2025-11-14T15:52:51-05:00 2024-12-31 843482539 SJT GROUP LLC 4811 HARDWARE DR NE SUITE E-4 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109 990 2024-01-01 850242641 STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO STAT 5057976000 5121 MASTHEAD RD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109 RICHARD SPINELLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5057976000 2025-11-13 true false LONNIE JUAREZ P02021894 5053128702 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RICHARD SPINELLO 5121 MASTHEAD RD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109 4313258 false X WWW.SBNM.ORG X 1978 NM AIDS COURTS IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PRESERVING THE RULE OF LAW TO FOSTER A HIGH STANDARD OF INTEGRITY AND COMPETENCE WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLECTION OF DUES, PUBLICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC SUCH AS THE ANNUAL MEETING, MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, LAWYER REFERRAL, AND TECHNOLOGY. 22 22 33 2500 71368 13751 0 3826207 4221770 19174 2800 -8402 -18943 3836979 4205627 0 0 2212332 2366938 0 0 1947314 1673465 4159646 4040403 -322667 165224 7574584 9326023 5146154 6873341 2428430 2452682 X THE MISSION OF THE STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO IS TO BE A UNITED AND INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC. false false 1089997 GENERAL OPERATIONS & MEMBER SERVICES THE STATE BAR CENTER - THE STATE BAR CENTER PROVIDES A MEETING SPACE FOR CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, TRAININGS, MEDIATION, AND OTHER NETWORKING AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE BAR. THE STATE BAR CENTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MEMBERS SERVICES - SERVICES AND EVENTS OFFERED BY THE STATE BAR TO ITS MEMBERS INCLUDE: ANNUAL MEETING - THE STATE BAR AND THE CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION COLLABORATE ON PRESENTING THE ANNUAL MEETING IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THIS EVENT. AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES OR WHO HAVE MADE EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE BAR ARE PRESENTED. COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, AND SECTIONS - MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ON OR JOIN VARIOUS STANDING COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, WHICH PROMOTE THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF SENIOR LAWYERS, AND PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS. 817788 OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL IS A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE THAT ASSISTS THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION WITH POLICY AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS OF AN INTEGRATED BAR. SPECIFICALLY, ITS FUNCTIONS ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL AND POLICY INTERESTS OF THE STATE BAR; ASSIST IN GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS; PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL RESOURCE FOR LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF; ASSIST WITH OUTREACH TO THE JUDICIARY; AND ADVISE IN THE AREAS OF LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL PROCESSES. IN ADDITION, THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FUND (ATJ) AND THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND (CPF). THE STATE BAR'S ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION IS THE FINANCIAL STEWARD OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT FUND FOR THE ATJ FUND, FOR WHICH THE STATE BAR IS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ATJ FUND CONSISTS OF FUNDS GENERATED PURSUANT TO SUPREME COURT RULE, INCLUDING INTEREST ON LAWYER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) AND PRO HAC VICE FEES, AS WELL AS DONATIONS. THE ATJ FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SELECTED BY THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE STATE BAR IS ALSO THE IOLTA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR NEW MEXICO. AN IOLTA ACCOUNT IS A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING DEMAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNT USED BY LAWYERS TO HOLD CLIENT FUNDS. THE CURRENT RULES REQUIRE THAT ALL NEW MEXICO ATTORNEYS WHO HOLD ELIGIBLE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN IOLTA AND THAT THE FUNDS BE HELD AT ELIGIBLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE INTEREST GENERATED BY THE CLIENT FUNDS HELD IN A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING TRUST ACCOUNT ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE BAR, WHICH HOLDS THE FUNDS IN THE ATJ FUND AND DISTRIBUTES THEM AT THE DISCRETION OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT AND THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION ON CLIENT PROTECTION IS A STATEWIDE BODY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REIMBURSING LOSSES CAUSED BY THE DISHONEST CONDUCT OF LAWYERS ADMITTED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE COURTS OF NEW MEXICO. THE FUNDS IN THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND ARE USED FOR REIMBURSING THESE LOSSES. THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS ALSO OVERSEES THE LICENSING OF NEW MEXICO ADMITTED ATTORNEYS AND NONADMITTED ATTORNEYS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE A NEW MEXICO COURT IN A CIVIL MATTER, WHO ARE CHARGED PRO HAC VICE FILING FEES. 647473 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS GROUP PROVIDES EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MEXICO ATTORNEYS IN ALL AREAS AND STAGES OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW. THE GROUP IS MADE UP OF LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, BEST PRACTICES, ETHICS ASSISTANCE AND HELPLINE, HEALTHY STANDARDS FOR PRACTICING LAW AND PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH VARIOUS ADDICTIONS THROUGH THE LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 520783 MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE PRINT AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP WHICH INCLUDE OFFICIAL STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO PUBLICATIONS, SUCH AS THE BAR BULLETIN AND RESOURCE DESKBOOK. IN ADDITION, THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IN-HOUSE BRANDING FOR BOTH THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, WEBSITE EDITS, MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND SERVING AS MEDIA LIAISON. THE STATE BAR OPERATED A DIGITAL PRINT CENTER THAT CEASED OPERATIONS IN APRIL 2024. THE PRINT CENTER PROVIDED THE MAJORITY OF INTERNAL PRINTING NEEDS FOR THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, AS WELL AS MAILING SERVICES. 