Mecklenburg County Bar Committees (2007-08)
Authorized Practice of Law Committee
Receives and investigates complaints from the public concerning the dissemination of legal advice or services that are provided by those not licensed to practice law.
Chair
Robert C. Dortch
bdortch@sellershinshaw.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Howle
jhowle@meckbar.org
Bar 2010 Committee
Bar 2010 seeks to enhance the Charlotte-Mecklenburg legal community through the promotion of a satisfying, collaborative, financially rewarding, and service-oriented professional culture chosen intentionally by its members.
Chair
Sarah J. Kromer
sarah@sarahkromer.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Bar Leadership Institute Committee
Encourages young lawyers in the development of their leadership skills in the legal profession. Joint Mecklenburg County Bar and Mecklenburg Bar Foundation committee.
Chair
Jonathan E. Buchan Jr.
jon.buchan@hmw.com
Staff Liaisons
Leah Reed
lreed@meckbar.org
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
Communications Committee
Develops the internal communication process among members of the Bar and is responsible for publications including the monthly newsletter, legal directory, and updates to the Mecklenburg Bar Handbook. The committee also provides guidance for the Bar's website and electronic communications.
Chair
John W. Lassiter
jlassiter@carolinalegal.com
Staff Liaison
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
Community Outreach Committee
Seeks to improve and prioritize the Bar's outreach and to collaborate with the community on legal issues, the legal system, and school and community needs. Oversees Community Schools Project, which is chaired by T. Jonathan Adams (jadams@lawhms.com).
Co-Chairs
Anne L. Crotty
acrotty@ihclt.org
Steven T. Meier
meierlaw@hotmail.com
Staff Liaisons
Sally Larsen
slarsen@meckbar.org
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Continuing Legal Education Committee
Develops, implements, and oversees all CLE programs for the District Bar in conformance with the rules of NCSB CLE Board. Meetings are once a month. Each member is requested to plan one CLE training in a practice area or with an ethics/professionalism theme.
Chair
Maria Blue Minsker
maria.minsker@alston.com
Staff Liaison
Lisa Armanini
larmanini@meckbar.org
Jennifer Crouch
jcrouch@meckbar.org
Courthouse Liaison Committee
Coordinates the relationship between the Bar and the Courthouse. Subcommittees include Access Courthouse Subcommittee, which reviews the process for lawyers to have access cards to enter through the employees entrance and to obtain entrance on some of the back hallways; Court Funding Subcommittee, which discusses specific court funding needs as needed; Courthouse Facility Subcommittee, which discusses specific issues pertaining to the courthouse facility as needed.
Chair
Bob Stephens
bstephens@lawhms.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Fee Dispute Resolution Committee
Mediates and arbitrates fee disputes pursuant to RPC 2.6. Panelists must have mediation experience or be DRC-certified mediators.
Chair
Edward (Ted) S. Shapack
tedsman@earthlink.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Howle
jhowle@meckbar.org
Finance and Operations Committee
Prepares and monitors the Bar's annual budget, including all program areas and income-producing services.
Chair
Karen S. Williams
karen.williams@bankofamerica.com
Staff Liaisons
Sally Robinson
srobinson@meckbar.org
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Future Bar/Foundation Center Committee
Responsible for planning future uses/expansion of Bar Center in accordance with needs. Joint Mecklenburg County Bar and Mecklenburg Bar Foundation committee.
Co-Chairs
Marion A. Cowell, Jr.
mcowell@kilpatrickstockton.com
Shirley L. Fulton
sfulton@tfgolaw.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Grievance Committee
Receives and investigates complaints from the public on ethical matters and handles each in accordance with the NCBS Rules of Professional Conduct.
Chair
Mark A. Michael
mmichael@hedrickeatman.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Howle
jhowle@meckbar.org
Indigent Representation Committee
Works in conjunction with the Office of the Public Defender to coordinate and maintain the attorney appointment list for criminal indigent defendants in the 26th Judicial District criminal court system.
Chair
Mark P. Foster
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Judicial Nominating Committee
Coordinates the balloting process of the MCB for choosing candidates for submission to the government in filling district court judge vacancies.
Chair
Richard A. Elkins
relkins@jmdlaw.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Law & Society Committee
Arranges a speaker of interest to the public and legal profession for the annual Law and Society Lecture and highlights the role of law in a civil society. The Ayscue Professionalism Award, which recognizes a current or former MCB member for exemplary professionalism through outstanding service to the Bar and the community, is traditionally presented during the Law and Society Luncheon.
