State Bar Foundation seeks board members

The Foundation of the State Bar of California is seeking applicants for several positions on its board of directors for terms beginning Jan. 1. Eligible applicants include attorneys, judges and members of the public who have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the foundation’s charitable mission, who have previous board, public or community service or who are knowledgeable about charitable fundraising.

The foundation is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the State Bar and dedicated to promoting and building public trust in the justice system.

Board members serve two-year terms, attend about five meetings a year and are expected to serve on three committees. All board members also are expected to participate in fundraising and to make a significant financial contribution to the foundation annually.

Applications, including a resume and a statement of interest and qualifications, should be submitted by Sept. 2 to Leslie Hatamiya, Executive Director, Foundation of the State Bar, 180 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105; (fax) 415-856-0788; e-mail lhatamiya@foundationstatebarcal.org.