State-by-State Jurisdiction Information
NOBC Webmaster
Donna Antonacci
Apex Management and Special Events
dantonacci@apexmanage.com
Kelly Schild
Apex Management and Special Events
kschild@apexmanage.com
Please contact NOBC with any questions, concerns or changes.
Email: info@nobc.org
Phone: 630-617-5153
Main Contacts are Kelly or Jackie.
Please note that NOBC is managed by Apex Management & Special Events.
Pursuant to Article XII, Section 1, of the Bylaws of the National Organization of Bar Counsel, Inc., the President has the power to appoint any Committee that the President believes may be necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the organization. The President fills all Committee vacancies. The following Ad Hoc Committee exists:
Webinar Committee
Steven T. Pulliam (KY), Chair
Kristin V. Brady (TX)
Josh Brand (MN)
Craig Bray (WA)
Jessica Donohue Rhodes (WV)
Mark Weber (NE)
Policy Advisory Committee
Douglas J. Ende (WA), Chair
Charles Centinaro (NJ)
Amber Bevacqua-Lynott (OR)
NOBC Liaisons 2017 - 2018
COORDINATING COUNCIL
Katie Uston (VA)
ABA STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE
Katie Uston (VA)
ABA STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONALISM
Wendy J. Muchman (IL)
SOC/CPR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
William D. Slease (NM)
ABA STANDING COMMITTEE ON CLIENT PROTECTION
Melinda J. Bentley (MO)
ABA STANDING COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Charles Centinaro (NJ)
ABA COMMISSION ON LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Patricia Schwartz (DE)
CPR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Tammy Pruet Northrup (LA)
Standing Committees 2016 - 2017
Pursuant to Article XII, Section 2, of the NOBC Bylaws, there are five Standing Committees. Appointments are made by the President-Elect at the Annual Meeting immediately prior to that officer's installation as President.
- The Budget Committee is composed of the Treasurer and other appointed members, Section 2(a)
- The Membership Committee is composed of the Secretary and other appointed members, Section 2(b)
- The Nominating Committee is composed of the Immediate Past President and at least two additional appointed members, Section 2(c)
- The Amicus Committee is composed of the President Elect, a member designated as chair, and three members recommended for appointment by the chair, Section 2(d)
- Program Committee is composed of the President-Elect as chair and other volunteer members, Section 2(e)
- The Resolutions Committee is composed of appointed members, Section 2(f)
- The Website and Publications Committee is composed of one board member as chair and other appointed members, Section 2(g)
Membership Committee
Charles Centinaro (NJ), Chair
Lawrence Bloom (DC)
William D. Slease (NM)
Katie Uston (VA)
Nominating Committee
William D. Slease (NM), Chair
Melinda J. Bentley (MO)
Tammy Northrup (LA)
Amicus Committee
Paul J. Burgoyne (PA), Chair
Joanne Abelson (WA)
Melinda J. Bentley (MO)
Chuck Platsmier (LA)
Julia Porter (DC)
Program Committee
Melinda J. Bentley (MO), Chair
Wendy J. Muchman (IL), Vice-Chair
Website and Publications Committee
Katie Uston (VA), Chair
Steve Pulliam (KY), Webinar Subcommittee Chair
Kristin Brady (TX)
Josh Brand (MN)
Craig Bray (WA)
Jessica Donahue (WV)
Resolutions Committee
Patricia Schwartz (DE), Chair
Root Edmonson (NC)
Tammy Northrup (LA)
Budget Committee
Wendy J. Muchman (IL), Chair
Melinda Bentley (MO)
Patricia Schwartz (DE)
