www.loubar.org 4 Louisville Bar Briefs William F. McMurry & Associates, PLLC Trust us to handle your clients’ Legal Malpractice Claims William F. McMurry Board Certified as a Legal Malpractice Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA.ORG) The ABPLA is accredited by the ABA to certify specialist in the field of Legal Malpractice - SCR 3.130 (7.40) [email protected] (502) 326-9000 William F. McMurry will personally handle each case while some services may be provided by others. COMMUNICATIONS Chair: Bruce A. Brightwell The Communications Committee strives to ensure continuity and focus of inter- nal/external communications in support of the LBA’s organizational and strategic objectives. It oversees communication content and methods, including through the website, on social media and in our publications. LBA Staff Liaison: Shannon Greer, [email protected] CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Chair: Position Open Committee members assist in providing input and advice to the CLE Department and by offering suggestions regarding topics, speakers, delivery methods, costs and marketing of CLE seminars. This committee helps various sections meet their obligation to produce seminars and has the option to develop seminars in addition to those produced by the sections. LBA Staff Liaison: Lisa Anspach, [email protected] DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Co-chairs: Michelle Duncan and John Selent The Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s overarching goal is to help the LBA more closely reflect the community it serves by encouraging persons from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession to pursue careers in the law and to facilitate full participation by attorneys from such groups in bar programs and activities. Among other things, it plans special events (e.g., Black History Month program, Hispanic Heri- tage Month celebration) and administers a scholarship program for students at the UofL Brandeis School of Law. LBA Staff Liaison: Lisa Anspach, [email protected] GENDER EQUITY Chair: Jennifer Kleier The Gender Equity Committee ex- amines and addresses issues related to pay inequity among attorneys based on gender; parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child; and workplace sexual harassment. It also works in conjunction with the Jefferson County Women Lawyers Association to establish mentoring relationships for the benefit of females embarking upon legal careers. LBA Staff Liaison: Lisa Anspach, [email protected] HEALTH & WELLNESS Chair: Jennifer Kleier The Health & Wellness Committee examines and addresses issues related to bettering the profession by destigmatizing mental health issues, increasing overall well-being, offering fitness activities and resources and programs to strengthen legal professionals and law students. LBA Staff Liaison: Lisa Anspach, [email protected] INVESTMENT Chair: Mark Franklin The Investment Committee is respon- sible for managing the LBA’s investment account. It is authorized to engage investment advisors and oversee their activities. It may establish brokerage accounts and make decisions to buy, sell or hold individual assets within guidelines established by the Board of Directors. It also reviews the invest- ment policy statement and recommends any revisions or modifications for approval by the Board of Directors. LBA Staff Liaison: Kristen Miller, [email protected] KENTUCKY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Chair: Abigale Rhodes Green The KLRS Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors rules and regu- lations for enrollment in and delivery of the LBA’s lawyer referral services, including assignment of matters to par- ticipating attorneys, collection of fees and marketing of services to the public. LBA Staff Liaison: Deborah Dye, [email protected] MEMBER SERVICES Chair: Amy DeRenzo Hulbert The Member Services Committee is responsible for reviewing and recom- mending to the Board of Directors requirements for LBA membership as well as the development and delivery of member benefits. LBA Staff Liaison: Marisa Motley, [email protected] PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE Chair: Sarah McKenna The Public Outreach Committee pro- vides opportunities for attorneys to participate in service projects that make Louisville a better community. Current projects include: Back 2 School supply drive, Santa’s Court Toy Drive (benefit- ing The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program), the Summer Law Institute and the High School Intern Program. LBA Staff Liaison: Marisa Motley, [email protected] THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 COMMITTEE CHAIRS MARCH 12 MEETING AT 1 PM Our committee's mission is to promote excellence in legal education by organizing engaging and informative CLE events that cater to the diverse needs of our legal community. Together, we can make a significant impact on the professional development of our fellow attorneys while fostering a supportive environment for knowledge sharing and networking. INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CLE COMMITTEE? email Lisa Anspach, CLE Director at [email protected]