NJSBA Nominating Committee
Seeks Candidate for Vacant Seat for
At-Large Trustee
The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for a vacant seat on the Board of Trustees for an At-Large Trustee. The position is dedicated for an LGBTQ+ member and is for an unexpired term that concludes in May 2023. The candidate selected to fill the unexpired term may also seek re-nomination for a new, two-year term that will begin in May 2023.
At-Large Trustee: Every At-Large Trustee shall be elected from, among and by the general members of the Association to represent segments of the membership not adequately represented on the Board of Trustees. The purpose of the At-Large Trustee positions is to promote inclusion of as many underrepresented segments of the membership on the Board of Trustees as possible. [Article VI, 4(d)] This seat is specifically designated for members who are LGBTQ+.
Criteria: The Nominating Committee will use the following criteria to evaluate all interested candidates:
1. Adherence to the highest standards of fairness, professional responsibility, civility and professionalism;
2. The quality of prior service to the organized bar;
3. Prior or present leadership positions and degree of effectiveness in these positions;
4. Dedication, capacity for hard work, and ability to fulfill all relevant duties;
5. Awareness of the NJSBA’s internal structure, in particular the duties for the position sought;
6. Demonstrated ability to synthesize and understand extensive information;
7. Demonstrated common sense, good judgment and the ability to articulate positions intelligently;
8. Prior service to the New Jersey State Bar Association and its constituent parts;
9. Prior service to county and specialty bar associations;
10. Extent of practice in the state of New Jersey;
11. Geographical balance of the NJSBA leadership,
12. Recognition and understanding of the essential issues facing the organized bar, the profession, and capacity to lead in a creative, responsible fashion.
Filing Deadline: In order for a candidate to request consideration by the Nominating Committee, they should send a letter stating the intent to seek the position of At-Large Trustee and request a questionnaire. The Nominating Committee will review all questionnaires received by the deadline, interview all interested candidates and make a recommendation to the NJSBA Board of Trustees.
All letters indicating an intent to seek the At-Large Trustee position should include an email address for the candidate. Letters may be addressed to Amy Shimalla, Chair, NJSBA Nominating Committee, and emailed to Angela Scheck, Executive Director, at [email protected]
Upon receipt of such a request, a questionnaire will be forwarded by email. The completed questionnaire must be returned to the NJSBA no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
General questions may be directed to Ms. Scheck by email or phone at 732-937-7500.