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The Louisville Bar Association thrives on the expertise of its members. By serving on a committee, you can help shape our programming, enhance member benefits and guide the direction of our association. Volunteer your time and become a leader in our community.
See below for more information on our current committees, their leadership and staff liaisons.
Communications
Bruce A. Brightwell, Chair
The Communications Committee strives too ensure continuity and focus of internal/external communications in support of the LBA’s organizational and strategic objectives. It oversees communications content and methods, including through the website, on social media and in print publications.
LBA Staff Liasion: Tess Taylor, ttaylor@loubar.org.
Continuing legal education
Position Available, Chair
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 provide seminars and has the option to develop seminars in addition to those produced by sections.
LBA Staff Liasion: Lisa Anspach, lanspach@loubar.org.
Diversity & Inclusion
Michelle Duncan
John Selent, Co-Chairs
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s overeaching 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 Heritage celebration) and administers a scholarship program for students at the UofL Brandeis School of Law.
LBA Staff Liaison: Lisa Anspach, lanspach@loubar.org.
GENDER EQUITY
Jennifer W. Kleier, Chair
The Gender Equity Committee examines and addresses issue related to pay inequity among attorneys based on gender; parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child; and workplance 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, lanspach@loubar.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Jennifer W. Kleier, Chair
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, lanspach@loubar.org.
INVESTMENT
Mark S. Franklin, Chair
The Investment Committee is responsible 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 assests within guidelines established by the Board of Directors. It also reviews the investment policy statement and recommends any revisions or modifications for approval by the Board of Directors.
LBA Staff Liaison: Kristen Miller, kmiller@loubar.org.
KENTUCKY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES
Abigale Rhodes Green, Chair
The KLRS Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors rules and regulations for enrollment in and delivery of the LBA’s lawyer referrral services, including assignment of matters to participating attorneys, collection of fees and marketing of services to the public.
LBA Staff Liaison: Debroah Dye, ddye@loubar.org.
MEMBER SERVICES
Amy DeRenzo Hulbert, Chair
The Member Services Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors requirements for LBA membership as well as the development and delivery of member benefits.
LBA Staff Liaison: Marisa Motley, mmotley@loubar.org.