US President appointed Shankuntla L. Bhaya, an Indian-American to a significant role as per the announcement from White House.
Shankuntla Bhaya, appointed as a member of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), an autonomous federal agency responsible for assembling knowledgeable representatives from both public and private sectors. Their task involves proposing enhancements to administrative processes and protocols.
Established in 1964, ACUS was created with the intent of enhancing the efficiency and fairness of federal administrative procedures. It operates as a non-partisan entity, consisting of a diverse group of members who bring expertise from legal, academic, and public sectors. The primary goal is to identify areas in need of improvement, provide recommendations, and foster collaboration between government agencies.
ACUS comprises appointed members who serve staggered terms. These members, including legal scholars, practitioners, and public representatives, contribute their knowledge to the conference. The structure promotes a balanced and comprehensive approach to addressing administrative challenges.
The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent federal agency that advises on improving the administrative process of the government. It doesn’t have a council, but it consists of a conference that includes members from various backgrounds to discuss and make recommendations on administrative law issues.
Shankuntla Bhaya holds a co-ownership position in a reputable Delaware law firm , Law offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz and Bhaya. For last seven bhaya has been a member of Governor Carney’s Judicial Nominating Commission.
A member of the American Association for Justice and American Civil Liberties Union and is actively involved in helping pro-choice democratic women become elected to office.
She was involved in fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and helping its members to adopt children, seek legal redress when discriminated in the workplace, and permit people to marry. Bhaya is the first South Asian Indian to be admitted to the Delaware Bar Association.