Bar Committees

Bar Headquarters Operations Committee

Oversees the operations of the Association’s Executive Office to ensure its maximum efficiency and performance.

Bench-Bar Committee (Federal)

Maintains communication between the Federal Bench and Bar of Camden County and provides forum for discussion of matters of mutual interest and concern.

Budget and Finance Committee

Develops Association’s annual operating budget and monitors finances throughout the year.

Bylaws Committee

Drafts proposed amendments to Association Bylaws and interprets the language of existing Bylaws when questions arise.

CDR Committee

Civil Practice Committee

Focuses on all aspects of civil practice including arbitrations, differentiated case management, mediation and other dispute resolution programs in Camden County. Also serves as liaison to the bench in Camden County and provides a forum for discussion of matters of mutual interest and concern.

Class Action Practice Committee

Commercial Litigation Committee

Committee on Professionalism

Develops methods and means of addressing issues of lack of courtesy, civility and competence in dealings between attorneys and between attorneys and the Courts.

Continuing Legal Education Committee

Plans and schedules annual calendar of CLE seminars in diverse areas of legal interest and concern to inform, educate and assist Association members and non-member attorneys.

Courthouse Facilities Committee

Assists the Court in efforts to improve and/or better utilize the space and facilities in the Hall of Justice; in its efforts to obtain additional space and/or facilities; and makes recommendations with respect to those subjects to the Board of Trustees.

Criminal Practice Committee

Composed of attorneys who are criminal law practitioners or who have an interest in Criminal Law. Focuses on all aspects of criminal practice. Serves as liaison to the bench in Camden County and provides a forum for discussion of matters of mutual interest and concern.

Debtor-Creditor Relations Committee

Coordinates the debtor-creditor practice between the Bench and Bar in Camden County.

Elder Law & Disability Committee

Focuses on the special challenges and needs of senior citizens in the community, and develops programs to address those problems and needs.

Family Law Committee

Coordinates the Family Law Practice between the Bench and Bar through the exchange of information between the judges assigned to the Matrimonial Bench and Family Law practitioners.

Government Liaison Committee

Act as liaison between the Association and Public Office holders to advance the interests of the profession and Association members in legislative matters.

Group Insurance Programs Committee

Responsible for researching and implementing group insurance plans to benefit Association members.

Health Law Committee

Concerned with issues that affect the public and attorneys relative to health care.

Hon. John F. Gerry Award Committee

Hon. Peter J. Devine, Jr. Award Committee

Immigration Law

Labor & Employment Law Committee

Concentrates on Labor and employment laws and issues.

Law Day

Lawyer Referral Service Advisory Committee

Organizes and oversees the operation of the Association’s Lawyer Referral Service, and promulgates rules for the conduct of the service and membership on its attorney panel.

Membership Committee

Responsible for programs and services that secure new and retain existing Association members.

Memorials Committee

Municipal Court Committee

Nominating Committee

Responsible for developing the annual Association slate of officer and trustee nominees in accordance with Association By-laws.

Personal Injury Law Committee

Composed of Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Counsel who practice Personal Injury Law.

Pro Bono Legal Services Committee

Establishes a format for providing legal services to indigent clients who do not meet the financial criteria to be served by South Jersey Regional Legal Services.

Probate and Trust Committee

Concentrate on Probate and Trust issues.

Public Benefits Committee

Plans and implements programs and events of a public service/charitable nature.

Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Committee

Superior Court Committee (Special Civil Part)

Taxation Committee

Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

Women in the Profession Committee

Focuses on issues and programs of interest to women lawyers.

Workers’ Compensation Committee

Young Lawyer Committee