The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine E. Bennett, a partner at KDG, to serve as chair of the California State Bar’s Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services.  The term is effective September 2011 through October 2012.

The committee is an advisory committee to the State Bar Board of Governors that: 
• Identifies, develops, and supports improvements in the delivery of legal services (civil and criminal) to low-and moderate-income individuals in California.

• Serves as a resource to the Board of Governors on legal services issues and relevant legislation.

• Develops and presents educational programs and materials to improve the delivery of legal services.

• Maintains liaison relationships with other State Bar entities, such as the California Commission on Access to Justice and external entities such as the Legal Aid Association of California.

• Works to encourage pro bono participation in California.