Pennsylvania Association for Justice

“Board governors james "chris" munley and marion k. Munley have a family relationship. Board governors michael o'donnell and neil o'donnell have a family relationship.”

“The bylaws were amended in july 2020. The total number of governors was increased from 79 to 83. Of this total, the number elected by the membership was decreased from 56 to 53. The required number of governors elected from and by the members residing in each federal judicial district of pennsylvania was updated as follows: (a) western district : decreased from 18 to 17 (b) middle district : decreased from 16 to 15 (c) eastern district : decreased from 22 to 21”

“The organization has four classes of voting members: (1) regular members, (2) sustaining members, (3) president's club members, and (4) champion of justice members. (1) regular member: any person who is licensed to practice law, is of good moral character, is engaged in representing litigants, and who is committed and devoted to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for all litigants, the accused and those whose rights are jeopardized, shall be eligible for regular membership. (2) sustaining member, (3) president's club member, and (4) champion of justice member: any regular member may become a sustaining, president's club or champion of justice member upon approval by the board and payment of applicable dues.”

“The board of directors is elected by a majority vote of all voting members in good standing.”

“The governing documents cannot be amended, repealed or replaced without approval by two-thirds of the members present and voting.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and then submitted to the audit committee members for their review, approval and presentation to the board. All board members receive a copy of the form 990 prior to it being filed with the internal revenue service. Upon approval by the board, the form 990 is then signed by the treasurer and filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Conflicts or potential conflicts should be disclosed by the board member, officer or senior employee. Disclosure is to be made to the executive director. Any issue or conflict will be resolved by the board. The individual involved must recuse themselves from any discussion or vote related to the matter in conflict.”

“The board of governors reviews and approves the compensation for the executive director (top management official) and the director of public affairs (key employee). Comparability data to like positions in similar organizations is used as part of the compensation review process. There are written contracts in place for both employees that cannot be adjusted without the approval of the board of governors. The deliberation and final decision are timely documented as part of the meeting minutes. The compensation review process was last completed in 2020.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements readily available to the public. They may be requested from the organization if needed.”