Updated: July 18, 2024

Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Dispute Resolution Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 


Election Information

Congratulations, Incoming Executive Committee Members!

Below are the results of the Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee election. Thank you for voting!

For more information about the section and its executive committee roles, please review the Section's bylaws. Winners are listed alphabetically by position.

Chair: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Paula Emery

Secretary: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025

Dee Knapp

Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025

Courtland Shafer

At-Large Member: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024

Oliver Garrison

At-Large Member: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026

Mel Simburg

At-Large Member: three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027

Jasbinder Dhoot

Oliver Garrison

Donna Lurie

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Dispute Resolution Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

  • Chair
  • Vice Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Up to Eight (8) At-Large Members

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