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CNMI Bar Association elects officers
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Posted on Mar 01 2000
The CNMI Bar Association held its annual election of officers and director at its February membership meeting. The following officers and directors were elected to hold office until Feb. 2001:
President: Ramon G. Villagomez
Vice President: Maya Kara
Secretary: Glenn Robles
Treasurer: Perry Inos
Directors: Mike White
Ramona Manglona
The Bar has also selected the chairpersons for the following committees:
Admissions Committee: Jose Bermudes
Disciplinary Committee: Elaine Paplos
Bar/Court Committee: Jay Sorenson
Program Committee: Sheila Bowman
CLE Committee
(Continuing Legal Education): Christine Matson
Judicial/Gov’t Committee: Herb Soll
According to Mr. Villagomez, he hopes to accomplish the following during his two-year term:
• improve the processing of complaints against attorneys;
• establish a program that would provide legal services to the poor and make the courts more accessible to everyone regardless of their background and status;
• provide more CLE and make CLE an ongoing requirement for all Bar members;
• protect the independence of the judiciary; and
• establish a high school mock trial program, pre-law program, and promote the study of law and legal profession.
