
Division
Chair: Claire Buchner ceb@arthurlaw.net
Crab Feast Committee: Organizes all aspects of the Association's
annual Crab Feast (this event is free for members).
Committee Chair: Trevor Kiessling sakies51@mail.aacounty.org
Crab Feast Golf Tournament Committee: Organizes annual golf outing
prior to Crab Feast including course selection; sponsorship recruitment;
prize purchases and presentations.
Committee Chair: Steve Oberg oberg@cbknlaw.com
Spring Golf Tournament Committee: Organizes annual Spring golf
outing including course selection; sponsorship recruitment; prize purchases
and presentations.
Committee Chair: Greg Jimeno gjimeno@jimenogray.com and Tom Fleckenstein
fleckensteinlaw@comcast.net
Bar Weekend Committee: Plans annual Bar Weekend conference. Includes
site selection; speaker/program selection; social event planning; special
tour organization; and fundraising. Committee Chair:
Barristers' Ball Committee: Organizes the "Barrister's Ball"
co-sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Bar Foundation. This charitable
event, includes a dinner/dance and silent auction for a local charity.
Committee Chair: Jessica Daigle sadaig02@aacounty.org
Development Division
Division
Chair:
Roy Mason rmason@mch-lawfirm.com
A new division created to explore developing sources of non-dues revenue
to provide services to members.
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