Committees


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Committee on Character and Fitness 

The Committee on Character and Fitness is responsible for investigating and making recommendations regarding applicants seeking admission to the practice of law in Arizona. The Committee reviews approximately 500 applications annually. Committee members commit an average of 25 hours per month to reviewing files and participating in inquiries and hearings. Membership includes public members and active members of the State Bar who are in good standing. Members are appointed for an initial four-year term, with the possibility of reappointment. 

 Committee Members 
James B Morse Jr, Chair P Gregg Curry Oscar Lizardi
Patrick Irvine, Vice Chair Joya J Dunbar Joe Machado
Joseph G Adams Irene Feldman Edward F Novak
Aaron D Allen Amy Foster Jennifer S Rock
Jennifer M Bailey Troy Foster Cherdell Singleton
Andrew J Becke David Hernandez Tamika Wooten
Cynthia Braun Inna Korenzvit  
Alane Breland Carl E Landrum  


 

Committee of Examinations 

Committee on Examinations 

The Committee on Examinations is responsible for overseeing the administration and grading fo the bar exam in Arizona. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising all components of the bar exam.
  • Reviewing and making decisions on testing accommodation requests.
  • Proctoring the February and July bar exams.
  • Ensuring the performance and reliability of essay graders (two graders, approximately 500 essay responses per exam).
  • Upholding the grading standards established by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).

Members must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of ARizona. They are appointed for an initial four-year term, with the possibility of reappointment.

Committee Members
Michael J Donovan, Chair William Cawthon Frankie Y Jones
Cory E Tyszka, Vice Chair Thomas Collins Jack L O'Connor
Casey Ball E Scott Dosek Elizabeth B Ortiz
George Biederman Amber D Hughes Erika Weiler