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Works with the President
on important issues which may be covered by
the media. |
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John T. Vines,
Chair: Acquaints attorneys with the benefits
of joining the Arkansas Bar Association. Reviews
and recommends approval of various benefit programs. |
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Brian M. Rosenthal,
Chair and April Rye Shy, Brant Perkins, Michael
Harrison, Paul T. Bennett, Vernon L. Dutton,
Vicki S. Vasser, Co-Chairs and John F. Peiserich,
Vice-Chair: Works to increase Association
membership through a variety of activities and
recommends improvements in member development
efforts. |
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Taura L. McDaniel,
Chair and Elaine M. Kneebone, Vice-Chair:
This program introduces high school students
to trial procedures. Lawyers serve as coaches
for teams throughout the state, act as scoring
judges or preside as trial judges for regional
and state competitions. The winning team participate
in the national mock trial competitions. |
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Judge Mary S.
McGowan and James A. Ross, Jr., Co-Chairs:
Works for improvement in the efficiency of the
administration of justice in Arkansas by the
Courts, including an equitable statewide funding
process, with a goal of reducing the total costs
involved. |
Past Presidents
Committee
Carolyn B. Witherspoon,
Chair: Serves as an advisory committee;
conducts investigations, studies, makes recommendations
and reports and renders advisory opinions as
requested by the Board of Governors or by the
President. |
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Spencer F. Robinson,
Chair: Responsible for reviewing the personnel
policies and staff evaluation system of the
Association. |
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Floyd M. Thomas,
Jr., Chair: Develops and recommends improved
disciplinary methods and procedures; issues
advisory ethics opinions to Association members
in specific circumstances. |
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David F. Guthrie,
Chair: Evaluates professionalism initiatives
already underway both within the Arkansas Bar
Association and beyond and will develop a proposal
for advancing professionalism as an integral
part of Association activities. |
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Andrew B. Faulkner,
Chair: Develops the Arkansas Bar Association's
public service program and provides information
to the public about the Association and its
many public support activities. |
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David W. Sterling,
Chair: The five voting members consider
all resolutions referred to it by the President
and report to the House of Delegates. |
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Harry Truman
Moore , Chair |
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Stephen A. Matthews,
Chair: Provides assistance in the development,
implementation, and evaluation of programs or
projects undertaken by the Association upon
the request of the President, Board of Governors
or the House of Delegates. |
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Charles L. Harwell,
Chair: Solicits sustaining members who pay
an annual sustaining dues of $100 which is used
to finance special projects for the Arkansas
Bar Association. |
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Robert
M. Cearley, Jr., Chair
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Howard W. Brill,
Chair |
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Tim Tarvin, Chair:
Assists the Association in educating members
about new technologies, and makes recommendations
to the Association concerning the technology
needs of attorneys. |
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James Marlon
Simpson , Chair: Explores the problems
in our state with the unauthorized practice
of law, and recommends appropriate changes to
correct said problems. |
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William H. Kennedy,
III , Chair: The Underwriting Committee
assists the Association in the development of
resources by recommending individuals and entities
which may be prospects for sponsorships, advertising,
or similar support. The Committee’s role is
supplementary to the sponsors and advertisers
secured on a regular basis by staff. In addition,
Committee members may wish to assist staff through
the initial communication with a potential sponsor
or advertiser. |
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Phillip Carroll
and John C. Calhoun, Jr., Co-Chairs: Acts
as a liaison between the Arkansas Bar Association
and the state Uniform Laws Commission by reviewing
uniform legislation for Association consideration. |
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Pamela B. and
Sam E. Gibson, Co-Chairs: Oversees
the development and improvement of the Association’s
website. |
Women
in the Profession Committee
Danna Jo Young,
Chair: Studies the status of women in the
legal profession in Arkansas and strives to
sensitize all members to the continuing need
to recognize and eliminate discrimination which
has an adverse or unfair impact on members of
our profession. |
