ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
The ARS Committee oversees and develops policy and procedures for the operation of the SFVBA Attorney Referral Service, Mediation Panel, Modest Means Program, Senior Citizen Law Program, and Speaker Service.
CHAIR – MATTHEW A. BREDDAN
Reape-Rickett, APC
5050 North Calabasas Parkway, Ste. 100
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 888-1144
mbreddan@gmail.com
BENCH BAR COMMITTEE
The Bench-Bar Committee meets regularly with leaders of the local courts to advance the smooth administration of justice and to ensure open communication between the Bench and Bar.
CO-CHAIR – YI SUN KIM
Nolan Heimann LLP
16133 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 820
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 574-5710
ykim@nolanheimann.com
CO-CHAIR – CARYN BROTTMAN SANDERS
24307 Magic Mtn. Pkwy., No. 107
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 775‐9873
carynsanders@sbcglobal.net
BLANKET THE HOMELESS COMMITTEE
Since 1995, members have donated more than $150,000 to purchase over 40,000 blankets for homeless and battered women shelters in the San Fernando Valley. During the holiday season, volunteers distribute the blankets and provide legal clinics for the shelters’ residents.
CO-CHAIR – MARK BLACKMAN
Alpert Barr & Grant
6345 Balboa Blvd., Ste. I‐300
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 881‐5000
mblackman@alpertbarr.com
CO-CHAIR – CHRISTINE LYDEN
6320 Canoga Avenue, Ste. 1400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 222‐2810
clyden@lydenlawcorp.com
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
The Inclusion & Diversity Committee offers education and mentoring programs that encourage students of diverse backgrounds to consider a career in law.
CO-CHAIR – AMANDA M. MOGHADDAM
Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co.
3110 West Empire Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 565-5512
moghaddama@lawyersmutual.com
CO-CHAIR – JESSICA ROSEN
Lewitt Hackman
16633 Ventura Blvd., 11th. Flr.
Encino, CA 91346
(818) 907-3004
jrosen@lewitthackman.com
CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
SFVBA members can participate in the legislative process by joining the Resolutions Committee. Delegates draft legislation and take positions on resolutions to be debated by the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA). The Resolutions Committee provides an opportunity for Valley attorneys’ viewpoints to be heard.
CHAIR – TAMILA C. JENSEN
10324 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 200
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 363‐6733
tamila@earthlink.net
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Valley Lawyer, the official magazine of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, focuses on the law practice experience in the San Fernando Valley. The Editorial Committee recommends, writes, solicits and reviews the editorial content for Valley Lawyer.
CHAIR – DAVID GURNICK
Lewitt Hackman
16633 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1100
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 907‐3285
dgurnick@lewitthackman.com
MANDATORY FEE ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
The Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee provides oversight of client/attorney fee disputes and the attorneys and lay arbitrators who hear matters.
CHAIR – JOHN B. MARSHALL
Lewitt Hackman
16633 Ventura Blvd., 11th Flr.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 907-3228
jmarshall@lewitthackman.com
MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Committee’s goal is to enhance SFVBA membership by providing services and programs that improve the quality of our members’ practices (and enhance their bottom line).
CHAIR – KYLE M. ELLIS
Los Angeles Superior Court
111 North Hill Street, Rm. 631R
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 830-0757
elliskylem@gmail.com
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The SFVBA provides opportunities for members to get together for social activities. The Committee plans our Annual Judges’ Night, the SFVBA Autumn Gala & Installation, and other special events throughout the year.
CHAIR – AMANDA M. MOGHADDAM
Lawyers’ Mutual
3110 West Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 565-5512
moghaddama@lawyersmutual.com
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
The Sponsorship Committee works with existing affinity sponsors to enhance their experience, and identifies new sponsors to provide their services to SFVBA members.
CHAIR – TBD
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
CHAIR – TBD