Bar Communities

Seeking Equal Justice and Addressing Racism & Racial Bias

This standing committee shall consider, analyze, strategize, and recommend to the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors how best to: (1) engage, listen and learn from all who are willing to share their experiences with bigotry and racism; (2) identify, address and eradicate bigotry, racism, and racial bias in the administration of justice in this State; (3) encourage, partner with and assist local Bar associations and other law-related organizations, entities and agencies to accomplish these goals state-wide; and (4) otherwise ensure an equal system of justice for all. In addition, this committee shall assist the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors in the execution and implementation of the above enumerated actions.

Committee Members

Name Position Term Expires
Ms. Dawn Michele Jones Chairperson 2028
Hon. Nina Markette Baker Member 2027
Ms. Keona Monay Blunt Member 2027
Hon. LaTisha Dear Jackson Member 2027
Mr. Miguel Angel Dominguez Member 2027
Mr. Ira L. Foster Member 2027
Mrs. Terrica Redfield Ganzy Member 2027
Mr. Francys Johnson, Jr. Member 2027
Mr. Lester B. Johnson, III Member 2027
Ms. Linda A. Klein Member 2029
Ms. Nyonnohweah Snami Seekie Member 2029
Mr. R. Gary Spencer Member 2028
Hon. Lawton E. Stephens Member 2027
Mr. S. Lester Tate, III Member 2027
Mr. Michael Brian Terry Member 2027
Ms. Anita Wallace Thomas Member 2028
Mr. Michael W. Tyler Member 2027
Mr. James A. Yancey, Jr. Member 2027
Ms. Bettina Wing-Che Yip Member 2027
Mr. Thua G. Barlay Executive Committee Liaison 2027
Mr. Damon Erik Elmore Staff Liaison 2027
Ms. Megan Jones Staff Liaison 2027