Updated: June 8, 2026

Business Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Each year, the Business Law Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful information.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 

Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 8–22, 2026.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2026 and end Sept. 30, 2027, unless otherwise posted. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Chair

Candidate: Elisabeth McNeil

Chair-Elect

Candidate: Tyler O'Brien — Resume and Statement of Interest

Secretary

This position received no applicants.

Treasurer: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Tyler O'Brien — Resume and Statement of Interest

Treasurer

This position received no applicants.

At-Large Member (2 positions open)

This position received no applicants.

Communications Committee Chair

Candidate: Kaitlin Miller

Corporate Act Revision Committee Chair

Candidate: Michael Hutchings

Financial Institutions Committee Chair

Candidate: Kalin Bornemann

Legal Opinions Committee Chair

Candidate: Scott William MacCormack — Resume and Statement of Interest

Nonprofit Corporations Committee Chair

Candidate: David Lawson

Partnerships & LLC Committee Co-Chair (2 positions open)

Candidate: Matthew LeMaster

Candidate: Elisabeth McNeil

Privacy & Data Protections Security Law Committee Chair

Candidate: Esther Arokun — Resume and Statement of Interest

Securities Law Committee Chair

Candidate: Paul Swegle — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate: Megan McNally — Resume and Statement of Interest

Uniform Commercial Code Committee Chair

Candidate: Gregory Fox

Young Business Lawyers Committee Chair

Candidate: Kaitlyn Batstone

If you are interested in serving on the [SECTION NAME] Section Executive Committee in one of the vacant positions above, or if you have any questions, please contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2027 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2026 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Business Law Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Two At-Large Members
  • Section Committees
    • Communications Committee Co-Chairs
    • Corporate Act Revision Committee Co-Chairs
    • Financial Institutions Committee Chair
    • Legal Opinions Committee Chair
    • Nonprofit Corporations Committee Chair
    • Partnerships and LLC Law Committee Co-Chairs
    • Privacy and Data Security Law Committee Co-Chairs
    • Securities Law Committee Chair
    • Uniform Commercial Code Committee Co-Chairs
    • Young Business Lawyers Committee Chair

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