COMMITTEES 2008-2009
The WBA has a diverse number of Committees that constitute the bar association. Members are encouraged to join and actively participate in the Committeesto the benefit of all WBA members.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LIASIONS WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION 2007- 2008
Awards Annual Meeting Civility Committee Golf Tournament Judicial Selections Legislation Legislative Reception Long Ranging Planning Membership Mid-Year Meeting Newsletter Past President Reception Photo Historian Website
LIASIONS: The WBA maintains active connections with other Bar Associations and legal organizations through its liaisons to the following: WBA Foundation Judicial Task Force Young Lawyers Section Council, MSBA
Committees and Liaisons:
Awards Chair: Judge Beverly Nash Beverly.nash@dc.gov
Annual Meeting Chair: Lade R. Akinbolaji Lrakinbolaji@comcast.net
Civility Committee Chair: Judge Joan Gordon Joan.gordon@courts.state.md.us
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. Chair: C. Sei-hee Arii Heeney & Arii seihee@heeneylaw.com 301-762-8572
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: Tracy L. Steedman Niles Barton & Wilmer, LLP 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1400 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (410) 783-6382 (410) 783-6430 (facsimile) Tlsteedman@nilesbarton.com www.nilesbarton.com Jennifer L. Muskus, Esquire Muskus & Muskus, LLC 7127 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Fort Washington, MD 20744 301/449-7444 301/449-7433 (fax) JenniferMuskus@Muskuslaw.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: Nancy Sachitano Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield 4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 900N Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 657-8805 nas@modernfamilylaw.com www.modernfamilylaw.com Marylin Pierre 27 West Jefferson St., Suite B6 Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 279-9020 marylinpierre@hotmail.com
Legislative Reception Committee Chairs: Joan Adelman jadelman@iwif.com Rona Finkelstein rfinkelstein@iwif.com
Long Range Planning Committee The Long Range Planning Committee was established in June, 2008, by the President, Wendy Karpel, to explore what direction the Women's Bar Association should take. Members include the Presidents of each chapter as well as the President-Elect of WBA. The Committee meets from time to time to discuss such matters as determining what events and services our members would like to see, increasing membership, setting long-term goals and commitments, and reviewing mentorship and other programs. Input from the membership is always welcome. A report with recommendations and a suggested time-frame for accomplishing them will be prepared for submission to the Board. Chairs: Elizabeth G. Loggia, Esq. Elizabeth G. Loggia, Esq., L.L.C. 31 Wood Lane Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 340-9393 www.loggialaw.com eloggia@loggialaw.com P. Lindsay Parvis, Esq. Dragga, Callahan, Hannon, Hessler & Wills, LLP 110 North Washington Street Suite 300 Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 340-9090 www.draggacallahan.com lparvis@draggacallahan.com
Membership Committee Monise Stephenson monise@stephensonlawfirm.net Abigail Hopper ahopper@psc.state.md.us Midyear Meeting/Rita C. Davidson Award Dinner Committee This Committee plans and oversees the mid-year dinner meeting which is held each year in October or November. The Rita C. Davidson Award is presented at this meeting. In 2005, the award recipient was United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. This year, the WBA honored the Honorable Lynne Battaglia with this award. Chair: Kathleen Bustraan Bustraan@lordwhip.com
Newsletter Committee Chair: Mary Lombardo mlombardo@steinsperling.com
Past Presidents Reception Committeeb> Chair: Eileen Basaman Eileen.Basaman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Photo Historian Chair: Cecilia Paizs Lawcbp99@aol.com
Website Chair: P. Lindsay Parvis, Esq. Dragga, Callahan, Hannon, Hessler & Wills, LLP 110 North Washington Street Suite 300 Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 340-9090 www.draggacallahan.com lparvis@draggacallahan.com
WBA Foundation Liaison Elizabeth G. Loggia, Esq. Elizabeth G. Loggia, Esq., L.L.C. 31 Wood Lane Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 340-9393 www.loggialaw.com eloggia@loggialaw.com
Judicial Task Force Liaison Nancy Sachitano Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield 4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 900N Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 657-8805 nas@modernfamilylaw.com www.modernfamilylaw.com
Young Lawyers Section Council, MSBA Liaison Tracy L. Steedman Niles Barton & Wilmer, LLP 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1400 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (410) 783-6382 (410) 783-6430 (facsimile) Tlsteedman@nilesbarton.com www.nilesbarton.com
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