Executive Committee

Jurisdiction: Act as necessary on urgent matters within its authority between meetings of the Board of Commissioners. Advise on the recruitment of candidates for Board of Commissioner. Review and formulate recommendations to the Board of Commissioners with respect to all matters pertaining to structure and governance. Make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on SBM appointments to external entities.

Chair: Lisa J. Hamameh

Staff liaisons: Peter Cunningham and Marge Bossenbery

Members

• David C. Anderson
• Erika L. Bryant
• Alena M. Clark
• Sherrie L. Detzler
• Robert A. Easterly
• Nicole A. Evans
• Thomas H. Howlett
• Suzanne C. Larsen
• James L. Liggins Jr.

Finance and Audit Committee

Jurisdiction: Oversee fiscal policy, ensure internal accounting controls, monitor expenses and revenues, monitor cash reserves and investments, and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on finance, budget, investments, and risk management. Recommend independent auditors, meet with the auditors to discuss audit findings, approve the annual audit, and review and approve the criteria for and aggregate amount of any staff bonuses before they are awarded.

Chair: David C. Anderson

Staff liaisons: Tatiana Goodkin and Becky Weaver

Members

• Aaron V. Burrell
• Ponce D. Clay
• Jacob G. Eccleston
• Nicole A. Evans
• Suzanne C. Larsen
• Gerrow D. Mason (Gerry)
• Lisa W. Timmons
• Tanisha M. Davis

Professional Standards Committee

Jurisdiction: Review and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding character and fitness district committee appointments, client protection fund claims, ethics, and unauthorized practice of law litigation. Make recommendations on policies and rules regarding Character and Fitness; Client Protection Fund; Interim Administrator Program; Judicial Ethics; Professional Ethics; and Unauthorized Practice of Law.

Chair: Suzanne C. Larsen

Staff liaisons: Alecia M. Chandler and Linda Rawls

Members

• Hon. Karl A. Barr
• Alena M. Clark
• Claudnyse D. Holloman
• Elizabeth A. Kitchen-Troop
• Silvia A. Mansoor
• Nicholas M. Ohanesian
• Hon. David A. Perkins
• Hon. Kristen D. Simmons

Public Policy Committee

Jurisdiction: Review and formulate recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on SBM public policy positions on proposed or pending legislation and court rules and other matters of public policy.

Chair: Erika L. Bryant

Staff liaisons: Nathan Triplett and Carrie Sharlow

Members

• Lori A. Buiteweg*
• Hon. B. Chris Christenson
• Patrick J. Crowley
• Robert A. Easterly
• Thomas H. Howlett
• Ashley E. Lowe
• Thomas P. Murray Jr.
• Douglas B. Shapiro
• Hon. Cynthia D. Stephens* (retired)
• Danielle Walton

*Non-Commissioner

Strategic Planning and Engagement Committee

Jurisdiction: Develop and oversee the implementation of the strategic plan. Review and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding new and existing programs, services, sections, and bar activities. Guide development of reports and metrics for measuring the effectiveness of efforts to advance the Strategic Plan. Review and advise on the proposed committee matrix for the upcoming bar year. Review recommendations from the Awards, Michigan Bar Journal, and Public Outreach & Education committees.

Chair: Thomas H. Howlett

Staff liaisons: Darin Day, Robinjit Eagleson, and Marjory Raymer

Members

• David C. Anderson
• Darnell T. Barton
• Sherriee L. Detzler
• Joshua A. Lerner
• James L. Liggins Jr.
• James W. Low
• Elizabeth L. Luckenbach
• Gerard V. Mantese