Appointment Vacancies

Seek Appointment to Boards or Commissions

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors routinely appoints members to serve on various boards or commissions related to the practice of law or the justice system. Please find a listing of appointment notices below.

To apply for an appointment, simply complete the online Appointment Application Form by the deadline listed in the appointment notice. The Appointments Committee of the Board of Governors will then conduct a thorough review of all applicants and prepare a recommendation for appointment to present at a regular meeting of the Board of Governors.

The Appointments Committee is committed to diversity and inclusiveness within the memberships of Missouri Bar committees. To that end, the Appointments Committee will consider diverse elements of the bar – including but not limited to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, geography, firm size, and area of practice – when considering potential appointees.

Client Security Fund Committee
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to the Client Security Fund Committee, for a five-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, and ending on Dec. 31, 2028.    

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Client Security Fund Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to the Client Security Fund Committee, for a five-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, and ending on Dec. 31, 2028.

The six-member Client Security Fund Committee considers claims of clients who may have been financially harmed by the fraudulent or dishonest actions of their lawyers. The fund does not reimburse fee dispute matters or cases of malpractice. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Governors regarding the reimbursement of claims in full or in part or the denial of claims. Members of this committee serve five-year terms, with service on the committee limited to two terms. Typically, the committee meets remotely several times throughout the year, with an in-person meeting each October in Jefferson City. For additional information about the fund and its operation, go to MissouriLawyersHelp.org/ethics/client-security-fund/.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org. 

The Missouri Bar is committed to diversity in its appointments. 
 
Posted: February 22, 2023
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Joint Commission on Women in the Profession
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession, for a three-year term beginning on Oct. 1, 2023, and ending on Sept. 30, 2026.    

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Joint Commission on Women in the Profession

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession, for a three-year term beginning on Oct. 1, 2023, and ending on Sept. 30, 2026.

Established in 2013 by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri, the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession was charged to assess the status of women in the profession, identify barriers to their advancement, combat bias in the justice system and legal profession, and secure the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession. The commission is also authorized to conduct and publish additional research on gender equity in the justice system and in the legal profession; promote best practices in hiring, retention, and elevation of women lawyers; provide a forum for networking, mentoring, support, and collaboration among women lawyers; organize educational programs of interest to women lawyers; and comment on legal issues uniquely affecting women.

The commission is comprised of 20 members (10 appointed by the Supreme Court of Missouri and 10 appointed by the Board of Governors). Each member may be reappointed, and there is no limit to the number of terms a member may serve. Typically, the commission meets remotely on a quarterly basis and in person annually in conjunction with sponsored events.

The selection process prioritizes demonstrated leadership on issues within the scope of the Joint Commission, remaining mindful that the commission’s composition should reflect the diversity of The Missouri Bar.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org. 

The Missouri Bar is committed to diversity in its appointments. 
 
Posted: February 22, 2023
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Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for two appointments to the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee, for five-year terms beginning on Feb. 1, 2024, and expiring on Jan. 31, 2028.    

Vacancy notice and request for applications
Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for two appointments to the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee, for five-year terms beginning on Feb. 1, 2024, and expiring on Jan. 31, 2028. All members of The Missouri Bar in good standing are eligible to apply.

The five-member Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee administers the Lawyer-to Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program. Operating under Supreme Court Rule 7.16, this program offers a mediation-like process and binding arbitration to resolve disputes between lawyers over money and property issues, as well as complaints about professionalism. Missouri Bar members serve as volunteer facilitators, making it possible to offer this member service free-of-charge to Missouri lawyers.

Each member of the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee serves a four-year term, for a maximum of two successive terms. For additional information about this dispute program resolution, go to MoBar.org/site/content/Lawyer-Resources/Lawyer-to-Lawyer_Dispute_Resolution_Program.aspx.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org. 

The Missouri Bar is committed to diversity in its appointments. 
 
Posted: February 22, 2023
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Complaint Resolution Committee
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to serve on the Complaint Resolution Committee for a term of four years, ending on Dec. 31, 2027. The Board of Governors will be making three appointments to the committee.    

Vacancy notice and request for applications
Complaint Resolution Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to serve on the Complaint Resolution Committee for a term of four years, ending on Dec. 31, 2027. The Board of Governors will be making three appointments to the committee.    
 
The Complaint Resolution Program provides an alternative method for the resolution of lawyer disciplinary complaints. The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel may refer to the Complaint Resolution Program those complaints it believes could be resolved through an alternative resolution process rather than formal disciplinary proceedings.  

The Complaint Resolution Committee oversees the program and the complaint resolution panel of volunteers. The program administrator is a member of the professional staff of The Missouri Bar, who is selected and assigned duties by the executive director of The Missouri Bar. The Complaint Resolution Committee is composed of five members of The Missouri Bar appointed by the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar. Committee members serve terms of four years, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org. 

The Missouri Bar is committed to diversity in its appointments. 
 
Posted: January 11, 2023
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