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THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY EVALUATES ACTIVITIES AS IT RELATES TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. IF ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE DETERMINED TO BE OUTSIDE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR TAX LIABILITIES ON THOSE UNRELATED ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE ARE TAXABLE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CONSIDERS NET INCOME RECEIVED FROM FOOD SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AS WELL AS ADVERTISING, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND PUBLISHING INCOME AS UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE INCOME TAX LIABILITY WAS 0. DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES WAS 31,140 AND 28,356, RESPECTIVELY. THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. AS SUCH, ITS NORMAL ACTIVITIES DO NOT RESULT IN ANY INCOME TAX LIABILITY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) (1). THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS THEY RELATE TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE WITHIN THEIR TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE WITH THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED ABOVE, AND THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S OPEN AUDIT PERIODS ARE FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND AFTER. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES DEDUCTED FROM REVENUE ON FORM 990 -107,631 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES DEDUCTED FROM REVENUE ON FORM 990 107,631 true (DE)SERVING LIFE PO BOX 25202 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87125 882228785 501C3 59000 GENERAL SUPPORT DISABILITY RIGHTS NEW MEXICO 3916 JUAN TABO BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87111 860276496 501C3 111209 GENERAL SUPPORT ENLACE COMUNITARIO 2425 ALAMO AVE SE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106 850473384 501C3 85000 GENERAL SUPPORT LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CTR 1500 YANDELL DR EL PASO TX 79902 742472774 501C3 52500 GENERAL SUPPORT NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CTR 905 W APACHE ST FARMINGTON NM 87401 352238666 501C3 35000 GENERAL SUPPORT NM CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY 924 PARK AVE SW ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 850437960 501C3 347362 GENERAL SUPPORT NM ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER 722 ISLETA BLVD SW ALBUQUERQUE NM 87105 850360664 501C3 20000 GENERAL SUPPORT NM IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER 625 SILVER AVE SW ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 273303237 501C3 198891 GENERAL SUPPORT NM LEGAL AID 301 GOLD AVE SW 101 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 850116950 501C3 294661 GENERAL SUPPORT PEGASUS LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 3201 4TH ST NW ALBUQUERQUE NM 87107 460509986 501C3 104289 GENERAL SUPPORT DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES PO BOX 306 WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515 860207220 501C3 37500 GENERAL SUPPORT SANTA FE DREAMERS PROJECT 1533 S ST FRANCIS DR SANTA FE NM 87505 820839645 501C3 22500 GENERAL SUPPORT 13 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 FULL REPORTING IS MONITORED FOR ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS AS PER CRITERIA OF EACH INDIVIDUAL GRANT. STATE BAR STAFF ATTEND MEETINGS AS NEEDED WITH RECIPIENTS AND MAINTAINS ONGOING CONTACT WITH EACH RECIPIENT REGARDING GRANTS AND GRANT COMPLIANCE. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV THE STATE BAR HAS BEEN APPOINTED THE AGENT OF THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION TO COLLECT FUNDS FROM PRO HAC VICE FEES AND IOLTA INTEREST AND TO HOLD THESE FUNDS ON THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION'S BEHALF PENDING DISBURSEMENT AS ORDERED BY THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THESE FUNDS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AS PASS-THROUGH OBLIGATIONS AND THE UNDISBURSED FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS A LIABILITY OF THE STATE BAR ON ITS BALANCE SHEET. SINCE THESE ARE PASS- THROUGH FUNDS OF THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION, NEITHER THE RECEIPTS NOR THE DISBURSEMENT ARE REFLECTED ON THE STATE BAR'S STATEMENT OF REVENUES OR FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. THEREFORE, THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE I ARE NOT REFLECTED ON LINE 1 IN PART IX OF THE FORM 990. CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEAR RETURNS, THE STATE BAR HAS ELECTED TO REPORT THE GRANT DISBURSEMENTS ORDERED BY THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION ON THEIR SCHEDULE I TO PROVIDE A RECORD OF THE GRANTEES RECEIVING THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION FUNDS AWARDED DURING THE CURRENT TAX YEAR. X X X X false false false RICHARD SPINELLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 146340 16243 21661 184244 STORMY RALSTIN GENERAL COUNSEL 142982 23168 166150 SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 THE BOARD OF BAR COMMISSIONERS DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPENSATION DATA REPORTED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FOR OTHER EXECUTVE DIRECTORS AT STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF A SIMILAR SIZE. RICHARD SPINELLO EXEC DIRECTOR 24772 RICHARD SPINELLO false SCHEDULE L, PART V RICHARD SPINELLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO OWNS INTEREST IN TWO VENDORS, JUP ENTERPRISES D/B/A THE DAILY GRIND, AND CARUSOS, WHICH PROVIDE CATERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A GENERAL OPERATIONS & MEMBER SERVICES THE STATE BAR CENTER - THE STATE BAR CENTER PROVIDES A MEETING SPACE FOR CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, TRAININGS, MEDIATION, AND OTHER NETWORKING AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE BAR. THE STATE BAR CENTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MEMBERS SERVICES - SERVICES AND EVENTS OFFERED BY THE STATE BAR TO ITS MEMBERS INCLUDE: ANNUAL MEETING - THE STATE BAR AND THE CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION COLLABORATE ON PRESENTING THE ANNUAL MEETING IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THIS EVENT. AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES OR WHO HAVE MADE EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE BAR ARE PRESENTED. COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, AND SECTIONS - MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ON OR JOIN VARIOUS STANDING COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, WHICH PROMOTE THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF SENIOR LAWYERS, AND PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL IS A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE THAT ASSISTS THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION WITH POLICY AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS OF AN INTEGRATED BAR. SPECIFICALLY, ITS FUNCTIONS ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL AND POLICY INTERESTS OF THE STATE BAR; ASSIST IN GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS; PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL RESOURCE FOR LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF; ASSIST WITH OUTREACH TO THE JUDICIARY; AND ADVISE IN THE AREAS OF LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL PROCESSES. IN ADDITION, THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FUND (ATJ) AND THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND (CPF). THE STATE BAR'S ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION IS THE FINANCIAL STEWARD OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT FUND FOR THE ATJ FUND, FOR WHICH THE STATE BAR IS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ATJ FUND CONSISTS OF FUNDS GENERATED PURSUANT TO SUPREME COURT RULE, INCLUDING INTEREST ON LAWYER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) AND PRO HAC VICE FEES, AS WELL AS DONATIONS. THE ATJ FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SELECTED BY THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE STATE BAR IS ALSO THE IOLTA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR NEW MEXICO. AN IOLTA ACCOUNT IS A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING DEMAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNT USED BY LAWYERS TO HOLD CLIENT FUNDS. THE CURRENT RULES REQUIRE THAT ALL NEW MEXICO ATTORNEYS WHO HOLD ELIGIBLE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN IOLTA AND THAT THE FUNDS BE HELD AT ELIGIBLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE INTEREST GENERATED BY THE CLIENT FUNDS HELD IN A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING TRUST ACCOUNT ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE BAR, WHICH HOLDS THE FUNDS IN THE ATJ FUND AND DISTRIBUTES THEM AT THE DISCRETION OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT AND THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION ON CLIENT PROTECTION IS A STATEWIDE BODY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REIMBURSING LOSSES CAUSED BY THE DISHONEST CONDUCT OF LAWYERS ADMITTED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE COURTS OF NEW MEXICO. THE FUNDS IN THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND ARE USED FOR REIMBURSING THESE LOSSES. THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS ALSO OVERSEES THE LICENSING OF NEW MEXICO ADMITTED ATTORNEYS AND NONADMITTED ATTORNEYS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE A NEW MEXICO COURT IN A CIVIL MATTER, WHO ARE CHARGED PRO HAC VICE FILING FEES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE PRINT AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP WHICH INCLUDE OFFICIAL STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO PUBLICATIONS, SUCH AS THE BAR BULLETIN AND RESOURCE DESKBOOK. IN ADDITION, THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IN-HOUSE BRANDING FOR BOTH THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, WEBSITE EDITS, MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND SERVING AS MEDIA LIAISON. THE STATE BAR OPERATED A DIGITAL PRINT CENTER THAT CEASED OPERATIONS IN APRIL 2024. THE PRINT CENTER PROVIDED THE MAJORITY OF INTERNAL PRINTING NEEDS FOR THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, AS WELL AS MAILING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES WERE ALSO AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE PARTIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 MEMBERS ARE COMPRISED OF LICENSED ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW MEXICO FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A STATE BAR IS DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS WHERE PARTICIPATING LAWYERS ELECT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B IT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND THE FULL BOARD IS NOTIFIED OF ITS AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DURING OUR BOARD ANNUAL ORIENTATION, WE INFORM NEW BOARD MEMBERS OF OUR CONFLICT POLICY AND COMPLIANCE. WE HAVE NOT HAD A CONFLICT FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF BAR COMMISSIONERS DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPENSATION DATA REPORTED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FOR OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AT STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF A SIMILAR SIZE. DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT ARE DOCUMENTED IN MEETING NOTES FROM THE BOARD OF BAR COMMISSIONER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IT ALSO MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. IT DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 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