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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.