BENCH & BAR RELATIONS
This committee acts as a liaison between our local judiciary and the HCBA.
Edward Watson, Co-Chairperson /
(601) 968-8571
eow@alexanderandwatson.com
Anna Furr, Co-Chairperson /
(601) 965-4525
anna_furr@mssd.uscourts.gov
BUDGET
This committee works with the Board and Executive Director to establish and oversee the HCBA annual budget.
Ronald Taylor, Chairperson / (601) 985-4542
ron.taylor@butlersnow.com
COMMUNITY GRANT
This committee solicits grant proposals from local charitable organizations and makes recommendations to the Board for the grant awards.
Doug Jennings, Jr., Chairperson / (601) 359-9052
doug.jennings@sos.ms.gov
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
This committee develops opportunities for our lawyers to participate in public service. Past projects have included a tutoring program at Barr Elementary School.
Grace Tate, Chairperson / (601) 985-4407
grace.tate@butlersnow.com
CORPORATE COUNSEL
This committee identifies and addresses issues of unique interest to corporate attorneys – whether working in-house or in private practice.
Michael R. Cooper, Chairperson / (601) 948-8733 Ext. 21
mcooper@molpus.com
DIVERSITY
This committee promotes the importance of diversity and fairness in our legal community.
Debra Brown, Co-Chairperson / (601) 352-2300
brownd@phelps.com
Shunda Pounders, Co-Chairperson / (601) 948-3101
spounders@brunini.com
EVENING HONORING THE JUDICIARY
This committee plans our annual awards dinner designed to celebrate Mississippi’s local, state and federal judiciary as well as outstanding members of HCBA and JYL.
Pamela Prather, Co-Chairperson / (601) 949-4739
pprather@watkinsludlam.com
Tommy Siler, Co-Chairperson / (601)
360-9357
silert@phelps.com
GOLF TOURNAMENT
This committee plans and implements all aspects of this annual fundraiser.
Elizabeth Thomas, Co-Chairperson / (601) 985-4546
elizabeth.thomas@butlersnow.com
Jay Kilpatrick, Co-Chairperson / (601) 948-6100
jay.kilpatrick@youngwilliams.com
LAW-RELATED EDUCATION
This committee organizes an annual educational project designed to spark interest among area high school students in law-related issues. Past projects have included essay contests with cash prizes awarded.
Rob Mink, Co-Chairperson / (601) 987-5324
rmink@wyattfirm.com
LAW-RELATED FILM
This committee is organizing a series of CLE programs that will involve viewing and discussing films (both classic and modern) that revolve around legal issues.
Anita Modak-Truran, Chair / (601) 985-4567
anita.modak-truran@butlersnow.com
LEGISLATIVE
This committee will monitor and help inform our membership about issues of interest before the Mississippi Legislature during its regular and special sessions.
Sandy Sanford, Chairperson / (601) 961-0050
sandy.sanford@att.com
LIBRARY
This committee oversees the funds statutorily designated for public use in the Hinds County Courthouses.
Ben Piazza, Chair / (601) 956-2345
bjpiazza@schoolaw.com
NEWSLETTER/EDITORIAL BOARD
This committee plans and publishes the HCBA’s newsletters prior to our membership meetings.
Luke Dove, Chair / (601) 352-0999
ldove81743@aol.com
PRO BONO
This committee helps provide opportunities for HCBA members to offer pro bono legal services in our service area.
Marcy Forester, Co-Chairperson / (601) 948-3101
MForester@brunini.com
Leyser Hayes, Co-Chairperson / (601) 359-3680
lhaye@ago.state.ms.us
PROFESSIONALISM
This committee selects the recipient of the HCBA’s annual Professionalism Award.
Susan Tsimortos, Chairperson / (601) 981-7452
susan_tsimortos@hancockbank.com
PROGRAMS
This committee plans and secures the speakers for our bimonthly membership meetings.
Dean Jim Rosenblatt, Chairperson / (601) 925-7104
rosenbla@mc.edu
SOCIAL
This committee plans the social activities of the HCBA.
Jennifer Hall, Co-Chairperson / (601) 351-2400
jhall@bakerdonelson.com
Tammra Cascio, Co-Chairperson / (601) 981-4920
tammra@gulfguaranty.com
STATE & FEDERAL CIVIL AND APPELLATE PRACTICE
This committee identifies issues and provides resources for lawyers practicing in our state and federal appellate courts.
Donna Jacobs, Co-Chairperson / (601) 985-4538
donna.jacobs@butlersnow.com
Margaret Cupples, Co-Chairperson / (601) 592-9914
mcupples@babc.com
WEBSITE COMMITTEE
This committee will work to insure that our website is a valuable resource for our members by developing content and recommending features.
Scott Jones, Chairperson / (601) 292-0794
scott.jones@arlaw.com
WOMEN & CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
This committee plans programs designed to address the particular concerns of children and women in our community.
La Verne Edney, Co-Chairperson / (601) 948-3101
ledney@brunini.com
Amanda Alexander, Co-Chairperson / (601) 968-8571
aga@alexanderandwatson.com
WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION
This committee supports women lawyers by sponsoring programs and events that address issues of unique interest to them.
Melissa Baltz, Co-Chairperson / (601) 985-4413
melissa.baltz@butlersnow.com
Saundra Strong, Co-Chairperson / (601) 360-9729
saundra.strong@phelps.com
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Membership and meeting attendance.
Cheryn Baker, Co-Chairperson / (601) 359-1401
Cheryn.Baker@sos.ms.gov
Mike Lanford, Co-Chairperson / (601) 359-3680
mlanf@ago.state.ms.us