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The 2009-10 Committees and Task Forces were appointed by President Donna C. Pettus. The chairs and purpose of each commitee are outlined below. Members of committees and task forces are appointed each spring for the following bar year.  A new bar year commences at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting in June.
Media Advisory Committee
Works with the President on important issues which may be covered by the media.
Member Benefits Committee 
John T. Vines, Chair: Acquaints attorneys with the benefits of joining the Association. Reviews and recommends approval of various benefit programs.
Membership  Development Committee
Brian M. Rosenthal, Chair and John F. Peiserich, Vice-Chair: Works to increase Association membership through a variety of activities and recommends improvements in member development efforts.
Mock Trial Committee
Taura L. McDaniel, Chair and Matthew D. Wells, Vice-Chair: 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.
Modern Judiciary Committee 
Judge Mary S. McGowan and James A. Ross, Jr., Co-Chairs: Works for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice in Arkansas by the Courts.
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.
Personnel Committee 
Spencer F. Robinson, Chair: Responsible for reviewing the personnel policies and staff evaluation system of the Association and making appropriate recommendations on matters affecting the Association staff.
Professional Ethics Committee
Brad L. Hendricks, Chair: Develops and recommends improved disciplinary methods and procedures and issues advisory ethics opinions to Association members in specific circumstances.
Public Information Committee
Andrew B. Faulkner, Chair: Develops the Association's public service program and provides information to the public about the Association and its many public support activities.
Resolutions Committee 
David W. Sterling, Chair:  Considers all resolutions referred by the President and reports to the House of Delegates with recommendations whether it should be approved, modified, or rejected.
Harry Truman Moore , Chair 
Senior Task Force
Stephen A. Matthews, Chair: Provides assistance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs or projects undertaken by the Association.
Sustaining Member Committee
Charles L. Harwell, Chair: Solicits sustaining members who pay annual sustaining dues of $100 which is used to finance special projects for the Association.
Jack T. Lassiter, Chair  
Technology Committee
David M. Fuqua, Chair: Assists the Association in making decisions on new technologies to address member needs.
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee 
James Marlon Simpson , Chair:  Explores the issue of unauthorized practice of law within the state and recommends appropriate changes.
Underwriting Committee
Rosalind M. Mouser, Chair: Assists the Association in the development of resources by contacting individuals and entities which may be prospects for sponsorships, advertising, or similar support.
Uniform Laws Committee 
Elisa M. White and John C. Calhoun, Jr., Co-Chairs: Acts as a liaison between the Association, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and the Arkansas Uniform Laws Commission by reviewing uniform legislation.
Women in the Profession Committee
S. Renee Brida, 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.

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