Co-Chairs
Judge Robert P. Johnston
robert.p.johnston@nccourts.org
Michael L. Wilson
mwilson@jahlaw.com
Staff Liaison
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
Law Day Committee
Arranges for the celebration of the annual Law Day event held each year on or about May 1. Currently coincides with Liberty Bell Award, which honors a non-lawyer in the community for contributing to the promotion of freedom under the law.
Co-Chairs
Selina M. Brooks
selina.m.brooks@nccourts.org
John C. Nipp
nippj@bellsouth.net
Staff Liaison
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
LawyerLife Resource Committee
Provides CLE programs, newsletter articles, mentoring relationships, and other resources to help attorneys achieve and maintain a healthy integration of their professional and personal lives. (Formerly Lawyers' Support Committee.)
Chair
D. Christopher Osborn
cosborn@horacktalley.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Lawyer Referral Service Committee
Oversees the ABA-approved program that refers people who can afford to pay for services with an experienced MCB attorney for a reduced consultation fee. Also, refers people who cannot pay to community resources.
Co-Chairs
David W. Hands
handslaw@yahoo.com
Corey G. Rosensteel
crosensteel@rflaw.net
Staff Liaison
Sally Larsen
slarsen@meckbar.org
Lawyers' Luncheon Series Committee
Arranges for a series of 2 to 4 annual luncheons designed to enhance cohesiveness among Bar members.
Co-Chairs
Judge Robert P. Johnston
robert.p.johnston@nccourts.org
Charles H. Rabon, Jr.
crabon@wdrlawfirm.com
Staff Liaison
Leah Reed
lreed@meckbar.org
Lawyers Teaching Justice Committee
Teaches 10th grade students about constitutional and legal issues by working with civics teachers to prepare programs and enrichment in conjunction with the NC Standard Course of Study curriculum for public schools.
Chair
TBA
Staff Liaison
Sally Larsen
slarsen@meckbar.org
Lunch Ladder Committee
Provides an opportunity for lawyers to gather over lunch and get to know each other in a more informal setting.
Chair
Ryan E. Dings
ryan@skufcalaw.com
Staff Liaison
Amy Young
ayoung@meckbar.org
Medical/Legal Committee
Encourages understanding and cooperation between the members of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the members of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society and is responsible for periodic evaluation and revisions to the Medical/Legal Guidelines.
Chair
Raymond E. Owens, Jr.
rowens@kennedycovington.com
Staff Liaisons
Amy Young
ayoung@meckbar.org
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
Memorials Committee
Responsible for arranging and providing a memorial service in open court for deceased members of the Bar.
Co-Chairs
Henry N. Pharr, II
hpharr2@horacktalley.com
A. Ward McKeithen
wmckeithen@rbh.com
Staff Liaison
Sally Robinson
srobinson@meckbar.org
Nominating Committee
Prepares slate of officers, members of the Board of Directors, and ABA delegate for consideration of membership.
Chair
Anthony T. Lathrop
tonylathrop@mvalaw.com
Staff Liaison
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Professionalism Committee
Investigates and develops new initiatives to enhance the professionalism of Bar members and helps to integrate these initiatives into the practices within our district. Oversees the Silent Partner subcommittee.
Chair
W. Lewis (Lew) Glenn, III
lewglenn@parkerpoe.com
Staff Liaisons
Leah Reed
lreed@meckbar.org
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Social/Sports Committee
Oversees the social and sports functions of the MCB and arranges for the execution of these annual events, which include a basketball league, softball league, and golf tournament. The committee also plans the Bar's Holiday Party and Annual Meeting.
Chairs
R. Keeling
akeeling@gilpinhatcher.com
Bryan W. Stone
bstone@fletcherrhoton.com).
Staff Liaison
Leah Reed
lreed@meckbar.org
Special Committee on Diversity
Examines the extent to which lawyers from traditionally underrepresented groups have been incorporated into the Mecklenburg County legal community and implements steps to increase representation.
Co-Chairs
A. Todd Brown
tbrown@hunton.com
Peter J. Covington
peter.covington@hmw.com
Staff Liaisons
Valerie Munei
vmunei@meckbar.org
Nancy Roberson
nroberson@meckbar.org
Volunteer Lawyers Program Committee
Oversees the program that assists in providing volunteers for legal service organizations and the SelfServe Center; administers the Pro Bono for Non-Profits Program and the Wills Program.
Co-Chairs
Eric H. Cottrell
ecottrell@mayerbrownrowe.com
Alton L. (Larry) Gwaltney III
larrygwaltney@mvalaw.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Howle
jhowle@meckbar.org
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