Committees

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Serving on a committee can help you get to know other RCBA members while making a difference. Send an email to request to join a committee.

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Bench & Bar Benefit Committee

Help to plan and recruit sponsors and auction donors for the annual gala event.

Co-Chairs:

Caryn Boisen | Larson King LLP
Renee Fossen | ADR Forum

Charity Golf Tournament Committee

Help to plan and recruit sponsors and golfers for the tournament.

Co-Chairs:

Jim Erickson, Jr. | Erickson, Bell, Beckman & Quinn
Martin Norder | Kelly and Lemmons

Diversity Committee

The mission of the Ramsey County Bar Association Diversity Committee is to advance and promote diversity and equal opportunity at every level of the legal profession.

Co-Chairs:

Maya Missaghi | Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.
Sheina Long | David M Werwie & Associates

Staff:

Erikka Ryan | 612-278-6321

Ethics Committee

The committee investigates complaints filed with the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility against attorneys in Ramsey County. To apply for this committee, please submit your resume and a letter explaining your interest to Cheryl Dalby at cdalby@mnbars.org. Terms are in three year increments, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The committee meets at 8:00 a.m. the third Thursday of every month. New committee members are appointed shortly after July 1; applications must be in by May 6 for consideration for the upcoming year.

Chair:

Timothy J. Simonson

Judges’ Dinner Committee

Plan skits and recruit actors for this popular annual event.

Chair:

Anna Street | Tuft Lach Jerabek & O'Connell PLLC

Judiciary Committee

Coordinate plebiscites before judicial elections and appointments.

Co-Chairs:

Andy Rorvig | McEllistrem Fargione Rorvig & Moe, PA
Maya Missaghi | Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.

Memorials Committee

Assist in planning the annual memorials for deceased members of the Ramsey County bench and bar.

Co-Chairs:

Michael Black (retired)
Michael Burke (retired)

Solo/Small Firm Committee

Plan CLEs, social events and networking opportunities for attorneys in solo or small firm practice.

Co-Chairs:

Kristen Bullock | Bullock Law PLLC
Nancy Krieg | New Beginnings Law LLC
Emily Peterson | Schneider Peterson Law, LLC

Youth Civics Initiative

Participate in programs that educate young people about the law and promote volunteerism in education.

Co-Chairs:

Maya Missaghi | Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.
Hon. Jessica Palmer-Denig | Administrative Law Judge