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ITALIAN AMERICAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

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COMMITTEES

Administrator Committee.  The IALA Administrator Committee is responsible for managing, overseeing and evaluating the performance and contributions of the organization’s administrator.

  • ·         Members: Judge Stephanie Story; Julius Thompson; Angela Zanin

Bar Association Outreach Committee.  The IALA Bar Association Outreach Committee works to develop relationships with other bar associations.  Each person on this committee will be a liaison to one or more sibling bars.

  • ·         Members: Anthony Costanzo (Chair); Alice Salvo (NIABA); Michael Yi (KCLA); Terri Macellaro (MCBA); Anthony Costanzo (Unity Bar); Frances Prizzia (OC Unity Bar); Armando Paz (St. Thomas Moore Society); V. Ahda Sands (Senior Lawyers Section); Angela Zanin & Judge Stephanie Story (Remaining Bars); Sassan Masserat (Italian American Chamber of Commerce)

Code of Conduct Committee.  The IALA Code of Conduct Committee upholds the organization’s standards of behavior, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all members.  The committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Code of Conduct, addressing concerns or violations, and enforcing the Code of Conduct when necessary. 

  • ·         Members: Dan Cantor (Chair); Judge Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.); Lydia Liberio; Armando Paz; Glenn Stern; Angela Zanin

Event Committee.  The IALA Event Committee is dedicated to organizing and planning events for the organization. 

  • ·         Members: Andrea Schoor-West (Chair); Judge Maria Cavalluzzi; Judge Gloria Coco (Ret.); Mariana Noli; Frances-Marie Prizzia; Judge Stephanie Story; Angela Zanin

Foundation Committee.  The IALA Foundation Committee evaluates the core aspects of IALA’s operations and culture to ensure member satisfaction.

  • ·         Members: Tony Costanzo (Chair), Alice Salvo, Lydia Liberio, Mariana Noli, Alexandra Cacciatore, David DiJulio, Claire Ambrosio; V. Ahda Sands; Marina Samson; Glenn Stern

High School Committee.

  • ·         Members: Frances-Marie Prizzia (Chair), Anthony Cavalluzzi, Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, Judge Mike Cavalluzzi, Justice Maria Stratton

History Committee.   The History Committee is committed to preserving and celebrating the legacy of IALA by documenting its rich history. Through interviews with members and the creation of video archives, the committee ensures that the stories, achievements, and milestones of the organization are captured for future generations.

  • ·         Members: Greg Salvato (Chair); Claire Ambrosio; Tom Cacciatore; Terri Macellaro; Stephen Mesi; V. Ahda Sands; Tim Sottile

Public Statements Committee.  The IALA public statements committee is entrusted with the task of crafting thoughtful and impactful statements on behalf of the organization in response to significant events or issues.    

  • ·         Members: Armando Paz/Julius Thompson (Co-Chairs); Judge Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.); Anthony Costanzo; Vito Costanzo; Margherita Giubilei; Frances Prizzia; Glenn Stern; Judge Stephanie Story; Michael Yi; Angela Zanin

Judicial Outreach Committee.  The IALA Judicial Outreach Committee fosters meaningful relationships with the judiciary, ensuring our organization remains attuned to their interests and professional development goals. 

  • ·         Members: Angela Zanin (Chair); Judge Margo Rocconi/Judge Patricia Donahue (U.S. District Court); Judge Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.)/Judge Maria Cavaluzzi/Judge Michael Cavaluzzi/Judge Stephanie Story (LASC); Justice Maria Stratton (California Court of Appeal); Judge Gloria Coco (Ret.)

Law School Committee.  The IALA Law School Committee helps to foster relationships with law school students and offer them support.

  • ·         Members: Armando Paz/Margherita Giubilei (Co-Chairs); Dan Cantor; Griffin Lee; Lydia Liberio; Matilde Piana

MCLE Committee.  The IALA MCLE Committee ensures we meet the requirement to have two MCLEs per year, helps organize the MCLEs, and does the MCLE paperwork.

  • ·         Members: Anthony Costanzo/Alice Salvo (Co-Chairs); Mike Mancini; Griffin Lee; Marina Samson

Membership Committee.  The IALA Membership Committee helps to recruit new members and ensure meaningful connections with existing members.

  • ·         Members: Vito Costanzo (Chair); Claire Ambrosio; Margherita Giubilei, Terri Macellaro, Frances-Marie Prizzia; Greg Salvato; Tim Sottile

Mentorship Committee.  The IALA Mentorship Committee is dedicated to fostering professional growth and connection by pairing mentors and mentees within the organization. 

  • ·         Members: Armando Paz (Chair); Claire Ambrosio; Margherita Giubilei; Lydia Liberio; Mike Mancini; Julius Thompson

Past Presidents Committee.  The IALA Past Presidents Committee provides continued support, mentorship, and guidance to the sitting President.   

  • ·         Members: Judge Stephanie Story (Chair); Claire Ambrosio; Tom Cacciatore; Anthony Costanzo; David DiJulio; Rocco Liberio; Lydia Liberio; Terri Macellaro; Stephen Mesi; Mariana Noli; Greg Salvato; Alice Salvo; Angela Zanin

Scholarship Committee.  The IALA Scholarship Committee works to provide a scholarship to an outstanding and deserving law student, chosen through a careful review process that includes an application.

  • ·         Members: Daniel Cantor (Chair); Lydia Liberio; Stephen Mesi; Armando Paz; Angela Zanin

Social Media/Bollettino Committee.  The IALA Social Media Committee’s job is to keep IALA’s social media presence updated, promote IALA’s events, and prepare the Bollettino.  

  • ·         Members: Alexandra Cacciatore (Chair); Rachel Enders-Clark; Judge Gloria Coco (Ret.); Margherita Giubilei; Terri Macellaro, Mariana Noli; Matilde Piana; Frances-Marie Prizzia

Sponsorship Committee.  The IALA Sponsorship Committee is dedicated to securing financial and in-kind support to enhance the success of IALA’s events.  By building and maintaining relationships with potential sponsors, the committee ensures IALA has the resources it needs to continue to develop high-quality programming while also providing sponsors with meaningful opportunities to make connections within the community. 

  • ·         Members: Vito Costanzo (Chair); Margherita Giubilei; Judge Gloria Coco (Ret.); Armando Paz; Frances-Marie Prizzia; Tim Sotille; Angela Zanin

Unity Bar/Judicial Appointments Committee.   The IALA Unity Bar/Judicial Appointments Committee is responsible for IALA’s judicial endorsements and liaises with the LACUB.

  • ·         Members: Angela Zanin/Judge Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) (Co-Chairs); Anthony Costanzo (Liaison); Judge Stephanie Story


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