Elections

We are pleased to announce the nominations and important details for the OCBA 2027-2028 fiscal year. As we prepare for the upcoming term, we invite all eligible members to participate in the nomination and election processes. In the spirit of promoting a strong legal community, these elections will determine the individuals who will serve in key leadership roles within the OCBA, the Legal Aid Society, and the Young Lawyers Section. Please review the following information carefully to understand the key dates, nomination guidelines, and election procedures to ensure your active participation in shaping the future of our organization.

 

Below are the nominations for the OCBA 2027-2028 fiscal year.

OCBA Executive Council

(One-year term for each position: June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2028.)

  • President-Elect 
  • Treasurer 
  • Secretary

(Three-year term for each position: June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2030.)

  • Three (3) Executive Council Seats 

Legal Aid Society of the OCBA

(Three-year term for each position:  June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2030.)

  • Two (2) Trustee Seats

 Young Lawyers Section of the OCBA

(Two-year term for each position: June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2029.)

  • Five (5) Board Member Seats 

Important Deadlines:

Nomination Period: November 2, 2026 to January 8, 2027

Nominating Guidelines and Important Election Information

  1. Completed nomination form(s) must be sent via email to Carolyn Cochrane 
  2. Each nomination form must be signed by no less than five (5) OCBA members in good standing.
  3. For YLS nominations, the forms must be signed by no less than five (5) OCBA members in good standing, who are also YLS members.
  4. To make sure you receive your election ballot, log in to your member account on the OCBA website to check that your email address is correct, no later than December 31, 2026.
  5. If you need to update your email address, please login to your account online or contact Carolyn Cochrane, at [email protected] , or 407-422-4551, Ext. 245. If you do not know your password, you can follow the “forgot password” link on the login page.

Nomination Forms:

Election Period: Monday, February 08, 2027 through Friday, February 19, 2027

Election Results Available: Thursday, February 25, 2027

Important Election Information

Voting shall be conducted online by secret ballot through Balloteer, an independent election services provider.

Each voting member will receive secure access to the online ballot via email sent to the member’s email address on record. If you need to update your email address or do not receive a ballot, please email Carolyn Cochrane, at [email protected], or call 407-422-4551, Ext. 245.

To ensure delivery of your email ballot, please whitelist [email protected]

 

Orange County Bar Association 2027-2028 Elections Results 
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