2027 Sections
The 2027 22nd JDC Bar Association includes 5 different specialty sections that are available to you and are included in annual membership. Membership to a specific section provides you with educational and networking opportunities, as well as information, news and updates that impact these specialties.
Criminal Law Section Chair
Roy Burns III
E-Mail: roykburnsiii@gmail.com
Offers CLEs tailored to criminal law practitioners, with programming that highlights emerging issues, legislative updates, and practical guidance for attorneys working in all areas of criminal practice. Members receive timely information on new laws, procedural changes, and trends affecting both prosecution and defense. The section also provides opportunities for collaboration, discussion, and engagement with colleagues who share a focus on criminal justice.
Family Law Section Chair
Theresa Cardenas
E-Mail: theresa@oriollawfirm.com
Provides CLEs offering Family Law Specialization Credit and delivers updates on new laws, rulings, and developments impacting family law practitioners. Members benefit from specialized programming centered on best practices, evolving jurisprudence, and practical strategies for handling complex family law matters. The section also fosters connection among attorneys who practice in this impactful area, offering opportunities for shared learning and professional growth.
Young Lawyers Section Chair
Ashley G. Haddad
E-Mail: ahaddad@phjlaw.com
For lawyers 40 years of age and under, or admitted to the Bar for 6 years or less, this section provides an opportunity for early career attorneys to build confidence, competence, and community. Members enjoy CLEs tailored to the needs of newer practitioners, opportunities to meet judges and seasoned attorneys, and networking events designed to foster relationships and professional growth. The Young Lawyers Section also supports leadership development, collaboration across practice areas, and engagement in Bar initiatives that help newer attorneys establish a strong foundation in the legal profession.
Alison Bondurant
Jamie Polozola Gomez
Women in Law Section Chair
Alison Bondurant
Jamie Polozola Gomez
Offers a forum to connect, support, and empower women attorneys at every stage of their careers through CLEs, professional development programs, networking opportunities, leadership engagement, and wellness initiatives. The section provides opportunities to build relationships, foster mentorship, advance professionally, and form meaningful connections with colleagues across practice areas. Women in Law also supports service driven outreach, collaborative projects, and initiatives that celebrate and strengthen the role of women in the legal profession, both within our district and throughout our legal community.
2027 Outreach
Dedicated to strengthening the connection between our members and the public, the Outreach Section coordinates community facing initiatives, volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and service projects that reflect the Bar’s mission to engage, support, and inform the community
Please visit our calendar for upcoming CLE’s and other events.
If you have any questions, please contact Reina Gardner at reina@22ndjdcbar.org or 985-276-9222.