Dear NJWLA Member,

We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers for the 2019-2020 term and are seeking nominations.  Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner, cskinner@njwla.org, Michelle Schaap mschaap@csglaw.com, Jessica Allen, jallen@keefe-lawfirm.com, and Loren Pierce, lpierce@mdmc-law.com, on or before April 1, 2019  if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions.  In either instance, kindly include: (i) the title of the position for which you are making the nomination and (ii) a brief description of why you believe you or the person you are nominating is qualified for the position (e.g., prior positions with the NJWLA, demonstrated commitment to the NJWLA, commitment to the NJWLA’s mission, effective leadership/communication skills, etc.).

The Nominations Committee plans to announce the final slates to the full membership on or before May 1st.  Voting is anticipated to take place prior to May 20th. 

All Officers who are elected or appointed for the 2019-2020 term will take office on July 1, 2019.  Officers will hold the elected or appointed position for 1 year (i.e., through June 30, 2020).  Anyone nominated for one of these positions is expected to commit to the full term. Officer and Director positions may be shared in accordance with the By-laws.

I.       Elected Officers: [all Officer positions are 1 year term] 

• President Elect
• Vice President
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Diversity Officer
• Secretary

II. In accordance with the By-laws, the President Elect, Linda Harvey, will succeed the President upon expiration of the President’s term of office on June 30, 2019.

• NOTE:  General Counsel is NOT an elected position but rather will be appointed by the President Elect in consultation with the Nominations Committee.  If you are interested in being considered for this position, kindly contact President Elect, Linda Harvey lharvey@greenbergdauber.com and Nominations Directors,  Jessica Allen jallen@keefe-lawfirm.com and Loren Pierce lpierce@mdmc-law.com.
• NOTE:  Gala Director is NOT an elected position but rather will be appointed by the President Elect in consultation with the Nominations Committee.  If you are interested in being considered for this position, kindly contact President Elect,  Linda Harvey lharvey@greenbergdauber.com and Nominations Directors,  Jessica Allen jallen@keefe-lawfirm.comand Loren Pierce lpierce@mdmc-law.com.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.  Thank you so much for your commitment to the NJWLA.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Nominations Committee,

Jessica Allen & Loren Pierce, Nominations Directors

Michelle Schaap, President

Linda Harvey, President Elect

March 8, 2019