IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
CLERKS OFFICE US DISTRICT COURT
AT ROANOKE, VA
IN THE MATTER OF: ) FILED
) STANDING ORDER 2026-4 February 02, 2026
DESIGNATION OF ) LAURA A. AUSTIN, CLERK
BY: /s/ Erica Jones
STANDING COMMITTEES ) DEPUTY CLERK
The following Standing Committees are established:
Local Rules Advisory Committee: Pamela Meade Sargent, USMJ, Chair
Criminal Justice Act Committee: C. Kailani Memmer, USMJ, Chair
Bench & Bar Advisory Committee: Elizabeth K. Dillon, CUSDJ, Chair
Court Security Committee: Josh Mills, Sup. Dep. US Marshal, Chair
Pro Bono Representation Committee: Joel C. Hoppe, USMJ, Chair
Information Technology Committee: Keith Newton, IT Director, Chair
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness: Elizabeth K. Dillon, CUSDJ, Chair
Awards and Recognition: Laura Austin, USDC Clerk, Chair
As a consequence, Standing Order 2024-3 is VACATED.
It is so ORDERED.
Entered: February 2, 2026.
/s/ Elizabeth K. Dillon
Elizabeth K. Dillon
Chief United States District Judge
