AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. Chair, House of Delegates

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1 Candidate's Name William R. Bay Date of Birth November 5, 1953 Law Firm Name (if applicable) Thompson Coburn LLP Principal Office Street Address 505 North 7th Street, Suite 2700 City, State St. Louis, MO Law School from which Graduated University of Michigan Date and State First Admitted to the Bar September 9,_1978,_Missouri Statement by the Candidate: AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Chair, House of Delegates The House of Delegates provides the unique forum to debate issues facing our legal system. Whether members speak for themselves or represent others, the House listens and respects all points of view, strives for consensus and then speaks as only it can - for the profession and the justice system. That is the genius of the House of Delegates. Our collective voice is needed now more than ever to confront the challenges to our profession, practices, communities and courts. Having served on many House committees and as its reporter, I appreciate the great work by leadership and staff that make it function. As President of the St. Louis Bar and member of the Missouri Bar Board, I witnessed the House address issues that matter to lawyers as they practice in their communities. When I served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services, I had the privilege of working closely with our local, state and special focus bars in the vital role they play in our Association. As a former Chair of the Section of Litigation, I understand the value of the Sections/Divisions/Forums and the views and concerns they bring to the House. My service on the ABA Board of Governors and as Finance Chair has taught me about our complexity and challenges. I am excited about the opportunity to engage with these groups in the House. I continue to learn every day, but two things stand out. We are better when every part of our profession is heard; and sometimes the best solutions come from unlikely places. That is why the House matters more than ever as we strive to speak for the profession. Regardless of background, practice, location or interest, I have found the great strength of our Association is our shared purpose and heritage. The diversity of the House reflects that strength. I promise my commitment, energy and passion to the values we espouse and the bond we share - an Association that advocates for the rule of law, promotes public service, leads in diversity and ensures all voices are heard. I know the responsibility that comes as Chair of the House. Great leaders have served in this role. I am prepared to work hard, with optimism and enthusiasm, and pledge my best. I look forward to discussions with you as I seek your support to serve as the next Chair of the House of Delegates. I have read the Rules and agree to abide by them. ALQ7?. Candidate's Signature I/If (7 Date The Candidate 's Curriculum Vitae is attached

2 William R. Bay Thompson Coburn LLP One US Bank Plaza 505 North 7th Street, Suite #2700 St. Louis, MO Office: Mobile: wbaythompsoncoburn.com AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION House of Delegates (2002-present). Elected delegate from the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis ( , elected to 7 terms). Credentials and Admissions Committee ( ) Resolution and Impact Review Committee ( ; ) Select Committee ( ) Reporter ( ) Technology & Communications Committee ( ) Committee on Scope and Correlation of Work ( ) Board of Governors Member (2014-present) Finance Committee (Member ; Chair ) Executive Committee ( ) Audit Committee ( ) Member Services Committee ( ) Section of Litigation Chair ( ) Co-Chair, ABA Resource ( ) Co-Chair, Marketing & Membership Committee ( ) Co-Managing Director ( ) Council member ( ) Chair, Operations Committee ( ) Section at 40, Member Co-Chair, Section Annual Meeting - Phoenix ( ) Co-Chair, Committee on Corporate Counsel ( ) Co-Chair, Committee on Newsletters ( ) Chair, Trial of Goldilocks program - ABA Annual i 996 Editor, Corporate Counsel Newsletter ( ) Committee on Corporate Counsel: Chair, Sub-Committee on Pro-Bono ( )

3 Other Significant ABA Positions. Standing Committee on Bar Activities & Services (Chair ; Member ). Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession ( ). Commission on Governance (Member ; Liaison ). Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fundraising Committee ( ) Standing Committee on Membership Liaison ( ) Special Committee Death Penalty Representation Project Liaison ( ) Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Liaison ( ) American Bar Foundation Fellow (2000) Young Lawyers Division Director Affiliate Outreach Project ( ) Executive Council Member ( ) Chair, National Conference Team ( ); Member, National Conference Team ( ). YLD Fellow THE MISSOURI BAR Board of Governors ( ); Finance Committee ( ) Elected representative from the City of St. Louis Special Committee on Civic Education (Co-Chair ) Chair, Advisory Committee on Citizenship Education ( ). Chair, Public Information Committee ( ). Missouri Bar Foundation Fellow (charter Fellow 1991) BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS (6000 members) Elected offices o President ( ) o President-Elect ( ) o Vice-President ( ) o Secretary ( ) o Treasurer ( ) o Board of Governors ( ) o Chair, Young Lawyers Division ( ) Other Sicinificant Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Positions: o Chair, Executive Director Search Committee (2006); o Co-Chair Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse Dedication Reception (2000) o Saturday Morning in Court Seminar Coordinator ( ) o Editor, Board of St. Louis Court Handbook o Co-Coordinator, St. Louis Minority Clerkship Program (1990)

4 ST. LOUIS BAR FOUNDATION President ( ) President-elect ( ) Secretary ( ) St. Louis Bar Foundation Fellow (1998) STATE AND FEDERAL COURT APPOINTMENTS Joint Task Force on the Future of the Profession (Co-Chair ) Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness (Co-Chair ) Commission on Women in the Profession (Co-Chair ) Joint Committee on Gender & Justice ( ) Missouri Lawyers Trust Account Foundation ( ) Missouri Board of Law Examiner Grader ( ) Merit Selection Panels for Consideration of the Reappointment of a U.S. Magistrate Judge (2000, 2002) AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE (elected 2016) OTHER SIGNIFICANT CIVIC ACTIVITIES Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. o Bar Campaign Leadership Committee ( ) o Volunteer Lawyer Service Award (1994) FOCUS St. Louis o Board of Directors ( ); Executive Committee ( ); Nominating Committee Chair ( ) o Leadership St. Louis, Selected Participant ( ) Missouri Baptist Medical Center o Finance Committee Member ( ) o Performance Improvement Committee Member ( ) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association National Bar Association National Native American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Illinois State Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis St. Louis County Bar Association Women Lawyers Association

5 Mound City Bar Association Lawyers Association of St. Louis Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS Missouri (1978) Illinois (1981). Missouri US District Court, Eastern District (1978) Missouri US District Court, Western District (1978) Illinois US District Court, Central District (1992) Illinois US District Court, Northern District (2001) Illinois US District Court, Southern District (1986) Indiana US District Court, Northern District (2009) Indiana US District Court, Southern District (2009) Kansas US District Court (2010) Florida US District Court, Northern District (2010). Ohio US District Court, Northern District (2011) US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit (1982) US Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (1991) US Court of Appeals, Circuit (2011) EDUCATION University of Missouri, B.A., cum laude (1974) University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude (1978) HONORS and AWARDS St. Louis Magazine's inaugural Excellence in Law Awards - Leadership Honoree (2016) Missouri Lawyers Awards - Influential Lawyer (2013) Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis President Award (2007) Missouri Bar President's Award (2002) Listed in Best Lawyers in America (2012-present) Named Lawyer of the Year for Litigation-Banking & Finance in St. Louis by Best Lawyers (2017, 2013) Young Lawyers Section Award of Merit ( ) PERSONAL Marital Status: Married to Angie Bay Children: Julie Nilan, Peter Bay and Susan Bay