2008 OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2008
Committees
The CCCBA Board of Directors is comprised of four executive officers (President, President-elect,
Secretary, and Treasurer), twelve Directors, and two non-voting positions (Ex-Officio President and a
Barristers/Young Lawyers Section representative).
The Board generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding August and December) at
5:30pm in the CCCBA offices. CCCBA members are welcome to attend. If decisions affecting our
membership are made during the course of a Board meeting, every effort is made to include relevant
information in the following month's Contra Costa Lawyer magazine.
Members interested in submitting agenda topics for Board discussion should notify the Executive
Director at least 10 business days in advance of the next scheduled Board meeting to ensure
inclusion.
President
Robin Pearson
Miller Starr Regalia
1331 N. California Blvd., 5th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-9400 / FAX (925) 941-3297
RMP@msrlegal.com
President-Elect
Larry Cook
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook
2121 N. California Blvd., #1020
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 947-1147 / FAX (925) 947-1131
cook@cmslaw.com
Secretary
Ronald Mullin
Mullin Law Firm
1320 Willow Pass Rd., # 240
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 798-3413 / FAX (925) 798-3118
Ron@mullinlaw.com
Treasurer
Kathryn Schofield
Law Offices of Kathryn A. Schofield
373 Village Square
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 253-7890 / FAX (925) 798-3599
kschofield@kschofieldlaw.com
Directors
Oliver Bray
Bray & Bray
736 Ferry Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-2550 / FAX (925) 370-8558
brayvines@juno.com
Mike Brewer
Littler Mendelson, PC
1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 932-2468 / FAX (925) 946-9809
mbrewer@littler.com
Jay Chafetz
2033 N. Main St., # 705
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 933-5890 / FAX (925) 933-5620
JayChafetz@JayChafetzlaw.com
Audrey Gee
Morgan Miller Blair
1331 N. California Blvd., # 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 979-3304 (direct) / FAX (925) 943-1106
agee@mmblaw.com
Virginia George
JFK University School of Law
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 969-3356 / FAX (925) 969-3551
vgeorge@jfku.edu
Peter Hass
Watson, Hoffe & Hass
3700 Barrett Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805-2253
(510) 237-3700 / FAX (510) 237-3714
whhesq@earthlink.net
Leigh E. Johnson
Law Offices of Leigh E. Johnson
3150 Hilltop Mall Road, Suite 62
Richmond, CA 94806
(510) 245-2468 / FAX (510) 223-1269
Leigh@law4leigh.com
Ron Rives
Law Offices of Ronald Rives
2211 Railroad Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 432-3511 / FAX (925) 432-3516
riveslaw@sbcglobal.net
Dana Santos
Law Office of Dana L. Santos
3160 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 205
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 901-0185 / FAX (925) 901-0592
danasantos@comcast.net
Stephen Steinberg
Morgan Miller Blair
1331 N. California Blvd., #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 979-3321 / FAX (925) 274-7521
ssteinberg@mmblaw.com
Candice Stoddard
1111 Civic Dr., Suite 380
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 942-5100 / FAX (925) 933-3801
esqstodd@aol.com
Kristen Thall Peters
Cooper, White & Cooper, LLP
1333 N. California Blvd, Suite 450
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-0700 / FAX (925)256-9428
kpeters@cwclaw.com
Ex-Officio
Helen L. Peters
Law Offices of Helen L. Peters
18 Crow Canyon Court, #125
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 820-0204 / FAX (925) 725-2500
lawhlp@aol.com
2008 COMMITTEES | 2008 Officers & Board of Directors
The following lists all CCCBA standing committees and taskforces with a brief description of its
purpose and the name of the current Chair. Committee and taskforce members are appointed annually
by the current CCCBA president. If you are interested in participating on a committee or taskforce,
please either e-mail the chair directly, or contact the Executive
Director.
Committee Types:
General Operations | Bench/Bar Issues |
Membership Recruitment, Retention & Member Services |
Publications & Communications | Attorney/Client Relations |
Community Service/Pro Bono | Committees & Taskforces
General Operations
Executive & Governance
General operation of the Bar Association, including direction and supervision of Bar Executive
Director; general coordination with CCCBA Sections; general coordination with CCCBA committees;
liaison with State Bar Association(s); coordination with other county bar associations; Media/Public
Relations matters; liaison with government agencies and public officials; financial management,
including investments, preparation of revenue and expense budget; recommendations on dues with
consultation of membership committee.
