Governance and Committees

Designation of Standing Committees, 3/18/2024
 

Pursuant to Standing Order 2024-3, Designation of Standing Committee, the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia establishes the following Standing Committees and Chairpersons:

• Local Rules Advisory Committee 
  • Honorable Pamela M. Sargent, United States Magistrate Judge, Chair
  • (276) 628-6021
  • Establishment of Local Rules Advisory Committee, 3/29/2010
  • Appointment of the Members of the Local Rules Advisory Committee, 1/14/2025
• Criminal Justice Act Committee
  • Honorable C. Kailani Memmer, United States Magistrate Judge, Chair
  • (540) 857-5135
• Bench Bar Advisory Committee
  • Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, United States District Judge, Chair
  • (540) 857-5124
• Court Security Committee
  • Josh Mills, Supervisory Deputy, United States Marshals Service, Chair
  • (540) 857-2230
• Pro Bono Representation Committee
  • Honorable Joel C. Hoppe, United States Magistrate Judge, Chair
  • (434) 296-7779
• Information Technology Committee
  • Keith Newton, IT Director, Chair
  • (540) 857-5109
• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness
  • Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, United States District Judge, Chair
  • (540) 857-5124
• Awards and Recognition
  • Laura Austin, Clerk of Court, Chair
  • (540) 857-5100