Welcome to a New Bar Year!
By Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the 2024-25 bar year! My name is Michelle Lynch, and I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights Section this year. Joonu Coste is Vice-Chair and will be taking the helm next year. We have a busy year planned, including our annual meeting and CLE on May 30, 2025. Council meetings will be held September 6, December 6, February 7, and May 2.
The Officers and Council Members for this year are:
Officers
Chair – Michelle Lynch
Vice-Chair – Joonu Coste
Secretary – Caitlin Whalan Jones
Treasurer – Mary Holliday
Council Members
2025
Sydney Batch
Debbie Harris
Karen Richards
Katie Jenifer
2026
Caitlin Whalan Jones
Tricia Tate
Deana Fleming
Suzanne Chester
2027
LaToya Powell
Jared Pone
Judge Stacey Bawtinhimer
Mary Holliday
Committee Chairs for this year are:
CLE: Joonu Coste
Communications: Deana Fleming
Legislative: Michelle Lynch
Membership: Judge Stacey Bawtinhimer
Programs: Suzanne Chester
Pro Bono: Debbie Harris
Racial Justice: LaToya Powell
Paralegal Liaison: Debbie Harris
YLD Liaison: Katie Jenifer
If you have an interest in serving as a committee member or have any ideas for this year, please contact me, Joonu, or our Communities Manager BreAnne Shieh. We are very interested in your input and suggestions!
It is an honor to serve as your Chair, and I hope to see you all soon at our next section event. Thank you!