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Nominating (Directors)
Nomination of slate of Board of of Directors.
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Nominating (Officers))
Nomination of slate of officers (other than the President.)
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Personnel
Overseas staff personnel issues and policies for CCCBA.
Chair: Mike Brewer
mbrewer@littler.com
Conference of Delegates
CCCBA participation in State Bar annual meetings and conferences.
Chair: Steve Steinberg
ssteinberg@mmblaw.com
Bench/Bar Issues
Bench/Bar Liaison
Coordinate overall relationship between CCCBA and Contra Costa Superior Court and court administrator's
office; address issues of professional courtesy, bias and diversity; plus encouragement and oversight of
bar volunteer programs. Committee comprised of current Executive Officers.
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Judicial Evaluation
Confidential evaluation of candidates for nomination to Superior Courts.
Chair: Audrey
Gee, agee@mmblaw.com
Membership Recruitment, Retention & Member Services
Membership Recruitment & Retention
Membership recruitment and retention; new admittee swearing-in ceremonies; affiliate members;
member participation; Section support; law practice development.
Member Services
Merchant Discount Program; membership benefits & services; training young lawyers, i.e. "Bridging the Gap"
series.
Membership, Education & Sections
MCLE Spectacular; law practice development programs; Section support; general
bar meetings and social events
Co-Chairs: Jay Chafetz
JayChafetz@JayChafetzlaw.com
Publications & Communications
Publications
Monthly publication of the Contra Costa Lawyer magazine; annual membership directory; development and
maintenance of web site.
Co-Editors: Harvey Sohnen; Candice
Stoddard esqstodd@aol.com
Attorney/Client Relations
Attorney/Client Relations
Oversee program to meet needs of the public and members of the legal profession
in the area of client relations; address client grievances.
Chair: Malcolm Sher
Fee Arbitration (Sub-Committee)
Oversee attorney / client fee arbitration and mediation programs.
Chair: Malcolm Sher
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
Oversee operation of the LRIS program.
Chair: Joe Wolch
mwllp@aol.com
Criminal Conflict Panel
Operation of contract(s) with County Administration and Superior Court to supply attorneys for
criminal defense where conflict with Public Defender and/or Alternate Defender's Office (ADO).
Chair: Mike Markowitz
Community Service/Pro Bono
Food-From-The-Bar
Coordinate annual food drive with Contra Costa Food Bank; plan kick-off event.
Chair: Ed Shaffer
Education Outreach Program
Inform students, parents and educators about the legal arena. Activities include in-class presentations; judging & scoring Mock Trial competitions; mentoring Mock Trial teams; career day presentations; career-oriented activities; conducting court tours; planning Law Day activities; giving presentations to PTA's.
Chair: Luana Horstkotte
Court Scholarship (Friends Outside)
Chair: Luana Horstkotte
Charitable Contributions Committee
Raise and disseminate money to organizations that provide legal services and legal education to members of the Contra Costa
Community Fund administered by the East Bay Community Foundation.
Chair: Larry Cook
cook@cmslaw.com
Bay Area Legal Aid Foundation (Bay Legal)
Board Members: Fred Caploe
Advisory Council Against Domestic Violence
Liaisons: G. Wright Morton
Bias Committee
Bench Rep: Barbara Zuniga
Law Library Board of Trustees
Bench Chair: TBD
Board Committees & Taskforces
Access to Justice/ Pro Bono
Chair: Audrey Gee
agee@mmblaw.com
Bench/Bar Relations (not to replace Bench/Bar Liaison Committee)
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Corporate Governance
Chair: Helen Peters
lawhlp@aol.com
Diversity
Chair: Robin Pearson
RMP@msrlegal.com
Solo/Small firms (Subcommittee of Membership & Education Committee)
Chair: Kathy Schofield
kschofield@kschofieldlaw.com
Young Lawyers (Subcommittee of Membership & Education Committee)
Chair: Steve Steinberg
ssteinberg@mmblaw.com
Website (Subcommittee of Publications Committee)
Chair: Kathy Schofield
kschofield@kschofieldlaw.com
