Updated: June 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

Section Executive Committee Elections

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting has closed. Results will be posted by July 26, 2024.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms
For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

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

Candidate: Paula Emery — Resume and Statement of Interest

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

Candidate: Dee Knapp

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

Candidate: Courtland Shafer — Resume and Statement of Interest

At-Large Member: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2025.

Candidate: Oliver Garrison

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

Candidate: Mel Simburg 

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

Candidate 1: Jasbinder Dhoot — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate 2: Oliver Garrison

Candidate 3: Donna Lurie — Resume and Statement of Interest

NOTE - The following position did not receive any applicants:
Vice Chair (1-year term: Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2025)
Pursuant to WSBA and section's bylaws, the Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee may appoint an individual to fill any vacant positions on an interim basis. Please send expressions of interest to Mel Simburg, Nominating Committee Chair, msimburg@simburgdr.com.

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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