The WBA has several committees that are vital to the organization and fall into three categories: standing committees, special committees and event committees. It is our deisre to have members of the legal community from diverse backgrounds to chair and sit on these committees. Committee chairs do not have to be board members but all committee members must join the WBA. If you would like to become a member of one of our committees please contact, President Ronald Jessamy at wbamembership@gmail.com.
I. Standing Committees
Budget: The Budget Committee studies and proposes the budget for each fiscal year for the WBA. Additionally, the Committee makes recommendations for future fiscal planning and recommends allotments for its activities.
Chair: Richard Wilson
Judicial Selection and Evaluation: The Judicial Selection and Evaluation Committee informs the membership of judicial vacancies in the courts of the District of Columbia and, submits to the Board of Directors the names of persons to be recommended for appointment to such judicial office. The Committee also, from time to time, identifies members of the WBA for appointive office and is responsible for other matters pertaining to the Judiciary.
Chair: Robert Bell
Membership: The Membership Committee is responsible for annually developing and implementing a plan for sustaining and increasing the membership of the WBA. The Committee also performs such additional tasks as determined by the Board of Directors or the President.
Chair: Rodney Pratt
Legislation:
The Legislation Committee plans and hosts programs relating to the enhancement of the WBA's relationship with the District of Columbia Government and United States Congress.
Chair: TBD
Nominations and Elections: The Nominations and Elections Committee oversees and executes the procedures for the election of WBA Officers and Directors.
Chair: TBD
Community Relations: The Community Relations Committee develops and maintains relations with the community through programs, forums or other activities deemed appropriate on various aspects of the law. The Committee is further charged with developing and maintaining a program to increase the knowledge, understanding and interest of youth regarding the role and function of Law in our society.
Chair: TBD
Professional Ethics: The Professional Ethics Committee enforces and ensures compliance with the Code of Professional Responsibility to ensure that the integrity of the Association is not called into question.
Chair: Johnnie Landon
II. Special Committees
List Serv Committee: The List Serve Committee is responsible for transmitting information to the members of the WBA via electronic Mail. In this capacity, the Committee is also responsible for receiving announcements and messages and determining which information is relevant and appropriate for transmission to members.
Chair: Jay Stewart
Pro Bono Legal Clinics: The Pro Bono Legal Clinics Committee is responsible for coordinating and planning the quarterly legal clinics where members of the WBA provide free legal advice on general law topics to District residents. The legal clinics are hosted by local churches and community organizations.
Chair: TBD
Web Site Committee: The Web site Committee is responsible for the content and design of the WBA Web site. In this capacity, the Committee is also responsible for updating the information and design of the web site so that it is the ultimate resource for up-to-date information about the activities of the WBA.
Chair: Yaida Ford
III. Event Committees
If you desire additional information on the committees, please e-mail the committee chair.
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