Call for Candidates for Chair, Maryland Access to Justice Commission

The Maryland Access to Justice Commission (A2JC), an independent entity powered by the Maryland State Bar Association, seeks a respected legal leader to serve as its Chair. Current chair, the inimitable Ward Coe, will be stepping down at the end of June after serving at the helm of A2JC for 10 years. During his tenure, Mr. Coe blazed a trail, making A2JC into a viable and sustainable entity and expanding its visibility, influence and impact. His leadership sharpened A2JC's focus on the systemic change necessary to ensure that all Marylanders who encounter the civil justice system—regardless of their ability to pay—have a fair shake at justice. To learn more about A2JC's work, see its FY2025 Impact Report.

A2JC's Governance Committee has initiated a search and seeks a visionary and inspirational leader to champion the cause of civil justice for all and to elevate A2JC’s footprint across legal, civic, and policy landscapes. This volunteer leadership role is ideal for an attorney leader who is committed to equity and systemic reform and can invest their time and talents to lead A2JC into a new era of growth and deeper impact.

To learn more about this opportunity, please find a detailed job description here.

Candidate applications will be accepted through 11:59pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Please note that late applications may not be considered.

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* 1. Contact Information

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Organization / Affiliation

Title

Address

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* 2. Social Media Handles

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Other

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* 3. Current CV/Resume: Please upload a current CV/Resume

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* 4. Personal Statement: Please upload a Personal Statement that describes your interest in being A2JC's Chair

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* 5. Access to Justice Experience and/or Leadership: Briefly, please highlight your experience or leadership in advancing civil justice reform, equity and/or equitable access to justice for all Marylanders. If none, please explain your desire to serve in this role.

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* 6. Please identify any potential or perceived conflicts of interest (beneficiary of civil legal aid funding, etc.). If none, reply N/A.

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* 7. Name, Organization, Title, Email and Phone Number for 3 References.

Reference #1 Name

Reference #1 Organization

Reference #1 Title

Reference #1 Email Address

Reference #1 Phone Number

Reference #2 Name

Reference #2 Organization

Reference #2 Title

Reference #2 Email Address

Reference #2 Phone Number

Reference #3 Name

Reference #3 Organization

Reference #3 Title

Reference #3 Email Address

Reference #3 Phone Number

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* 8. Other Information: Please provide any supporting documentation you would like A2JC's Governance Committee to consider, including Letters of Support/Recommendation (maximum 3) (not required for consideration).

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* 9. Headshot/Photo: Please provide a professional photograph/headshot. Preferred file type: .png. Portrait size/high resolution preferred.

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* 10. MSBA Member?

Yes

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Legal Sector - Please select the option that best describes you

Solo/Small Firm

Mid-Sized Firm

Large Firm

Judiciary

Legislature

Corporate In House/General Counsel

Federal Government

State/Local Government

Civil Legal Aid Organization

Public Interest/ Social Service Organization

Academia

Philanthropy

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Primary Practice Area: Please select the option that best describes you

Transactional

Litigation

General Practice

Non Profit

Legislative

Judiciary

Non-Traditional

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Career Stage: Please select the option that best describes you

Less than 5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16+ years

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Geography: In what jurisdiction do you primarily work and/or practice?

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* 15. Race: Please select the option that best describes you

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Race/ethnicity unknown

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. Gender: Please select the option that best describes you

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Other

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* 17. Disability: Do you identify as a person with a disability or chronic condition?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Veteran Status: Please select the option that best describes you

I am an active-duty member of the military

I am a reserve-duty member of the military

I am a veteran

I am not in the military or a veteran

Prefer not to answer

Other

Call for Candidates for Chair, Maryland Access to Justice Commission

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Social Media Handles

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* 3. Current CV/Resume: Please upload a current CV/Resume

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* 4. Personal Statement: Please upload a Personal Statement that describes your interest in being A2JC's Chair

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* 5. Access to Justice Experience and/or Leadership: Briefly, please highlight your experience or leadership in advancing civil justice reform, equity and/or equitable access to justice for all Marylanders. If none, please explain your desire to serve in this role.

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* 6. Please identify any potential or perceived conflicts of interest (beneficiary of civil legal aid funding, etc.). If none, reply N/A.

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* 7. Name, Organization, Title, Email and Phone Number for 3 References.

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* 8. Other Information: Please provide any supporting documentation you would like A2JC's Governance Committee to consider, including Letters of Support/Recommendation (maximum 3) (not required for consideration).

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* 9. Headshot/Photo: Please provide a professional photograph/headshot. Preferred file type: .png. Portrait size/high resolution preferred.

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* 10. MSBA Member?

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* 11. Legal Sector - Please select the option that best describes you

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* 12. Primary Practice Area: Please select the option that best describes you

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* 13. Career Stage: Please select the option that best describes you

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* 14. Geography: In what jurisdiction do you primarily work and/or practice?

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* 15. Race: Please select the option that best describes you

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* 16. Gender: Please select the option that best describes you

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* 17. Disability: Do you identify as a person with a disability or chronic condition?

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* 18. Veteran Status: Please select the option that best describes you

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* 19. Other Information: Briefly, please highlight any other information about you that you would like A2JC's Governance Committee to consider.