COMMITTEES AND BAR LIAISONS

LIASIONS:

Chapter Liaison
Cynthia Leppert
Neuberger, Quinn, Geilen, Rubin & Gibber, PA
(410) 332-8529
cll@nqgrg.com

Fundraising/Golf Tournament Committee
The Golf Committee is responsible for arranging the location for the annual WBA golf tournament, which is the main fundraising event for the WBA. In addition, the Committee is responsible for working with sponsors, the golf course, the caterers, etc., to obtain the maximum net from the event, which is then divided between the WBA and the chosen charity for the year. The President of the WBA chooses the charity at the beginning of her presidential year, although the new president is installed at the annual meeting in May of each year. Currently no formal Committee members, but any one interested can assist in contacting sponsors, both past and new sponsors, to increase the sponsorship for the tournament, and arrange for give away gifts. In addition, they are more than welcome to join us at the tournament and assist in check in and other miscellaneous activities.

Co-Chairs:
C. Sei-hee Arii
Arii Law Firm LLC
(240) 621-0529

Jennifer Lubinski
Leitness, Leitness, Friedberg & Fedder, PC
(410) 581-7400
jennifer.lubinski@llff.com

Judicial Selections Committee
The WBA Judicial Selections Committee interviews applicants for state court judgeships (district, circuit, and appellate courts) statewide. We interview applicants for all judgeships in all the counties of Maryland, unless the applicant chooses not be interviewed by the WBA. The Judicial Selections Committee is composed of members from the WBA and from its local chapters. It is the goal of the Judicial Selections Committee to promote the administration of justice by identifying experienced, fair- minded, and thoughtful lawyers to serve on the bench.

Co-Chairs:
Ivonne Lindley
Stein, Sperling
(301) 838-3217
ilindley@steinsperling.com

Legislation
The Legislation Committee sets the Women's Bar Association Agenda for the entire state. While individual chapters cannot formulate their own agenda, all chapters are encouraged to participate in the state Legislation Committee. To become a member of the state Legislation Committee, simply contact the legislative chair or the executive director of the WBA before the beginning of the legislative season. The legislative session begins in January and lasts through the beginning of April. Members of the Committee are asked to select bills for consideration of the WBA's state board. The guiding principle in selecting bills is that the bill should further the WBA mission (you may want to put a link to the mission statement here). It is up to the State Board to decide upon which bills the WBA will take a position. The Legislation Committee will then write position papers that will be sent to the Maryland General Assembly. There is also the opportunity for members of the Committee to testify in person in Annapolis on the bills on behalf of the state WBA. Chairs:

Legislative Reception Committee
The Women's Bar Association hosts an annual reception for members of the Maryland General Assembly and other elected officials during the first week of the legislative session.

Co-Chairs:
Laura Gagliuso
Stein, Sperling
(301) 838-3214
lgagliuso@steinsperling.com

Pro Bono Committee
Chair:
Zoa Barnes
(410) 848-7500
zbarnes@hillandbarnes.com

Membership/Outreach Committee
Chair:
Regina DeMeo
The Law Office of Regina A. DeMeo
(240) 621-0559
rad@reginademeo.com

Newsletter Committee
Chair:
Mary Lombardo
Stein, Sperling
(301) 838-3226
mlombardo@steinsperling.com

Mentoring
Chair:
Laurel Anchors
(301) 990-6065
laurel.anchors@gmail.com

Photo Historian
Cecilia Paizs
(410) 750-6710
Lawcbp99@aol.com

Website
Chair:
Katherine Taylor
The Law Offices of Katherine Taylor
(443) 420-4075
ktaylorlegal.com

WBA Foundation Liaison
Chair:

Nominating Committee
Chair:
Master Elaine Patrick
Circuit Court for Howard County
(410) 313-2638

Young Lawyers Section Council, MSBA Liaison
Chair: