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SBA Committees

The SBA operates several committees for various activities. Students are encouraged to participate in committees as part of the law school experience. Please contact a committee chair to get involved as a member.

Committee Chairs for the 2007-08 term have been assigned. However, the Committee chairperson application can be used to express interest in becoming a member or filling a vacancy should one arise.


Committee

Members

Purpose/Mission

Programs Committee Chair: Rwan Saffarini
Vice Chair: Jake Boswell
Vice Chair: Rwan Saffarini
Vice Chair: Katie Lavalle
Vice Chair: Sumaya Khatib
Vice Chair: John Guerra
Various Programs throughout the year, broken into subcommittees.
--Graduation Chair: Rwan Saffarini
Member: Katie Elliott
Member: Robyn Boyles
Member: Homa Lewis
Member: Julia Mott
Plan and coordinate graduation party, take care of the remaining administrative needs for graduation, serve as an informal resource to students who have questions/concerns about graduation (hooding, commencement, etc)
--Intramurals Chair: Jake Boswell Support law students' involvement in intramurals activities
--Orientation Chair: Katie LaValle
Vice Chair: Liz Austin
Member: Jacob Clifton
Member: Homa Lewis
Support the administration in the planning and execution of the Orientation, including new student mentoring.
--Public Service Chair: Sumayya Khatib
Member: Brandy Davis
Member: Nefeterius McPherson
Member: Jennifer Ayers
Member: Sally Pretorius
Create, organize, design, and sponsor various public service activities which SMU law students may participate in, making a difference in our community and the lives of those within our community.
--Speakers & Events Chair: John Guerra
Member: Raechel Parolisi
MemberL Homa Lewis
Provide support to organizations and committees in planning and executing events
Issues Committee Chair: John Kane
Vice-Chair: Liz Austin
Member: Michael Thomas
Member: Allison Horton
Research and address issues that come up with the Voting Council and Exeutive that require more time and resources available therein the VC meeting.
Publicity Committee Chair: Ashley Guidry
Member: Stephanie Gonzalez
Member: Rachel Feinberg
Support the efforts of committees and student groups in distributing flyers, posters and other publicity needs
DAYL Chair: Robyn Boyles
Member: Jake Boswell
Member: Katie LaValle
Promote Dallas Area Young Lawyers (DAYL) involvement at the law school
Elections Committee Chair: Nathan Viles
Vice-Chair: Meredith Morrill
Member: Allison Horton
Member: Ausra Laurusaite-Kromelis
Manage SBA elections and oversee election policies of the law school
Finance Committee Chair: Karla Roberts
Members are unpublished
Review annual budget requests and make recommendation to the Voting Council for annual budget ratified at beginning of school year.
Activities Committee Chair: Julia Mott
Vice-Chair: Jacob Boswell
Vice-Chair: Nefeterius McPherson
Vice-Chair: Justin Zukoff
Vice-Chair: Amber Haque
Vice-Chair: Nicole McNamara
Vice-Chair: Ashley Guidry
Vice-Chair: Jacob Stasney
Oversee the planning and execution of SBA sponsored activities, broken by subcommittee
--Sports Spectacular Chair: Jacob Boswell
Member: Bobby Luyties
Fun weekend with flag football, frisbee, softball, etc
--Race Judicata Chair: Nefeterius McPherson
Member: Byron McCaffree
Member: Katie Elliott
Member: Sally Pretorius
Charitable fundraiser and 5k Run
--Golf Tournament Chair: Justin Zukoff
Member: Casey Ragan
Provide opportunity for students and lawyers to come together and raise money for a charity.
--Carnival Chair: Amber Hague
Member: Jacob Clifton
Member: Raechel Parolisi
Plan and provide a successful SMU Law Carnival for the student body, faculty, and community to enjoy
--Follies Chair: Nicole McNamara
Member: Michael Thomas
Member: Bobby Luyties
Member: Sarah Mardock
Member: Jennifer Ayres
Organize and lead annual comic relief event for faculty and students
--Barristers Ball Chair: Ashley Guidry
Member: Sarah Mardock
Member: Zachary Drake
Member: Crystal Jamison
Plan and coordinate annual black-tie dance for the law school students. (aka "Law School Prom")
--Social Events Chair: Jacob Stasney
Member: Zachary Drake
Member: Sally Pretorius
Organize Chili Cookoff, No Law weekend, and other social activities for students.
Web Committee Chair: John Guerra
Member: Hamad Hamad
Build, maintain, and promote the use of the SBA website.
NEW! Environmnetal Committee Chair: Rachel Feinberg
Member: Brandy Davis
Ad Hoc committee established to review environmental concerns of students and possible improvement of environmental impact at the law school.




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