The MSBA Assembly will elect nominees to the following Supreme Court boards at its April 29 meeting. Members interested in being nominated should submit a Qualifications & Interest Statement to the MSBA office before March 22, 2010. The Elections/Appointments Committee will review the statements, interview candidates and develop recommendations for the Assembly.
1. Client Security Board -- The term of Timothy O’Brien, Hennepin County, expires June 30, 2010. Mr. O’Brien has served one term and is eligible and interested in serving an additional term.
2. State Board of Continuing Legal Education – The terms of Marlene Garvis, Hennepin County, and Glen Jacobson, Renville County, expire June 30, 2010. Ms. Garvis has served two terms and is not eligible to serve an additional term. Mr. Jacobson has served one term and is eligible and interested in serving an additional term.
3. Legal Services Advisory Committee -- The term of Nicholas Slade, Hennepin County, expires July 1, 2010. Mr. Slade has served one term and is eligible and interested in serving an additional term.
In addition, the Assembly will elect two representatives to the CMLS Board and four delegates to the ABA:
4. Central Minnesota Legal Services – The terms of Carol Klaphake and Patrick O’Donnell expire April 30, 2010. Ms. Klaphake and Mr. O’Donnell are eligible and interested in serving an additional term.
5. MSBA/ABA Delegates – The terms of John Dornik, Jon Duckstad, Judge George Perez and Brent Routman expire at the end of the ABA meeting in August. Mr. Dornik, Mr. Duckstad, and Mr. Routman are eligible and interested in serving an additional term. Judge Perez has served three terms and is not eligible for another term. This seat is designated for a diverse candidate.
Any questions contact Joni Fenner.