Nominations and Elections Committee
The Nominations and Elections
Committee is responsible for identifying and selecting outstanding members of
the Capitol Hill Chapter to serve in positions of responsibility of the Chapter,
as officers or council members. The Chapter President, Adam Bramwell (Adam_Bramwell@sec.senate.gov) chairs the
Committee. The President‑Elect, Paul Vamvas (pvamvas@fjc.gov) is the Vice Chair. The Immediate Past
President, Susan Sawtell (SawtelleS@gao.gov) also serves as a member.
Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for increasing
chapter membership and promoting the Chapter to eligible attorneys. The
committee also publishes the Chapter Newsletter several times a year.
Chapter President, Adam Bramwell (Adam_Bramwell@sec.senate.gov) serves as Chair.
Professional Affairs Committee
Chapter President, Adam Bramwell (Adam_Bramwell@sec.senate.gov)
is Chair of the Committee. This committee sponsors an annual symposium on ethics and
professional responsibility.
Programs Committee
hapter President, Adam Bramwell (Adam_Bramwell@sec.senate.gov)
is the Chair of the Committee. This Committee is responsible for the Chapter newsletter
and historically sponsored an annual symposium on ethics and professional responsibility.
Younger Lawyers Division
hapter President, Adam Bramwell (Adam_Bramwell@sec.senate.gov)
serves as liaison to interested law students and as liaison to the Younger
Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association. The dues are complimentary.
The Younger Lawyers Division is composed of all members of the Federal Bar
Association who are 36 years of age and under or those who have been admitted to
practice for 3 years or less. It represents more than one third of the total
association membership. The YLD was established in 1960 as a committee and
designated as a council in 1967. In recognition of the group's growing
importance and unique status within the association, the division was created in
1978. The YLD's purpose is to provide services and information of particular
interest to the younger members of the federal legal profession. The Division
hosts annual events such as a moot court competition, Supreme Court admission
ceremony, Bill of Rights Program, the awarding of Shaw grants, and many other
programs. For additional information click on the FBA YLD link at
http://www.fba-yld.org/
