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    ABA Criminal Justice Section Council Nominations: 2025

    The following positions are available:

    First Vice Chair (must be Other)

    In line to become the Chair of the Section. The First Vice Chair shall aid the Chair in the performance of the Chair's responsibilities in the manner and to the extent requested.

    Five Vice Chairs at Large (Prosecution, Defense or Other)

    Serve on the Section Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Section.

    Secretary (Prosecution, Defense or Other)

    The Secretary ensures that complete and accurate records, including minutes of Council meetings, of Section business and correspondence are maintained; and performs such other duties as may be requested by the Chair or the Council. This is a one year term.

    Five Council positions (Prosecution, Defense or Other)

    The Council is responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Section and has the powers necessary for carrying out that responsibility.

    Young Lawyer Council member (Under 36, Prosecution or Defense)

    How to Apply

    Please attach the following required documents to this completed form:

    1. Nominee's resume/CV (No more than five pages)
    2. Letter(s) of support, if you are not nominating yourself  (Up to three letters)
    3. Picture of Nominee (In one of the following formats: jpeg, jfif, png) Only completed nomination packages will be considered.

    Please return the complete package to:

    Mitzy Reid
    Administrative Assistant Criminal Justice Section
    [email protected]
    (202) 662-1038

    and

    Kevin Scruggs
    Director, Criminal Justice Section [email protected]
    (202) 662-1503