The Santa Monica Bar Association is a volunteer organization that functions through its Board of Trustees, its officers and through its committees. Committees offer members a means of becoming more involved in the SMBA within specific areas of focus. Here are our current roster of officers, court advisor, trustees, committees, and sections. How do you want to become more involved in the SMBA? Join SMBA. OFFICERS |
President |
President-Elect | Secretary | Treasurer |
Past-President | Judicial Advisor |
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SectionsBarristersChair: Stephanie TaftEmploymentChair: EntertainmentChair: Joseph AndersonFamily LawChair: Matthew SkarinImmigrationCo-Chair: Layla KhamoushianCo-Chair : Allison-Claire AckerIntellectual PropertyChair: Curtis RobertsPersonal InjuryCo-Chair: Sarah ChristianCo-Chair: David GharakhanianProbate & TrustCo-Chair: Timur BerberogluCo-Chair: Karen Knutson Real EstateCo-Chair: Keith TurnerCo-Chair: Kendra Leghart EVENTS
NEWSLETTERThe SMBA publishes a quarterly newsletter including a calendar of events and articles. We encourage our members to contribute their articles. | COMMITTEESBOARD DEVELOPMENT Develops board leadership and process.Chair: Jennifer Millier EVENTSOversees all events including their budgeting, attendance, and goals.Co-Chair: Jennifer Millier Co-Chair: Tiffiny Walls-Fox MANDATORY FEE ARBITRATIONOversees the fee arbitration program, ensuring compliance with California State Bar regulations.Chair: Aaron Shechet (Presiding Arbitrator) FINANCEReviews the finances of the organization.Co-Chair: Curtis Roberts Co-Chair: Tony Brown INTERNET AND PUBLICITYPromotes activities including the publishing web content and marketing.Co-Chair: Curtis Roberts MEMBERSHIPFocuses on growing membership and overseeing membership policy.Co-Chair: Alejandro Herrera Co-Chair: Alexander Gruft SPONSORSHIPOversees sponsorship goals and policy.Co-Chair: Jennifer M. Millier LEGISLATIVEReviews proposed laws and makes recommendations for supporting new law.Chair: Derek Devermont JUDICIARYReviews candidates for judicial officeChair: Mukunda Raghavan |