ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Committees, Purposes and Chairs
If you are interested in serving on a committee, pleae contact the chairperson of that committee.
STANDING COMMITTEES (By-Laws Article XI):
BENCH AND BAR
Oversee changes to local rules of other issues relating to courtroom practice
Chairperson: Joseph Fullenkamp, 574.233.1171, joseph.fullenkamp@btlaw.com
BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE
Provide education and resourves for business and real estate practitioners
Chairperson: Paul Crowley, 574..233.9500, pgcrowley@butlercrowley.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Foster good relations between attorneys and the local community including educational programs such as Ask-A-Lawyer, We The People and High School Mock Trial
Chairperson: OPEN
FAMILY LAW
Provide eduation and resources for family law practitioners
Chairperson: Mark James, 574.232.0269, james@aaklaw.com
GRIEVANCE
Receive and process grievances filed against local attorneys
Chairperson: Eric Diamond, 574.232.6918, attydiamond@prodigy.net
INSOLVENCY
Provide education and resources for bankruptcy and creditor/debtor law practitioners
Chairperson: Mark Adey, 574.233.1171, madey@btlaw.com
INTER-PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS
Foster cooperation and understanding between members of the Bar and physicians, accountants and other local professionals
Chairperson: Andy Spalding, 574.232.2031, dspalding@maylorber.com
LAWYER REFERRAL
Administer and develop the Association's lawyer referral program
Chairperson: Steven Drendall, 574.234.7666, stephen_drendall@hotmail.com
LEGAL EDUCATION / LIBRARY
Coordinate and manage CLE seminars, ICLEF seminars and library resources
Chairperson: Aladean DeRose, 574.234.5091, aderose@southbendin.gov
MEDIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Provide education and resources for mediation and ADR practitioners
Chairperson: OPEN
MEMBERSHIP AND BY-LAWS
Oversee membership applications and changes to SJCBA By-Laws
Chairperson: Mario Zappia, 574.277.8720, marioz@zappialaw.com
LAWYER SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP AND ASSISTANCE
Manage / develop programs to support and assist lawyers
Chairperson: Bill Wilson, 574.288.1510, wilson@aaklaw.com
NEW LAWYERS
Plan educational and social events fo newer association members
Chairperson: Victoria Wolf, 574.243.4100, vwolf@maylorber.com
PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING
Provide education and resources for probate and estate planning practitioners
Chairpersons: Jim Knepp, 574.234.2118, jknepp@hahnwalz.com and Phil Potts, 574.234.2126
PRO BONO
Support and encourage pro bono service by Association members
Chairperson: Jay Lewis, 574.234.8131, jlewis@magnetech.com
PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Plan and oversee social programs for Association members
Chairperson: Mitch Heppenheimer, 574.232.5883, mitch@hepkorlaw.com
SENIOR LAWYERS AND MEMORIALS
Provide educational and social events for senior members of the Association; prepare memorials to recognize deceased Bar members
Chairpersons: Dick Bonewits, 574.233.6851 (Senior Lawyers); Phil Potts, 574.234.2126 (Memorials)
UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW
Administer complaints concerning the unauthorized practice of law
Chairperson: Bob Mysliewiec, 574.232.5883
SPECIAL COMMITTEES (By-Laws Article XII):
ADVERTISING
Recommend policies for advertising / sponsorship of Bar events or publications; review advertisting for conformity with policy
Chairperson: Bill Wilson, 574.288.1510, wilson@aaklaw.com
JUDICIAL SURVEY
Draft lawyer survey of judiciary for retention vote, elections and recommend procedures
Chairperson: Joseph Fullenkamp, 574.233.1171, joseph.fullenkamp@btlaw.com
WEB SITE / COMMUNICATIONS
Oversee the SJCBA web site and monthly newsletter
Chairpersons: Cheryl Greene, 574.235.9241, cgreene@southbendin.gov and Bill Wilson, 574.288.1510, wilson@aaklaw.com
PROPOSED NEW COMMITTEES
Criminal Law - chair is OPEN
Diversity - Chairperson: Victoria Wolf, 574.243.4100, vwolf@maylorber.com
Historical Bar Information - chair is OPEN
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