PRESS RELEASE: PIABA Names 2019 Officers and Directors (October 19, 2018)

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PIABA NAMES 2019 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

PUBLIC INVESTORS ARBITRATION BAR ASSOCIATION, NORMAN, OK ‐ October 19, 2018. The Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), an international bar association comprised of attorneys dedicated to the representation of investors in disputes with the securities industry, today announced the newly elected 2019 Association Officers and Directors.

At its October Annual Meeting in Bonita Springs, Florida, Christine Lazaro was installed as the 2019 PIABA President. Ms. Lazaro is a Professor of Clinical Legal Education and Director of the Securities Arbitration Clinic at St. John’s University School of Law where a major focus of her practice includes the education and oversight of Arbitration Clinic Law Students representing small investors in arbitration proceedings against firms, stockbrokers and investment advisors. Ms. Lazaro has served on numerous PIABA Committees including Fiduciary Standards, Legislation, Securities Law Seminar, and SRO. She has been a member of PIABA since 2008 and has served on PIABA’s Board of Directors since 2015.

Other officers include Executive Vice‐President/President Elect, Samuel Edwards of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas, LLP in Houston, Texas; Secretary, David Meyer of Meyer Wilson Co., LPA in Columbus, Ohio; and Treasurer, Michael Edmiston of Jonathan W. Evans & Associates in Studio City, California. Re-elected directors include Mr. Edmiston, David Neuman of Seattle, Washington, Joseph Peiffer of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Andrew Stoltmann of Chicago, Illinois.

“PIABA is extremely fortunate to have such a highly qualified and dedicated group of individuals leading the Association. Collectively, they bring many years of experience in representing investors in their disputes with the securities industry. This group, along with other Board Members, will work well together to forward the mission of PIABA in promoting the interests of all public investors in all arbitration forums,” said Robin Ringo, Executive Director of PIABA.

Questions regarding this notice may be directed to
Robin S. Ringo, Executive Director
1.888.621.7484
rsringo@piaba.org

Hear what our members say about PIABA.

See how PIABA has helped protect others in investment disputes within the securities industry.

“The resources and networking opportunities provided by PIABA have been instrumental in my career development. When I was new to the practice, I was surrounded by mentors and friends who were always willing to help. Over the 12+ years I have been a member, PIABA has consistently been my most valuable support. As an experienced lawyer, PIABA offers leadership roles and opportunities to give back by mentoring the next generation of attorneys in this area. You won’t regret getting involved.”

Meyer Wilson

Courtney M. Werning, Esq. | Principal

“I have been a PIABA member since the year of its founding in 1991. For 33 years PIABA has been an unparalleled source of information and ideas, and remains an integral part of my law practice. More important, I count many of its members as my friends. PIABA has greatly enriched my life, both professionally and socially.”

Leonard Steiner

STEINER & LIBO

“Piaba has been instrumental to the growth of my career. I have made lifelong friends and have attended every annual meeting for the last 15 years. The list-serve, the dedication of its members and its national reach is the gold standard for any bar association.”

Gana Weinstein

Adam J. Gana | Managing Partner

“PIABA is the greatest bar association I have had the privilege of being a part of. PIABA and its membership have been instrumental in my growth and development as a securities litigation attorney in representing and fighting for investors. As a member of PIABA you will find many attorneys across the country who are willing to help you from sharing practice tips to arguments. There is no organization doing more good for the investing public than PIABA.”

Michael C. Bixby

Bixby Law PLLC | Founder & Managing Attorney