Some of these committees meet quite regularly and others meet only as needed. The membership on these committees is exclusively BOG members. A senior staff member is assigned to assist each committee.
Develops and monitors the governing rules and policies relating to the structure and organization of the bar; ensures that all bar programs and services are in compliance with organizational mandates and are achieving desired outcomes. Identifies and brings emerging issues to the BOG for discussion and action.
David Rosen, Chair
Curtis Peterson, Vice Chair
Kellie Furr
Tomás Hernandez
Myah Kehoe
Matt McKean
Apolinar Montero-Sánchez
Joe Piucci
Tasha Winkler
Staff: Helen Hierschbiel
Oversees the bar's government relations program, keeps the BOG abreast of legislative developments, makes recommendations regarding legislative priorities and actions.
Gabe Chase, Chair
Ryan Hunt, Vice Chair
Kellie Furr
Myah Kehoe
John Marandas
Rob Milesnick
Apolinar Montero-Sánchez
Joe Piucci
David Rosen
Staff: Susan Grabe
Identifies desired skills and attributes for the BOG and searches for individuals who have an interest in serving and possess the requisite criteria. Reviews applications, conducts interviews, and recommends candidates for public member positions. Identifies training needs for the board. May recruit candidates for other governance positions.
Joseph Hesbrook, Chair
Rob Milesnick, Vice Chair
Chris Cauble
Gabe Chase
Candace Clarke
Stephanie Engelsman
Ryan Hunt
Elizabeth Inayoshi
John Marandas
Staff: Dani Edwards
Interviews candidates for appellate court appointments and makes recommendations to Governor in accordance with established policy; serves as a resource for local bar screening committees. There is at least one appellate screening process each year, which requires one or two days depending on the number of candidates to be interviewed.
Joe Piucci, Chair
Gabe Chase, Vice Chair
Kellie Furr
Tomás Hernandez
Ryan Hunt
Rob Milesnick
Apolinar Montero-Sánchez
David Rosen
Staff: Susan Grabe
Provides oversight of the bar's financial operations; makes recommendations to the BOG about the annual budgets and assessments; manages OSB reserves and investments; receives biennial audit. Provides guidance on long-range forecasts, operating expenses and capital purchases.
Chris Cauble, Chair
Matt McKean, Vice Chair
Candace Clarke
Stephanie Engelsman
Tomás Hernandez
Joseph Hesbrook
Elizabeth Inayoshi
Curtis Peterson
Tasha Winkler
Staff: Mike Williams