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What is the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors?

The State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors oversees the policy making and operations of the organization.

What does the Florida Bar Board of Governors do?

The 52-member Board of Governors has exclusive authority to formulate and adopt matters of policy concerning the activities of the Bar, subject to limitations imposed by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The Board selects the executive director.

What is the purpose of the Board of Governors?

The Board of Governors was established in 2003 after the successful passage of the constitutional amendment heralded by Graham in 2002. A statewide board of education, also appointed by the governor, oversaw kindergarten through higher education, but focused mostly on K-12 education and community colleges.

Who are the members of the Florida Board of Governors?

The Florida Board of Governors has seventeen members, including fourteen voting members appointed by the governor, as well as, the Florida commissioner of education, the chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, and the president of the Florida Student Association. The board appoints a chancellor, who serves as the system's chief executive.

How many members are on the Florida Bar Board of Governors?

The Florida Bar Board of Governors. The 52-member Board of Governors has exclusive authority to formulate and adopt matters of policy concerning the activities of the Bar, subject to limitations imposed by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The Board selects the executive director.

Can a board member serve without pay?

Board members serve without pay, although the public members can be reimbursed for most of their travel expenses. Review member addresses in 2021-22 BOG List (Alpha Order) or 2021-22 BOG List (Circuit Order).

How many times does the WSBA board meet?

The Board meets six times each year at locations across the state. Except for executive sessions, Board meetings are open to the public. The Board has several committees, and governors serve as liaisons to WSBA committees.

Who is Sunitha Anjilvel?

Sunitha Anjilvel was elected by the Board of Governors in May 2019 as 1st-District Governor to complete the term of the position vacated by Michael Cherry. She has practiced family law and estate planning in the Pacific Northwest since 2008. Since her first admission to practice law in 1990, Anjilvel has practiced in a variety of courts in Canada, California, and Washington state in the areas of family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. In 2005 she served as director of a bipartisan campaign to support a redistricting reform initiative on California’s statewide ballot. She is committed to social justice and currently is a member of the WSBA Diversity Committee and a director on the Board of DRAW (Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington). Anjilvel has also volunteered for the Kinship Care Project and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. She has a B.A. from McGill University and a J.D. from Dalhousie Law School. She is licensed to practice law in Washington and California.

Who is Alec Stephens?

Alec Stephens was re-elected to the Board of Governors in January 2021. He was first elected to the Board in 2017. Prior to serving on the Board, Stephens served two terms as Chair of the WSBA Civil Rights Law Section, and was the small Sections representative on the Board of Governor’s Sections Policy Work Group. He has been a civil rights lawyer since his admission to the Bar in 1981, and was national co-director of the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council, and national co-chair of the National Lawyers Guild Affirmative Action/Anti-Discrimination Committee. He began his career as Northwestern Regional Attorney for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Who is Kyle Sciuchetti?

Kyle Sciuchetti was first elected to the Board of Governors in September 2017 to represent District 3. He was elected as President-Elect in October 2019 and sworn in as President in September 2020. He is a partner of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP where he serves as outside counsel for businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. His practice includes civil litigation, with an emphasis in complex construction disputes and business matters in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. His clients include construction contractors, consultants, design professionals, firearms manufacturers, transportation-related companies, restaurants, component manufacturers and other businesses large and small.

Who is Brian Tollefson?

Judge Tollefson is a principal at Black Robe Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC. He served on the Pierce County Superior Court bench for over 27 years. While on the bench he was active in the Superior Court Judges Association (SCJA) as a member of the Board of Trustees, together with several SCJA committees. He served on the Pierce County Superior Court Executive Committee and served as presiding judge, continuing active participation in numerous Superior Court committees. Before his judicial career, he was a partner in a Tacoma law firm. He is an emeritus member of the Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court and has worked with the National Courts & Sciences Institute (NCSI, formerly known as ASTAR).

Who is Brent Williams Ruth?

Since 2015, he has been the sole proprietor of a concierge estate planning, probate/trust, and elder law firm. Since starting his own firm, Williams-Ruth has volunteered with Seattle University School of Law as a mentor and judge for legal writing oral arguments. He began his volunteer service with the WSBA in 2018 when he joined the Character and Fitness Board, serving as its vice chair in the 2019-2020 year. He resigned his position with Character and Fitness in September 2020 to take his seat as a governor. He also serves as a trustee on the Washington State Bar Association Foundation.

Who is Bryn Peterson?

Since 2002, he has delivered comprehensive legal support on a variety of corporate matters including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, insurance, risk management, capital projects, taxation, and audits. Peterson’s diverse legal background includes eight years as internal legal counsel for multimillion-dollar corporations including Green Giant Fresh and Tree Top, and multibillion-dollar corporation Darigold, Inc. His experience spans companies across varied sectors including technology, food/beverage, and agriculture. Peterson is the oldest child of eight.

Meeting Dates, Notices & Materials

The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors holds meetings throughout the year. Find the dates and times and follow along for current updates in regards to the University.

By-Laws

The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors is vested by law with all powers and authority to govern and set policies in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

Board Members

The members of Southeast’s Board of Governors are appointed to office by the Missouri governor.