Standing Committees
Jury Instructions Committee
Chair: Reuben Ginsburg
Oversight: The Litigation Section Executive Committee
Member Terms: Two years, renewable. Terms begin and end on the last day of the CLA Annual Meeting.
Committee Functions: The Jury Instructions Committee reviews and comments on proposed revisions to CACI civil jury instructions and verdict forms to help ensure they are legally accurate and comprehendible. The Judicial Council issues an invitation to comment on proposed revisions twice yearly in late December and late July. The Committee’s carefully considered comments often result in meaningful improvements in the instructions. To participate in the review and comment process, please contact the Committee Chair Ben Ginsburg at reuben.ginsburg@gmail.com.