OSB Board of Governors Standing Committees

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.

Policy and Governance 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.

Liani Reeves, Chair
John Grant, Vice Chair
Colin Andries
Jenny Cooke
Rob Gratchner
Joseph Hesbrook
Julia Rice
Traci Rossi
David Wade
Staff: Helen Hierschbiel

Public Affairs Committee

Oversees the bar's government relations program, keeps the BOG abreast of legislative developments, makes recommendations regarding legislative priorities and actions.

Eric Foster, Chair
Eddie Medina, Vice Chair
John Bachofner
Whitney Boise
Kate Denning
Kamron Graham
Bik-Na Han
Michael Rondeau
Staff: Susan Grabe

Board Development Committee

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.

John Bachofner, Chair
Colin Andries, Vice Chair
Whitney Boise
Kate Denning
Eric Foster
Kamron Graham
Bik-Na Han
Michael Rondeau
Staff: Dani Edwards

Appellate Screening Special Committee

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.

TBD, Chair
Whitney Boise, Vice Chair
Colin Andries
Jenny Cooke
Kate Denning
Rob Gratchner
Joseph Hesbrook
Eddie Medina
Julia Rice
David Wade
Staff: Susan Grabe

Budget and Finance Committee

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.

David Wade, Chair
Julia Rice, Vice Chair
Jenny Cooke
John Grant
Rob Gratchner
Eddie Medina
Liani Reeves
Traci Rossi
Staff: Keith Palevsky