ONLD Subcommittees





Continuing Legal Education


The CLE Subcommittee plans and implements seminars aimed at new lawyers, including basic skills training, client relations and professionalism.

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Patterson, Jonathan A    Co-Chair
Sturm, Joel D    Co-Chair



Law Related Education


The LRE Subcommittee develops and implements programs to educate and inform the public about the law. Projects include the statewide High School Essay Contest.

The subcommittee utilizes www.iCivics.org, a website with innovative civics-focused educational materials founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

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Gust, Andrew T    Chairperson



Law School Outreach


This subcommittee focuses on meeting the needs of law students and recent graduates as they make the transition from student to lawyer. Projects include law school career presentations and law student receptions.

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Lam, Vincci W    Chairperson



Member Services & Satisfaction


The goals of the Member Services Subcommittee include bringing new lawyers from around the state together and providing a network for professional and social interaction and conducting programs that are of value to new lawyers. and promoting professionalism among new lawyers. Events include new lawyer receptions, afterwork socials and the annual meeting.

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Browning, Mae Lee     Chairperson



Practical Skills


The Practical Skills subcommitee organizes opportunities for new lawyers to gain practical skills through various programs including the Practical Skills through Public Service program and the Law College program.

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Gzik, Ralph Edward    Chairperson



Pro Bono


The Pro Bono subcommittee identifies pro bono needs not being addressed by other organizations and suggests ONLD programs and proposals to enhance delivery of legal services to the indigent.

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Fender, Jaimie A    Co-Chair
Sayles, Jay Allen    Co-Chair