The Lawyers Conference

    About Us

    The Lawyers Conference is a home for legal professionals within the ABA Judicial Division. Members work closely with judges and law professionals to advance the judicial administration.

    Who We Are

    The Lawyers Conference (LC) is composed of both judicial and non-judicial members including lawyers, judges, court managers, legal teachers, writers and publishers, and law students.

    Our Mission

    The Lawyers Conference of the Judicial Division provides a forum for attorneys and law students to interact with members of the judiciary and the community; to improve the administration of justice; to advance confidence in the judiciary; and to promote a diverse and adequately funded justice system

    Governance

    LC Bylaws: The LC is governed by its bylaws, last amended in 2010.

    LC Discussion Group: The LC e-mail discussion group provides a forum for members of to share information, seek advice and obtain professional support.

    Recharge 2018 Strategic Plan: Most recently updated in February 2018, RECHARGE is the Lawyers Conference Strategic Plan.

    Member Orientation: A guide to understanding how the LC operates under the ABA Judicial Division.

    LAWYERS CONFERENCE
    2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    CHAIR
    Mark G. Sessions
    San Antonio, TX

    CHAIR-ELECT
    Carolyn Dubay
    Raleigh, NC

    VICE-CHAIR
    Monica A. Fennell
    Greencastle, IN

    SECRETARY
    Andrew Schpak
    Portland, OR

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
    Mark O’Halloran
    Mercer Island, WA

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

    Melissa Aubin
    Eugene, OR

    Josephine Bahn
    Washington, DC

    Jack Brown
    Tulsa, OK

    Daniel Gourash
    Westlake, OH

    Merril Hirsh
    Washington, DC

    James Pauli
    Silver Spring, MD

    Jay Ray
    Plano, TX

    Neal Sonnett
    Miami, FL

    Mario Sullivan
    Chicago, IL

    ABA BOARD OF
    GOVERNORS LIAISON
    Darcee Siegel
    Bal Harbour, FL

    DELEGATE TO THE ABA
    HOUSE OF DELEGATES
    Richard Bien
    Kansas City, MO

    YOUNG LAWYERS
    DIVISION LIAISON
    Shenique Moss
    Detroit, MI

    LAW STUDENT
    DIVISION LIAISON
    Kekelly Ketemepi
    Bronx, NY

    Our History

    In 2010, the Lawyers Conference marked its 35th Anniversary of dedicated service to the justice system, the profession and the public. The Lawyers Conference 35th Anniversary Monograph highlights the many achievements of the LC members over the years.