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For more information, contact Cheryl Dalby at (651) 222-0846 or cheryl@ramseybar.org.

Attorney Referral Service Committee
Oversee the Attorney Referral Service program and make recommendations to staff regarding policies and procedures for the program.
Co-chairs:
Trygve Egge: Law Office of Trygve A. Egge, (651) 481-9581
Cynthia Stange: Stange Law Firm, (651) 636-0408

CLE Oversight Committee
Recruit speakers, plan CLE seminars for RCBA members and oversee the calendar of CLEs presented by sections.
Co-chairs:
Phyllis Reha: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, (651) 296-0401
Richard Stebbins: Stebbins & Hegranes, (651) 209-6530

Corporate Sponsorship Committee
Chair:
Mary Ward: US Bank NA, (651) 466-8219

Diversity Committee
Promote diversity within the RCBA and the profession in general. Provide a forum for discussion with other groups.
Co-chairs:
Michael Martinez: Hamline University School of Law Student, (651) 224-2593
Mary Ward: US Bank NA, (651) 466-8219

Ethics Committee
Investigate complaints filed against attorneys in Ramsey County. To apply for this committee, please submit your resume and a letter explaining your interest to Cheryl Dalby.
Chair:
Thomas Tuft: Tuft & Arnold, PLLC, (651) 771-0050

Events Oversight Committee
Coordinate the calendar of RCBA events for the year. Recruit members to work on individual events.
Co-chairs:
Hon. Robert Awsumb: Second Judicial District
Judith Rush: Judith M Rush, Attorney at Law, (651) 628-4998

Fee Arbitration Committee
Become part of a three-person panel to hear and resolve fee disputes between attorneys and their clients.
Chair:
Lisa Veith: St. Paul City Attorney's Office, (651) 266-8723

Judiciary Committee
Coordinate plebiscites before judicial elections and appointments.
Richard H. Kyle, Jr.: Fredrikson & Byron, (612) 492-7333
Juan Hoyos: Ramsey County Attorney's Office, (651) 266-3076

Membership Committee
Increase RCBA membership and participation in RCBA events by attorneys from all areas of practice.
Co-chairs:
R. Leigh Frost: Law Offices of R. Leigh Frost, (651) 222-0672
Shirlene Perrin: Law Office of Shirlene Perrin, (651) 379-2759

Memorials Committee
Assist in planning the annual memorials for deceased members of the Ramsey County bench and bar.
Co-chairs:
Eric Larson: St. Paul City Attorney's Office, (651) 266-8728
Hon. Teresa Warner: Second Judicial District

Mentoring Committee
Serve as a mentor for a newer attorney.
Co-chairs:
Hon. George Perez, Minnesota Tax Court, (651) 296-2806
Hon. Gordon Shumaker, Minnesota Court of Appeals, (651) 297-1068

New Lawyers Committee
Plan social events, CLEs and community service projects for RCBA new lawyers.
Co-chairs:
Mark Priore: Priore Law Offices, (651) 291-8627
Elyssa Weber: League of Minnesota Cities, (651) 281-1248

Office Space Task Force
Co-chairs:
Charles Clippert: Bethel & Associates, (651) 292-9406
Thomas McEllistrem: Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, (651) 227-0611

Publications Committee
Write short articles for the Barrister, the monthly newsletter of the RCBA and oversee design and publication of the newsletter.
Co-chairs:
Thomas Boyd: Winthrop & Weinstine PA, (612) 604-6505
David Schultz: Hamline University Graduate School of Management and Public Administration, (651) 523-2858

Solo/Small Firm Committee
Plan CLEs, social events and networking opportunities for attorneys in solo or small firm practice.
Co-chairs:
Kirsten Libby: Strusinski Libby & Associates PA, (651) 487-1208, ext. 13
Brian McMahon: McMahon Law Firm, (651) 602-6267

Youth & the Law Committee
Participate in programs that educate young people about the law and promote volunteerism in education.
Co-chairs:
J.P. Barone: Minnesota Attorney General's Office, (651) 296-3301
David Palm: St. Paul City Attorney's Office, (651) 266--8786