National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

Committees

Two central themes provide the fundamental foundation for all activities of the National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary (NCALJ)—the personal, professional growth of members and the sound development of the law relating to the administrative judiciary. The Conference seeks to improve the functioning of the administrative law judge by contributing to developments in legislation and regulations; by objectively and fairly evaluating such developments; by communicating the Conference's evaluations, critiques and concerns to policy makers and government officials; and by sharing these communications with Conference members and the public.

In working toward achieving these goals, NCALJ's Executive Committee is acutely aware that each theme can be most effectively pursued through activities which foster and encourage a diverse membership, broad opportunities for all members to contribute in their own way, and the ability of the Conference to open paths for members to participate and advance, if and as they wish, in the development of NCALJ.

Perhaps the best way NCALJ members work together professionally and socially to meet the Conference's goals is through the committee system which provides a lively and open forum for debate, analysis and education. Through the work and dedication of committees, NCALJ gives you access to other judges from across the country with common, as well as diverse, interests and goals.

Using the national voice of the American Bar Association, NCALJ committees have achieved a great deal on behalf of the administrative judiciary, yet there is much more to be accomplished. Many NCALJ members have expressed the view that Committee work has provided them with unprecedented professional and personal growth and for that reason, Conference committees have a very enthusiastic group of individuals committed to the cause of improved judicial standards. NCALJ encourages its members to become involved and bring their ideas and concerns to the attention of these committees so that the objectives and interests of all members can be heard, understood and incorporated into NCALJ proposals, projects and initiatives.

NCALJ Committees for the 2007-08 association year include:

Committee	Chair(s), Co-Chairs(s) and Vice-Chair(s)
AALJ Liaison	Chair: Hon. Ron Bernoski
Administration Adjudication Public Awareness Group	Chair: Hon. Tyrone T. Butler
Administrative Law and Regulatory Policy	Co-Chair: Hon. Tela Gatewood Co-Chair: Hon. Richard Goodwin
ADR and Mediation in Administrative Hearings and Adjudication	Chair: Hon. Janet Mahon
Annual Meeting	Chair: Hon. Richard Goodwin
Arbitration	Chair: Hon. Jim Kerr
Budget	Chair: Hon. R. Bryan McDaniel Vice-Chair: Hon. Thomas Snook
Central Panel Judges	Chair: Hon. Julian Mann Vice-Chair: Hon. John Hardwicke

Diversity	Co-Chair: Hon. William B. Churchill Co-Chair: Hon. Errol Powel
Education	Co-Chair: Hon. Ed Schoenbaum Co-Chair: Hon. Ruth Kleinfeld
Ethics	Co-Chair: Hon. Larry Butler Co-Chair: Hon. Richard Luis Co-Chair: Hon. Mary Margaret Anderson
Federal Legislation	Co-Chair: Hon. Jodi B. Levine Co-Chair: Hon. Dan Solomon Co-Chair: John M. Vittone
Health and Benefits	Co-Chair: Hon. Jodi Levine Co-Chair: Hon. Thomas W. Snook

Immigration Law	Chair: Hon. Ira Sandron
International Law	Co-Chair: Hon. Tyrone Butler Co-Chair: Hon. Edwin L. Felter Jr. Co-Chair: Hon. R. Bryan McDaniel
Joint Ad Law Programs	Co-Chair: Hon. Ruth Kleinfeld Co-Chair: Hon. Jodi B. Levine
Joint Issues and Programs with Health Law	Chair: Hon. Chris Graham
Joint Issues with Labor and Employment Law	Chair: Hon. Ira Sandron
Joint Programs with National Judicial College	Chair: Hon. Janet Mahon
Joint Programs with TIPS	Chair: Hon. Janet M. Coulter
Judicial Independence/APA	Co-Chair: Hon. Ronald G. Bernoski Co-Chair: Hon. Julian Mann
Judicial Security, Space and Performance	Chair: Hon. Ira Sandron
Judicial Selection, Tenure and Compensation	Chair: Hon. Thomas Snook
Judicial Technology	Chair: Hon. Gregory Holiday
Membership	Co-Chair: Hon. Tela L. Gatewood Co-Chair: Hon. Ann Breen Greco
Midyear Meeting	Co-Chair: Hon. Bruce Cooper Co-Chair: Hon. Ann Breen Greco
NAALJ Coordination	Co-Chair: Hon. Julian Mann Co-Chair: Hon. Janet Raider
Nominating - By appointment only	Chair: Hon. Tela Gatewood
Publications	Chair: Hon. Richard C. Goodwin Vice-Chair: Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum
Public Relations	Chair: Hon. Yvette Diamond

Senior and Retired Judges	Co-Chair: Hon. John Hardwicke Co-Chair: Hon. Jim Kerr Co-Chair: Hon. Ruth Kleinfeld
Special Education	Chair: Hon. Julian Mann Vice-Chair: Hon. Ann Breen-Greco

State Administrative Law	Chair: Hon. Janet Raider Vice-Chair: Hon. Richard Luis
State ALJ Study Project	Chair: Hon. Chris McNeill

Strategic Planning	Co-Chair: Hon. Judith Susan Boggs Co-Chair: Hon. R. Bryan McDaniel
Workers Compensation Judges	Co-Chair: Hon. Janet Coulter Co-Chair: Hon. Ed Felter

View descriptions of NCALJ committees here.

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