MEMBERS OF THE NH Bar’s Board of Governors for the 2001-2002 year began their tenure at the conclusion of this year’s Annual Meeting. This is the latest installment in a series of interviews with board members.

Years in practice: 23 years.

Areas of practice: Employment law, commercial litigation, mediation/arbitration.

Bar activities: NHBA vice president, 2000-2001; Bar representative to NH Judicial Council; past chair, NHBA Committee on Cooperation with the Courts; director, New Hampshire Bar Foundation; director, New Horizons, Inc.; NH Board of Bar Examiners (1993-present).

Other activities: Member, William S. Batchelder Inn of Court; former president, Daniel Webster Inn of Court; fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; trustee, Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Key issues facing Bar Association and legal profession: Restoration of public confidence in the judiciary; globalization of the practice of law and multidisciplinary practice issues; access to justice for all citizens; and maintenance of the balance between professional and personal lives for attorneys.

Areas or initiatives you would like to pursue as a board member: Continuing communication and outreach with Bar members and the public on measures to improve public understanding and bolster confidence in NH’s legal system; improving access to justice; and enhancing the diversity of the legal profession.

Years in practice: 5 ½.

Areas of practice: Civil litigation, family law, business law.

Bar activities: Pro Bono, Mock Trial, A Lawyer in Every School, NH Bar Board of Governors Member Initiatives Committee. Member of the Family Law; Corporation, Banking and Business Law; and Business Litigation sections.

Other activities: Member, NH Women’s Bar Association; fellow, Frank Rowe Kenison Inn of Court; member, board of trustees of Lake Sunapee Region VNA and board of trustees of New London Hospital.

Key issues facing Bar Association and legal profession: Public perception. Lawyers need to insist on a higher standard of competence within our own profession.

Areas or initiatives you would like to pursue as a board member: See above.

Years in practice: 10. Also a member of the Manchester Bar Association, the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association, the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Areas of practice: Personal injury, family law, criminal defense.

Bar activities: Member, Pro Bono Advisory Board; former chair, New Lawyers Committee; member of Member Services Work Group; past member of the Ethics Committee. Participant in Lawyer in Every School and referral marathons for Pro Bono DOVE Program, prior faculty member for DOVE training. Coach for entrant in the NHBA Mock Trial competition. Host and volunteer for LawLine.

Other activities: Immediate past president, Manchester Bar Association.

Key issues facing Bar Association and legal profession: Of primary concern are issues of professionalism, civility and credibility of lawyers. Our profession has endured great media scrutiny and public criticism over the past year. In that climate, we have a heavy burden to demonstrate professional civility and objectivity in all that we do – both within the Bar and in our dealings with the public at large. Encouraging our colleagues to transcend the pressures of practice and demonstrate their qualities above all is our collective obligation.

Areas or initiatives you would like to pursue as a board member: As Board members, it is essential that we strive to utilize our organization to continue to strengthen the relationships within the legal community and to serve the membership. Having strong bonds within our organization will help build collegiality and hopefully foster professionalism, civility and credibility with and for the Bar.

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