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Interview with Rich Cassidy certain subjects. Often the JEBs or ABA sections or committees suggest that a particular law would be appropriate. The ULC Committee on Scope and Program receives suggestions—from any source—and determines whether state law on the subject should be the same or similar and whether a project seems feasible. Often the Scope Committee recommends the appointment of a study committee to further develop a promising project. Once a proposal is well developed, Scope makes a recommendation as to whether to appoint a drafting committee. The ULC Executive Committee determines whether to accept the recommendation in the light of the ULC’s resources and commitments. If it does, the president appoints a drafting committee, usually of eight to twelve members, and a reporter. BP: Are they paid staff? RC: Typically, the reporters are law professors who have expertise in the relevant field. They receive a small honorarium for their work. The most relevant ABA section will designate a liaison from the American Bar Association. The dra