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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. Anita Wallace Thomas Chairperson 2025
Mr. R. Gary Spencer Vice Chairperson 2025
Ms. Keona Monay Blunt Member 2025
Ms. Veronica Rogusky Cox Member 2025
Hon. LaTisha Dear Jackson Member 2025
Ms. Michelle Arrington Member 2025
Ms. Bettina Wing-Che Yip Member 2025
Ms. Dawn Michele Jones Member 2025
Mr. James A. Yancey, Jr. Member 2025
Hon. Lawton E. Stephens Member 2025
Mr. S. Lester Tate, III Member 2025
Mr. Michael W. Tyler Member 2025
Ms. Nyonnohweah Snami Seekie Member 2025
Mr. Michael Brian Terry Member 2025
Mrs. Terrica Redfield Ganzy Member 2025
Mr. Miguel Angel Dominguez Member 2026
Mr. Lester B. Johnson, III Member 2026
Ms. Linda A. Klein Member 2026
Mr. Francys Johnson, Jr. Member 2027
Mr. Ira L. Foster Member 2027
Hon. Nina Markette Baker Member 2027
Ms. Shiriki Cavitt Jones Executive Committee Liaison 2025
Mr. Damon Erik Elmore Staff Liaison 2025
Ms. Megan Jones Staff Liaison 2025
Ms. Paula J. Frederick Staff Liaison 2025