Genesee County Bar Association 2007-2008 Committees
All committees are commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors, appointed annually by the president of the Board. Committee actions, recommendations, endorsements and resolutions must be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Ad-hoc committees shall be established by the president when necessary.
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General Committees
ADR: Works with the court to inform and educate members on matters involving alternative dispute resolution.
Chair: Richard J. Figura, rfigura@sfplaw.com
Bankruptcy: Works to improve the practice of bankruptcy law.
Chair: Barbara Pietila Foley, bfoley@flint13.com
Bar Beat: Publishes the bi-monthly Association newsletter and develops other public relations activities.
Chair: LindaLee Massoud, lindalee@massoud.org
Business Law: Works to improve the practice of business law, including banking, tax law and real estate.
Chair: Bernhardt "Chris" Christenson, christensonlaw@aol.com
Circuit Committee: Works with judges and court administrators to make recommendations to improve the system of justice and to educate attorneys and the public about changes in the law.
Chair: Michael J. Kelly, mjkelly_law@yahoo.com
Criminal Law and Defender Program: Develops activities to educate of attorneys and the public about criminal matters and makes recommendations to improve the criminal law system.
Chair: Anthony P. Vance, tvance_48503@yahoo.com
District Committee: Works with judges and court administrators to make recommendations to improve the system of justice and to educate attorneys and the public about changes in the law.
Chair: Jeremy R.M. Piper, jpiper@piperlegal.com
Family Court Committee: Works with judges and court administrators to make recommendations to improve the system of justice and to educate attorneys about changes in the law. Also charged with improving the practice of domestic relations in Genesee County.
Chair: Shayla Blankenship, shayladb2003@yahoo.com
Federal Practice Committee: Works with judges and court administrators to make recommendations to improve the system of justice and to educate attorneys about changes in the law.
Chair: Nancy A. Abraham, nancy.abraham@usdoj.gov
Golf Outing: Makes arrangements for the annual golf outing.
Co-Chair: Erwin F. Meiers, efmpc@aol.com
Co-Chair: Susan Philpott Preketes, preketes@sbcglobal.net
Law Day: Organizes activities including the mock trial, debate, luncheon, guest speaker, awards, advice clinics and related publicity.
Chair: Roberta F.J. Wray, rway@co.genesee.mi.us
2007 - 2008 Committee Calendar
Lawyer Referral and Information Service: Recommends policy for the Lawyer Referral and Information Services.
Chair: Kurtis L.V. Brown, kbrown@usol.com
Legal Aid: Promotes pro-bono opportunities for members within the county.
Chair: Jill L. Nylander, jnylander@lsem-mi.org
Membership and Marketing: Develops member recruitment and retention plans and marketing strategies ti improve public perception of attorneys.
Chair: J.D. Winegarden, Jr., jeromewinegarden@aol.com
GCBA 5K Run For The BAR: Organizes the run/walk fund raising event held in conjunction with Law Day activities.
Chair: Hon. John A. Gadola
Municipal Law: Develops activities for those have an interest or who represent clients who have dealings with municipalities.
Chair: Steven P. Iamarino, lawbull48480@comcast.net
Probate Committee: Works with judges and court administrators to make recommendations to improve the system of justice and to educate attorneys and the public about changes in the law.
Chair: Craig L. Wright
Professional Practice Committee: Helps members improve civility. May develop mentor programs to assist attorneys in the practice of law and other matters relating to professional development. Chooses Herbert A. Milliken Civility Award recipient.
Chair: Orene Bryant
Standards For Professional Conduct Within Michigan's Seventh Judicial Circuit
Ad-Hoc and Special Committees
The following committees are ad-hoc or special committees not open to the general membership due to restrictions on bylaw provisions or by special designation by the president: Bylaws, Executive, Finance, Nominating, LRIS Review, and Bench and Bar.