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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
Ms. Michelle Arrington Member 2026
Hon. Nina Markette Baker Member 2027
Ms. Keona Monay Blunt Member 2026
Hon. LaTisha Dear Jackson Member 2026
Mr. Miguel Angel Dominguez Member 2026
Mr. Ira L. Foster Member 2027
Mrs. Terrica Redfield Ganzy Member 2026
Mr. Lester B. Johnson, III Member 2026
Mr. Francys Johnson, Jr. Member 2027
Ms. Linda A. Klein Member 2026
Ms. Nyonnohweah Snami Seekie Member 2026
Mr. R. Gary Spencer Member 2028
Hon. Lawton E. Stephens Member 2026
Mr. S. Lester Tate, III Member 2026
Mr. Michael Brian Terry Member 2026
Ms. Anita Wallace Thomas Member 2028
Mr. Michael W. Tyler Member 2026
Mr. James A. Yancey, Jr. Member 2026
Ms. Bettina Wing-Che Yip Member 2026
Ms. Shiriki Cavitt Jones Executive Committee Liaison 2026
Mr. Damon Erik Elmore Staff Liaison 2026
Ms. Megan Jones Staff Liaison 2026