Committees (2012)

Amicus Committee : Chair, Diana Richmond

The amicus committee monitors important cases pending before the various courts. The committee considers requests that the chapter become involved in amicus positions with respect to important issues and makes recommendations to the board of managers.

Awards Committee: Chair, Nancy Perkovich

The awards committee considers candidates for various awards given by the chapter and makes recommendations to the board of managers regarding recipients of such awards.

Board of Examiners/Membership Committee: Chair, Robert Blevans

The board of examiners is made up of the voting members of the board of managers. This board reviews applications for Fellowship to the Northern California chapter and makes recommendations to the national board of examiners. Note that the national board is the body that makes the final decisions regarding membership.

Charitable Contributions Committee: Chair, Deborah Marx

The charitable contributions committee considers applications for charitable contributions and recommends how funds available for charitable contributions shall be distributed.

Communications Committee: Chair, Jennifer Jackson

The communications committee oversees the Chapter website, social media sites, and communications with fellows and the national organization.

Institutional Memory Committee: Chair, Jennifer Jackson

The institutional memory committee compiles a comprehensive list of those who have served in what capacity and when, and preserves chapter archives and records.

Mentoring: Co-Chairs, Brigeda Bank and Katie Fox

The mentoring committee administers the mentoring program in many of the Bay Area counties, where AAML fellows supervise, educate and facilitate networking for groups of up to 30 young lawyers.

Nominating Committee: Chair, TBD

The nominating committee presents candidates for the officer positions and for members of the board of managers.

Symposium Committee: Chair, John Harding

The Symposium committee plans, organizes and presents our chapter's annual Symposium

Trial Practicum Committee: C0-Chairs, Joe Crawford and Gretchen Wallacker

Every other year, the Trial Practicum committee puts on a week-long educational program that will teach young lawyers the skills they need to handle a trial from start to finish.