Ready to get involved? With more than 1000 members in our DFW Chapter, we are always ready to welcome volunteers as we work to provide the best in programming, networking, membership development, service and professional growth. Below is a list of our current committees and chairs. If any of the following committees are of interest, you may click here to fill our a quick volunteer form or contact the Executive Director, Susan Harvey for more information. We'll get you plugged in!
Diversity and Inclusion
Committee Co-Chairs: David Gonzales and Arash Mostafavipour
Overview: works to provide programming as well as support other initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, respect, and the involvement of diverse individuals at all levels of our association and the legal profession
Golf/Spa
Committee Co-Chairs: Dana Collins and Olesja Cormney
Overview: our biggest event of the year welcomes committee members to assist with planning for the event and the varied logistics including registration, swag bags and activity check-ins
Membership
Committee Chair: Olesja Cormney
Overview: responsible for recruiting and retaining ACC Dallas-Fort Worth’s in-house attorney members; this includes planning social and professional events that are designed to increase engagement among ACC DFW members
Professional Development
Committee Co-Chairs: Alvin Benton and Peggy Heller
Overview: committee members discuss focused programming on leadership, professional growth and career opportunities within the legal profession
Pro Bono and Community Service
Committee Chair: Scott Young
Overview: provides legal pro bono and service opportunities for ACC DFW members
Social
Committee Chair: Lauren Medoff
Overview: this “fun” committee oversees creative and varied opportunities for our members to network
Wellness
Committee Co-Chairs: Stacey Shaw and Tim Alford
Overview: NEW initiative - committee members will help the chapter develop a program that provides information, activities, resources and support to encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle
Women’s Leadership
Committee Co-Chairs: Kelly Turner and Carolyn Lam
Overview: oversees programming focused helping women find success in leadership and networking to increase their effectiveness in the legal profession and their communities
Young Lawyers/New to In-House
Committee Chair: Michael Foley
Overview: oversees programming focused on introducing members to in-house practice