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MSBA Board of Governors: At-Large Governor Application 2026-28

On June 9, 2023, the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) voted to approve a proposed set of Bylaws that, among other things, added 12 At-Large Seats to the Board of Governors. The purpose of these At-Large Seats is to provide more pathways to leadership for MSBA members. The At-Large Seats are to be selected by a Nominating Committee that is charged with ensuring that the makeup of the Board of Governors reflects the scope and breadth of the legal profession and aligns with MSBA’s commitment to diversity as articulated in Article I of the MSBA Bylaws.

The Nominating Committee seeks nominations from members interested in serving on the Board of Governors beginning in June 2026. For this year, there will be six (6) At-Large Governors appointed to 2-year terms (June 2026 - June 2028). In addition, there is one (1) vacant at-large position available for an abbreviated terms of June 2026-June 2027.

Nominations will be accepted through 5:00pm on February 20, 2026, for consideration by the nominating committee. Please note: Late applications may not be considered.
1.Contact Information:
1. Please enter your name as it should appear in the Board of Governors List (E.g. Hon. Dana Middleton, M. Natalie McSherry, Esq., Wm. Carl Isler, II, Esq.)
2. Please enter the email address associated with your MSBA membership.
3. Please enter the Primary Address as designated in your MSBA Profile. This may be your Home or Work address.(Required.)
2.Biography: In no more than 100 words, please provide a short biography and indicate why you would like to serve on the Board of Governors.(Required.)
3.Bar Leadership: Please highlight any leadership roles or Board positions you hold or have held at the MSBA or other Bar Associations.

If none, please enter N/A.(Required.)
4.Legal Adjacent Leadership Roles: Please highlight any leadership roles or Board positions you hold or have held at a legal services organization or other legal adjacent organization.

If none, please enter N/A.(Required.)
5.Other Leadership Roles: Please highlight any leadership roles or Board positions you hold or have held at a non-profits or community-based organizations.

If none, please enter N/A.(Required.)
6.Other Details: Please highlight any other information about you that you would like the nominating committee to consider.
7.Current CV/Resume: Please upload a current CV/Resume.(Required.)
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8.Headshot/Photo: Please provide a professional photograph/headshot. Preferred file type: .png. Portrait size/high resolution preferred.(Required.)
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9.Other Information: Please provide any supporting documentation you would like the nominating committee to consider, including Letters of Support/Recommendation.
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10.For the upcoming Bar year, there are six (6) available seats that will serve a full 2-year term, and one (1) seat that will serve an abbreviated 1-year term to fulfil a vacancy. Please indicate your preference of term below.
11.Demographics - Legal Sector: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
12.Demographics - Primary Practice Type: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
13.Demographics - Career Stage: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
14.Demographics - Race: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
15.Demographics - Gender: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
16.Demographics - Sexual Orientation: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
17.Demographics - Disability: Do you identify as a person with a disability or chronic condition?(Required.)
18.Demographics - Veteran Status: Please select the option that best describes you.(Required.)