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Call for Candidates
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.
1.Contact Information
2.Social Media Handles
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.
6.Please identify any potential or perceived conflicts of interest (beneficiary of civil legal aid funding, etc.). If none, reply N/A.
7.Name, Organization, Title, Email and Phone Number for 3 References.
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?
11.Legal Sector - Please select the option that best describes you
12.Primary Practice Area: Please select the option that best describes you
13.Career Stage: Please select the option that best describes you
14.Geography: In what jurisdiction do you primarily work and/or practice?
15.Race: Please select the option that best describes you
16.Gender: Please select the option that best describes you
17.Disability: Do you identify as a person with a disability or chronic condition?
18.Veteran Status: Please select the option that best describes you
19.Other Information: Briefly, please highlight any other information about you that you would like A2JC's Governance Committee to consider.