MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDICIARY (MAALJ)
2025 NAALJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19 – 22, 2025
Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada
Several Board members from the Maryland Association of Administrative Law Judiciary (MAALJ), along with two newly installed National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary (NAALJ) Board members, recently attended the NAALJ Conference in Reno, NV, from October 19-22, 2025.
The conference offered incredibly engaging and informative content, and the social events provided a wonderful opportunity to strengthen bonds with fellow ALJs from various jurisdictions and forge new connections. A special congratulations goes to Brian Weeks and Erin Cancienne, who were among the newly installed NAALJ Board members. We were particularly moved and incredibly proud to see our very own Kathleen Chapman receive the prestigious Victor Rosskopf award. Her acceptance speech was truly emotional, and as she so eloquently put it, there is no higher honor than to be nominated by one’s peers. We extend our sincere gratitude to the OAH for enabling this exceptional group to participate and proudly represent the outstanding Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings!
2025 ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Matthew’s 1600,1600 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228
On June 25, 2025, MAALJ held its annual dinner at Matthew’s 1600, featuring Michelle J. McDonald, Principal Counsel, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board and member of the Office of Administrative Hearings Advisory Council. During her address, Ms. McDonald shared her experiences as a member and current chair of the OAH Advisory Council, highlighting the council’s significant work while engaging and entertaining the audience. The outgoing president ALJ Erin Cancienne delivered a brief summary of MAALJ’s achievements over the past year, extended gratitude to departing board members for their dedicated efforts, and warmly welcomed the newly sworn-in board members. The event provided an excellent opportunity for MAALJ members and ALJs from the OAH to reconnect, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the community’s shared accomplishments. Thank you all for joining us!
MAALJ’S OFFICERS AND BOARD FOR 2025-2026:
President: Edward Kelley
President Elect: Jennifer Burroughs
Past President: Erin Cancienne
Treasurer: Angela Diehl
Secretary: Katlyn Hodges
At Large: Carlton Curry, Sun Choi, and Sha’Donna Osborne
2024 ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER
Monday, June 24, 2024
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mt. Washington Tavern, 5700 Newbury Street, Baltimore, MD 21209
| Thank you all and our special guest speaker Jerome “Jerry” Woods, Circuit Mediator for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, who joined us! |
| MAALJ’S OFFICERS AND BOARD FOR 2024-2025: President: Erin Cancienne President Elect: Edward Kelley Past President: Leigh Walder Treasurer: Angela Diehl Secretary: Carlton Curry At Large: Sun Choi, Mary Pezzulla and Jennifer Burroughs |
Circuit Mediator for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS – OPEN HOUSE – September 23, 2024
OAH Open House May 20, 2024
June 2023 MAALJ Annual Banquet
