What committee(s) are you applying for? Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.

First Choice

---Access to Justice CommitteeAlternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeCommittee on the Administration of JusticeCommittee on Appellate CourtsCommittee on Federal CourtsCore Skills Programming CommitteeJury Instructions CommitteeVeterans and Military Affairs Committee

Second Choice

---Access to Justice CommitteeAlternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeCommittee on the Administration of JusticeCommittee on Appellate CourtsCommittee on Federal CourtsCore Skills Programming CommitteeJury Instructions CommitteeVeterans and Military Affairs Committee

Third Choice

---Access to Justice CommitteeAlternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeCommittee on the Administration of JusticeCommittee on Appellate CourtsCommittee on Federal CourtsCore Skills Programming CommitteeJury Instructions CommitteeVeterans and Military Affairs Committee

How did you learn of the committee(s) for which you are applying (committee member, website, colleague, announcement, other)?

If you are any attorney, please list the fields in which you practice and note whether you are a certified specialist.

List any CLA sections for which you are a member. Membership in CLA section is required. Membership in the Litigation Section is preferred but not required. Certain committees require membership in a specific CLA Section. Please see committee descriptions for specific requirements.

Volunteer Service. Please list current and prior volunteer service with CLA, the State Bar of California, local/affinity bar associations, legal groups, or any other organizations. Identify volunteer activities that have prepared you to assist int he work committee for which you are applying.

Discipline Record. Please list any formal disciplinary charges filed against you by the State Bar of California (or any other state bar) and provide the status or disposition of such charges.

Statement of Interest. Please state why you wish to serve on each committee for which you are applying and describe the contributions you intend to make if you are selected. Include any information about your practice or experience that will inform your work with the committee.

Ideas for Committee. For each committee to which you are applying, please briefly describe at least one continuing education program or other activity you would be interest in organizing, leading or working on a committee member.

Optional Information Regarding Diversity. You are invited, but not required, to provide information about yourself that would help further the committee’s goal or promoting and maintaining diversity, including diversity in terms of practice area, practice type, geographic location, experience, ethnicity, race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military status, and other characteristics.

Other Information. Please provide any other information you would like the committee to consider regarding your application.

For diversity purpose, which one of the following best describes your current type of employment?
Private Law FirmIn-House CounselMediator/ArbitratorJudicial OfficerAcademiaNonprofit Legal ServicesGovernment AttorneyRetired AttorneyRetired Judicial OfficerOther

If you selected "Government Attorney", please specify.

If you selected "Other", please specify.

If you selected "Private Law Firm", what is the size of your firm (approximate number of attorneys, office locations)?

Resume. Please submit a current resume with your application.

References. Letters of reference are welcome but not required.